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CLASSICS (CLAS)
115. The Study of English Words (3) I Vocabulary building through the systematic study of English words derived from Latin and Greek. Readings in translation.
126. Greek Mythology (3) I II The myths, legends, and folktales of the Greeks and their origins. All readings in English. (Identical with RELI 126).
195. Colloquium
a. Encounters with Greco-Roman Antiquity (1) [Rpt./1] I II
199. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
204. Ancient History: Greek History (3) I (Identical with HIST 204, which is home).
205. Ancient History: Roman History (3) II (Identical with HIST 205, which is home).
220. Classical Tradition I (3) I Surveys western civilization from the Greco-Roman perspective, beginning before the Greeks and Romans, investigating the origins of their cultures, and proceeding through Greece and Rome to the Middle Ages. CLAS 220 is not prerequisite to CLAS 221.
221. Classical Tradition II (3) II Surveys western civilization from the Greco-Roman perspective, covering the classical tradition from the Middle Ages to the present. CLAS 220 is not prerequisite to CLAS 221.
230. Literacy and Literature in the Ancient Near East (3) II Examination of the reasons for the invention of writing c. 3,000 BC; survey of the civilizations of the ancient Near East (Sumerians, Egyptians, Hebrews, etc.) in terms of their religion, law, literature, ethics, etc.
240. Ancient Athletics (3) II
Comparative study of ancient and modern athletics in their cultural contexts. Readings in
English translation. Tier
Two - Individuals and Societies.
250A. Classical Literature in Translation (3) I Historical survey of the major authors and works of ancient Greece and Rome: From Homer to the Greek novel. CLAS 250A is not prerequisite to CLAS 250B.
250B. Classical Literature in Translation (3) II Historical survey of the major authors and works of ancient Greece and Rome: Roman literature of the Republican period and the early Empire. CLAS 250A is not prerequisite to CLAS 250B.
260. Ancient Philosophy (3) I (Identical with PHIL 260, which is home).
285. Introduction to Humanities Computing (3) S (Identical with GER 285, which is home).
299. Independent Study (2-4) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3)
300. Art and the Classical Ideal in the 1930s (3) I This course highlights art movements which dominated the American culture scene throughout the 1930s, focusing on classical influences from ancient Greece and Rome. Tier 2 - Humanities.
305. Greek and Roman Religion (3) Religious beliefs and cult practices in ancient Greece and Rome. All readings in English. (Identical with RELI 305). Approved as: Tier 2 - Individuals and Societies. Spring 99
306. The Transformation of Society: Christianity in the Greco-Roman World (3) I Investigates the emergence of Christianity in the first four centuries of the Greco-Roman milieu. (Identical with RELI 306). Tier 2 - Individuals and Societies.
325. Faunal Analysis from Europe, Asia, and Africa (3) II (Identical with ANTH 325, which is home).
326. Greek Mythology II (2-4) [Rpt./ 9 units] An intermediate examination of Greco-Roman mythology which focuses on source materials or the influences of classical myths.
329. Art History of the Cinema (3) I Survey of major artistic movements, including academicism, expressionism, cubism, and surrealism, and their influence on film in Germany, Italy, America, and France. (Identical with ARH 329, ART 329).
334. Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (3) II Art and archaeology of the Egyptian civilization from the beginning of the Pharaonic Period to the Alexandrian Age. (Identical with ANTH 334, ARH 334).
335. Roman Empire: Rulers and Ruled (3) I II Topics in multiculturalism: transformation of the Roman empire by diverse individuals and peoples all over the Mediterranean basin; centered on the second CE. Approved as: Tier 2 - Individuals and Societies. Spring 99
339. Beginnings of Animal Domestication (3) I (Identical with ANTH 339, which is home).
340A. Introduction to Classical Art and Archaeology (3) I An archaeological history of Greece and Italy through the study of major excavations and monuments, with emphasis on cultural developments and relationships. CLAS 340A is not prerequisite to CLAS 340B. (Identical with ANTH 340A, ARH 340A).
340B. Introduction to Classical Art and Archaeology (3) II An archaeological history of Greece and Italy through the study of major excavations and monuments, with emphasis on cultural developments and relationships. CLAS 340A is not prerequisite to CLAS 340B. (Identical with ANTH 340B, ARH 340B).
341. Ancient Greek Monuments (3) [Rpt./2] S Firsthand study of the monuments and material culture (sculpture, vase painting, minor arts, etc.) of the ancient Greeks; reading from history, philosophy and literature in English translation. Five-week tour in Greece.
342. Homer (3) A study of the Homeric poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. All readings in English. Approved as: Tier 2 - Humanities. Spring 99
345. Ancient Cosmology (3) I Investigation of ancient Greek concepts of the universe, with emphasis on theories regarding nature, matter, and the soul. All readings in English.
346. Classical Greek Tragedy (3) I II Readings in ancient Greek tragedy in translation. Writing-Emphasis Course*. Approved as: Tier 2 - Humanities. Spring 99
348. Myth and Archetype (3) I II An investigation of modern psychological theories and their relevance to ancient Greek and Roman myths. All readings in English. P, CLAS 126. (Identical with RELI 348).
355. Ancient Egyptian Architecture (3) I II Architecture of ancient Egypt with special emphasis on its relationship to the social, religious and political needs of the culture. May include a two-week study tour in Egypt following the end of the semester.
360. Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Mediterranean (3) II Survey of the nature of the deities worshipped in the Mediterranean world from the 7th millenium B.C. through the Roman period, based on archaeological evidence. Tier 2 - Humanities.
362. Women in Antiquity (3) II Women in literature, archaeology and history from the Bronze Age to the Roman Empire. Writing-Emphasis Course* (Identical with HUMS 330, W S 330). Tier 2 - Individuals and Societies. Fulfills Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Non-Western area study requirement.
396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II
399. Independent Study (2-4) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
403A. History of Greece: From Prehistoric Times to the Outbreak of the Peloponnesian War (3) I (Identical with HIST 403A, which is home).
403B. History of Greece: From the Outbreak of the Peloponnesian War to the End of the Hellenistic Age (3) II (Identical with HIST 403B, which is home).
404A. History of Rome: The Republic to the Death of Caesar (3) I (Identical with HIST 404A, which is home).
404B. History of Rome: The Empire through the Reign of Constantine the Great (3) II (Identical with HIST 404B, which is home.)
443A. Archaeology of Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece (3) I History, art and culture of prehistoric Greece through the study of archaeological excavation and artifacts emphasizing the "Minoan" culture of Crete. CLAS 443A is not prerequisite to CLAS 443B. Writing-Emphasis Course* (Identical with ANTH 443A). May be convened with CLAS 543A.
443B. Archaeology of Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece (3) II History, art and culture of prehistoric Greece through the study of archaeological excavation and artifacts emphasizing the Mycenaean culture of the Greek mainland. CLAS 443A is not prerequisite to CLAS 443B. Writing-Emphasis Course*. (dentical with ANTH 443B). May be convened with CLAS 543B.
452. Etruscan Art and Archaeology (3) I II Surveys the art and archaeology of the Etruscans between the 7th and 1st centuries BC. P, CLAS 340B or consent of instructor. (Identical with ARH 452). May be convened with CLAS 552.
453. Research Methods in Classical Archaeology (3) [Rpt./1] I II Analysis of various methods of research in classical archaeology emphasizing the critical use of source material, the development of independent thought and the production of the finished, written product. P, CLAS 340B or CLAS 340A. Writing-Emphasis Course*. May be convened with CLAS 553.
454. Greek and Roman Sculpture (3) I A survey of the development of classical sculpture from the eighth century BC to circa 300 AD. P, CLAS 340A, CLAS 340B. (Identical with ARH 454). May be convened with CLAS 554.
456. Greek and Roman Painting (3) I II Greek vase painting from the Dipylon vases of the geometric period in Athens to the Orientalizing animal styles of Corinth and the black and red figured Attic style. Also, survey of ancient Roman painting and mosaics. P, CLAS 340B, CLAS 340A. (Identical with ARH 456). May be convened with CLAS 556.
457. Greek Architecture (3) I A survey of the architecture and architects of Greece from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period including such sites as Mycenae, Pylos, Delphi, Athens and Corinth. P, CLAS 340A, CLAS 340B. (Identical with ARH 457). May be convened with CLAS 557.
458. Greek and Roman Provincial Archaeology (3) I II Survey of classical archaeology in ancient Tunisia, Cyprus, Portugal and Turkey. P, CLAS 340A, CLAS 340B. May be convened with CLAS 558.
461. Greek Pottery 1200-400 BC (3) I II The development of Greek pottery from the collapse of the Mycenaean empire to the close of the classical period. Special attention to shapes, decoration, function, and artistic and technical skills. (Identical with ARH 461). May be convened with CLAS 561.
463. Classical Field Archaeology (6) [Rpt./1] S Field training and lecture program for students beginning in archaeology; includes trench supervision, stratigraphy, locus theory, and oral and written reports on field techniques. Offered on several archaeological sites in the Mediterranean area. P, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with ANTH 463). May be con vened with CLAS 563.
470. Greek Philosophy (3) [Rpt./1] I II (Identical with PHIL 470, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 570.
472A. Ancient Philosophy (3) [Rpt./1] I (Identical with PHIL 472A, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 572A.
472B. Ancient Philosophy (3) [Rpt./1] II (Identical with PHIL 472B, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 572B.
474. Archaeometry: Scientific Methods in Art and Archaeology (3) II (Identical with ANTH 474, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 574.
481. Archaic Greek Sanctuaries (3) I II Archaeology of the sanctuary sites from the Archaic Period in Greece, both those which became panhellenic and those associated with individual states. Relationships between the polis and the local sanctuary. May be convened with CLAS 581.
484. Roman Art and Architecture (3) I II The origin and development of Italian art and architecture from Etruscan beginnings through the Republic to the late Empire. P, ARH 117, ARH 118 or 6 units of ancient history. (Identical with ARH 484). May be convened with CLAS 584.
488. History of Byzantium (3) II (Identical with HIST 488, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 588.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
510A. Classical Philology (3) I Introduction to the various disciplines of classical scholarship: philology, textual criticism, paleography, papyrology, archaeology.
510B. Classical Philology (3) II Introduction to the various disciplines of classical scholarship: philology, textual criticism, paleography, papyrology, archaeology.
543A. Archaeology of Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece (3) [Rpt./1] I For a description of course topics see CLAS 443A. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. (Identical with ANTH 543A). May be convened with CLAS 443A.
543B. Archaeology of Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece (3) [Rpt./1] I For a description of course topics see CLAS 443B. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. (Identical with ANTH 543B). May be convened with CLAS 443B.
552. Etruscan Art and Archaeology (3) I II For a description of course topics see CLAS 452. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. (Identical with ARH 552). May be convened with CLAS 452.
553. Research Methods in Classical Archaeology (3) [Rpt./1] I II For a description of course topics see CLAS 453. Graduate-level requirements include a 25-page written paper and oral presentation. May be convened with CLAS 453.
554. Greek and Roman Sculpture (3) I For a description of course topics see CLAS 454. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. (Identical with ARH 554). May be convened with CLAS 454.
556. Greek and Roman Painting (3) I II For a description of course topics see CLAS 456. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. (Identical with ARH 556). May be convened with CLAS 456.
557. Greek Architecture (3) I For a description of course topics see CLAS 457. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. (Identical with ARH 557). May be convened with CLAS 457.
558. Greek and Roman Provincial Archaeology (3) I II For a description of course topics see CLAS 458. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. May be convened with CLAS 458.
561. Greek Pottery 1200-400 BC (3) I II For a description of course topics see CLAS 461. Graduate-level requirements include extensive readings and an in-depth paper. (Identical with ARH 561). May be convened with CLAS 461.
563. Classical Field Archaeology (6) [Rpt./1] S For a description of course topics see CLAS 463. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. May be convened with CLAS 463.
564. Topics in Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology (3) [Rpt./1] I II Research papers and oral presentations on different aspects of Greek and Roman archaeology; preparation in writing scholarly articles for refereed journals. P, CLAS 340A or CLAS 340B.
570. Greek Philosophy (3) [Rpt./1] I II (Identical with PHIL 570, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 470.
572A. Ancient Philosophy (3) I (Identical with PHIL 572A, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 472A.
572B. Ancient Philosophy (3) [Rpt./1] II (Identical with PHIL 572B, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 472B.
574. Archaeometry: Scientific Methods in Art and Archaeology (3) II (Identical with ANTH 574, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 474.
581. Archaic Greek Sanctuaries (3) I II For a description of course topics see CLAS 481. Graduate-level requirements include extensive readings and an in-depth paper. May be convened with CLAS 481.
584. Roman Art and Architecture (3) I II For a description of course topics see CLAS 484. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper. (Identical with ARH 584). May be convened with CLAS 484.
585. Linguistic and Computer-Assisted Approaches to Literature (3) II [Rpt./6 units] (Identical with GER 585, which is home).
587. Testing and Evaluation in Foreign/Second Language Programs (3) I II (Identical with GER 587, which is home).
588. History of Byzantium (3) II (Identical with HIST 588, which is home). May be convened with CLAS 488.
596. Seminar
a. Topics in Greek or Roman Literature, History or Archaeology (3) I II
j. Second Language Acquisition (3) [Rpt./4] P, CLAS 506. (Identical with ENGL 596J, which is home.)
599. Independent Study (2-8) [Rpt./]
695. Colloquium
f. Advanced Studies in Ancient History (3) [Rpt./10] II (Identical with HIST 695F, which is home).
910. Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]