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GRS 100 Greek and Roman Civilization TWF 12:30-1:30 (Fall and Spring)

HSD A240

Dr. Nick Reymond (Fall 2013)

Dr. Mark Nugent (Spring 2014) Foundational approach to the civilization of Greece and Rome through the evidence of literature, history and archaeology. Focus on ancient cultural and intellectual material of significance in the western tradition. Emphasis is placed upon early Greek history, literature of Classical Athens, and the culture of Republican and Augustan Rome. A basic timeline of principal eras and events, and general aspects of material culture, from the Bronze Age to the fall of Rome. This course is the equivalent of GRS 101 and GRS 102.

GRS 200 Greek and Roman Mythology Spring 2014 MR 1:00-2:30

MAC A 144

Professor Josiah Davis A study of Greek and Roman myths, in the context of the culture and thought of Greece and Rome. Literary and artistic sources will be used to establish and analyze the nature and function of myths in these cultures. Topics include the gods, heroes, local myths political and cultural uses of myths and the origins of the influence of Greek and Roman myths on European culture.

GRS 202 Roman History Spring 2014 MR 10:00-11:30

Clearihue A203

Professor Greg Rowe A survey of Roman history from the earliest settlements on the on the banks of the Tiber at the end of second millennium BCE to the reign of the emperor Justinian in the sixth century CE. Emphasis on historical geography, Rome’s changing political culture and the primary sources for Roman history (literary, material and documentary).

GRS 203 Classical Archaeology Spring 2014 TWF 1:30-2:30

Clearihue A203

Professor Brendan Burke Examines the major achievements in Greek and Roman archaeology throughout the Mediterranean. Covers periods from earliest man to the Medieval age by focusing on material culture. Emphasis is placed on the changing relationship between humans and their environment as expressed in material objects, including cities, sanctuaries and works of art. Includes the history of the discipline, chronicling major discoveries in Greece and ancient Rome.

GRS 316 Greek and Roman Novels

and Romances Spring 2014 MR 11:30-1:00

ECS 104

Professor Ingrid Holmberg An introduction to fictional prose literature in Greco- Roman antiquity and its social context. Principal works studied will include Petronius’ Satyricon, Apuleius’ Golden Ass, Longus’ Daphnis and Chloe and other Greek romances of the Roman imperial period.

GRS 323 Ancient Comedy

and Satire Spring 2014

MR 3:30-5:00

Clearihue A303

Professor Cedric Littlewood

The origins and development of comedy, satire and invective in ancient Greece and Rome.

GRS 332 Social and Economic History

of Greece Spring 2014 TWF 11:30-12:30

DSB C112

Professor Geoffrey Kron Discusses the social and economic history of Greece. Topics may include democracy and its influence on development, politics and society, social structure, agriculture, banking, trade and craft industry, living standards, social benefits, health and nutrition, education, leisure and culture, slavery and the status of women.

GRS 335 Women in the Greek and

Roman World Spring 2014 TWF 10:30-11:30

Cornett B129

Dr. Mark Nugent Examines textual and visual representations of women in Greco-Roman antiquity. Investigates the Greek and Roman sex-gender systems, with special attention to constructs of femininity. Topics include women and religion, women and medicine, the legal position of women, women and politics, the economic role and position of women, marriage and childbearing practices

GRS 349 Jews and Christians in the

Greek and Roman World Spring 2014 MR 1:00-2:30

Clearihue A308

Professor Greg Rowe An introduction to Jewish and Christian history from the fourth century BCE to the fourth century CE. Topics include the Jewish Diaspora, the Jewish revolts against Greek and Roman rule, the missions of Jesus and Paul and the spread and persecution of Christianity. Emphasis on the social, cultural, political and military interactions between Jews, Christians and pagans.

GRS 443 The Athenian Empire Spring 2014 TWF 9:30-10:30

Clearihue B415

Professor Geoffrey Kron Study of Athenian history from the Persian Wars until the end of the Peloponnesian War, focusing on her hegemony in the Eastern Mediterranean and rivalry with Sparta. Topics include the nature of the Athenian Empire, the Pentekontaetia, the social, economic, and cultural importance of Athenian democracy, the Periclean building program, the Athenian theatrical festivals and the conduct of the Peloponnesian war.

GREE 102 Intro. Ancient Greek II Spring 2014 MWR 2:30-3:30

Clearihue C113

Professor Laurel Bowman

A continuation of 101. Reading and translation of progressively more challenging passages in ancient Greek, with emphasis on acquiring basic vocabulary and rules of grammar.

GREE 202 Introduction to Greek

Literature Spring 2014 MWR 2:30-3:30

Clearihue B415

Professor Ingrid Holmberg Includes select, elementary passages from a variety of major classical authors such as Homer, Herodotus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Xenophon in combination with a review of grammar.

GREE 306 Greek Comedy Spring 2014 MR 10:00-11:30

Clearihue B415

Professor Laurel Bowman

Examination of the Greek comic tradition through selected readings of the plays of Aristophanes and/or Menander.

LATI 102 Introductory Latin II Spring MWR 2:30-3:30 Clearihue A206 Dr. M. Nugent A continuation of 101 which completes the survey of basic Latin grammar, designed to improve students’ ability to read the language. More in-depth readings adapted from Latin prose and poetry.

LATI 202 Introduction to Latin

Literature Spring 2014 TWF 10:30-11:30

Clearihue B415

Professor Cedric Littlewood

Reading of selected Latin authors, accompanied by a review of grammar.

LATIN 306 Horace Spring 2014 TWF 1:30-2:30

Clearihue B415

Professor Josiah Davis

Readings from one or more of Horace’s Epodes, Odes and Epistles.