0803. The Art of Sacred Space (3 s.h.) Core: AR.

(Formerly: GE-ARTS 1013.)

Where do people go to communicate with the divine? Explore with us where and how people of the many different cultures of the Greco-Roman world communicated with their gods. Why are graves and groves considered sacred space? When is a painting or sculpture considered sacred? Whom do the gods allow to enter a sacred building? Can a song be a prayer or a curse? How can dance sway the gods? Why do gods love processions and the smell of burning animals? The journey through sacred space in Greco-Roman antiquity will engage your senses and your intellect, and will reveal a mindset both ancient and new.

Note: This General Education `Arts` pilot course fulfills the Core Arts (AR) requirement.

0903. Honors Art of Sacred Space (3 s.h.) Core: AR.

Where do people go to communicate with the divine? Explore with us where and how people of the many different cultures of the Greco-Roman world communicated with their gods. Why are graves and groves considered sacred space? When is a painting or sculpture considered sacred? Whom do the gods allow to enter a sacred building? Can a song be a prayer or a curse? How can dance sway the gods? Why do gods love processions and the smell of burning animals? The journey through sacred space in Greco-Roman antiquity will engage your senses and your intellect, and will reveal a mindset both ancient and new. (This is an Honors course.)

Note: This General Education `Arts` pilot course fulfills the Core Arts (AR) requirement.

1003. Greek Drama and Culture (3 s.h.) S. Core: AR.

(Formerly: G+R CL C071.)

Introduction to ancient Greek drama and the society that produced it. The course examines in detail tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and comedies of Aristophanes. Among the topics considered are: tragic and comic festivals, the nature of Greek theaters, theatrical production techniques, religion and drama, women and tragedy, tragic and comic heroism, democracy and drama, myth and tragedy, and the legacy of Greek tragedy in the modern world.

Note: Attendance at theatrical productions encouraged or required.

1004. Introduction to the Ancient City (3 s.h.) F. Core: IS.

(Formerly: G+R CL C077.)

Introduction to the people, urban forms, and urban institutions of the ancient Greco-Roman world. Readings from translations of primary materials and from modern authors will survey such cities as Corinth, Pergamon, and Ostia. Audio-visual enhancement.

1068. Israel in the Middle East (3 s.h.) S. Core: IS.

(Formerly: G+R CL C086.)

Survey of Israel's history and geography, followed by consideration on major issues facing the nation and its neighbors: water supply, political structure, society, culture, economy, and the peace process.

1903. Honors Greek Drama and Culture (3 s.h.) S. Core: AR.

(Formerly: G+R CL H091.)

Introduction to ancient Greek drama and the society that produced it. The course examines in detail tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and comedies of Aristophanes. Among the topics considered are: tragic and comic festivals, the nature of Greek theaters, theatrical production techniques, religion and drama, women and tragedy, tragic and comic heroism, democracy and drama, myth and tragedy, and the legacy of Greek tragedy in the modern world.

2002. Gender in Classical Antiquity (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0111.)

What can we learn about the lives of ancient Greek and Roman women from ancient literature - literature written primarily by men? Can we piece together the everyday lives of Greek or Roman women of any social class? Even if we believe in the equality of the sexes, would a word like 'equality' have had any meaning to the ancients? In this class, we will find answers to these questions by reading Greek and Latin sources in translation as well as the works of modern Classicists. While focusing on women's lives, we will gain a greater understanding of what was expected of both genders in the ancient world.

2003. Race: Ancient and Modern (3 s.h.) F. Core: RG.

(Formerly: G+R CL R112.)

Comparative case studies on race and ethnicity in the ancient and modern worlds, concentrating on events and themes in the modern world that originate in or share key traits with racial/ethnic relations in Greek and Roman antiquity. These include: notions of racial formation and racial origins; theories of ethnic superiority; the relationship among slavery, trade and colonization, imperialism, genocide, assimilation, and native revolts; racial migration; linguistic and cultural differentiation; Indo-European language and culture; and ethnic differentiation in modern Mediterranean cultures.

2101. Ancient Greek Civilization (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: G+R CL 0101.)

This course explores who the ancient Greeks were, what they did, how they lived and what they believed. It focuses on both what we owe to the Greeks and how radically different they are from us. This is not a history of ancient Greece, but a journey through a series of connected units that explore different facets of ancient Greek civilization, from the Trojan War, to the ancient Olympics, to slavery, the family life and other topics. These topics are pursued in an interdisciplinary manner so that students examine evidence from Greek art, literature, history and philosophy. This course can serve the needs of students who seek a broad background in ancient Greek civilization and those who seek an introduction to this subject before pursuing more advanced work in Classics.

2102. Ancient Roman Civilization (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: G+R CL 0102.)

This course explores in an interdisciplinary manner who the ancient Romans were, what they did, how they lived and what they believed. Students will read some of the great works of Roman historians, poets and novelists, as well as study the physical and artistic culture of Rome, with a view to understanding the Romans' beliefs about themselves and their world. Each week, one class will be devoted to learning about larger issues of Roman daily life (education, spectacles), history (civil wars, the Augustan world) and people (men, women, slaves, Christians), and one class to learning about the authors who wrote on these subjects or during these historical periods. This course can serve the needs of students who seek a broad background in ancient Roman civilization and those who seek an introduction to this subject before pursuing more advanced work in Classics.

2147. Kabbalah and Mysticism (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0147.)

Introduction to the basic concepts, worldview and psychology of the Kabbalah. Mystical experiences and spiritual practices of the Kabbalists are situated within the context of comparative mysticism

2711. Love Themes (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0150.)

A selection of love poetry from the Song of Songs, Spanish Jewish poets in the Middle Ages and contemporary Israeli poets. Analysis of the figurative devices, themes and the different stages of love.

2797. Jewish Humor Past and Present (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W278.)

A survey course of Jewish humor from 19th century Jewish Enlightenment period through American and modern Israeli humor. the course focuses on the different literary forms of wit, satire and folk humor. Some authors studied are Shalom Aleichem, Philip Roth and Ephraim Kishon.

Note: The course will be conducted in English.

2902. Honors Gender in Classical Antiquity (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: G+R CL H111.)

What can we learn about the lives of ancient Greek and Roman women from ancient literature- literature written primarily by men? Can we piece together the everyday lives of Greek or Roman women of any social class? Even if we believe in the equality of the sexes, would a word like 'equality' have had any meaning to the ancients? In this class, we will find answers to these questions by reading Greek and Latin sources in translation as well as the works of modern Classicists. While focusing on women's lives, we will gain a greater understanding of what was expected of both genders in the ancient world.

2903. Honors Race in Greece and Rome (3 s.h.) Core: RG.

(Formerly: G+R CL H192.)

Honors version of GHRC 2003 (R112).

3000. Topics in Classical Culture (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0260.)

Topics from classical antiquity which are of general and current interest based on reading Greek and Roman texts in translation. Lectures, audiovisual presentations, and large and small group work used to explore the significance of the texts.

3001. Classical Greek and Roman Mythology (3 s.h.) F SS.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0251.)

An overview of the major myths survey of Greek and Roman antiquity including appropriate gods, heroes and heroines, and the stories told about them. The course examines the nature and social function of mythology, studying a number of different ancient and modern theories that attempt to account for this seemingly universal phenomenon. Also considered is the legacy of classical mythology in modern art and literature, including popular culture. This course provides students with the tools to understand other myths, both ancient and modern. Students encounter ancient myths through a variety of primary sources.

3002. Ancient City: Augustan Rome (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0265.)

As first princeps (emperor of Rome) Augustus claimed to re-establish republican Rome after years of external and internal wars. We will study the city that emerged from the efforts of architects, engineers and artists of all kinds enlisted to assist Augustus in the new founding of Rome.

3003. Ancient City: Byzantium (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0267.)

The Greek colony Byzantium found new life as capital of the Christianized Roman Empire from the 4th century to the 15th century CE. This course explores the art, architecture, literature, military, political and social history of Constantinople from its re-founding by Constantine I through the early centuries of its eminence.

3096. Romans and Their Literature (3 s.h.) F. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W241.)

This course will examine some of the great works of Roman historians, poets and novelists with a view to understanding the Romans’ beliefs about themselves and their world. The class will investigate the origins of the Roman people through the eyes of the historian Livy as well as the great epicist Virgil, who standardized the foundation myth of the Romans in his Aeneid. Comparing the works of Cicero and Catullus will introduce life during the last days of the Republic, while the poetry and real-life tragic end of the brilliant career of the Augustan poet Ovid will raise questions about the glory of the dawning Empire. Suetonius' gossipy record of the lives of the first twelve emperors, and Petronius' zany “novel,” the Satyricon, are fascinating guides to Rome in the 1st century.

3196. Classical Greek and Roman Mythology (3 s.h.) F SS. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W251.)

An overview of the major myths survey of Greek and Roman antiquity including appropriate gods, heroes and heroines, and the stories told about them. The course examines the nature and social function of mythology, studying a number of different ancient and modern theories that attempt to account for this seemingly universal phenomenon. Also considered is the legacy of classical mythology in modern art and literature, including popular culture. This course provides students with the tools to understand other myths, both ancient and modern. Students encounter ancient myths through a variety of primary sources.

3296. Comparative Mythology (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W252.)

Materials from a variety of cultures will show how human beings deal with such ideas as the creation of the universe and mankind, the definition of the hero, order in the cosmos, and eschatology. Greek and Roman myths will serve throughout as the basis for comparison with a varying selection of myths from other cultures.

Note: Offered even number spring semesters.

3311. Ancient Greek Historians (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0160.)

Cross Listed with History 3311 (0235).

This course will survey Greek history from 800 BCE until the death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) and the works of two of the most important Greek historians: Herodotus and Thucydides. A major component of the course will be an examination of the historiographical methods of these writers, but attention also will be paid to the other types of sources that are available.

3312. Ancient Roman Historians (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0161.)

Cross Listed with History 3312 (0236).

This course will survey Roman history from the founding of Rome in the 8th century BCE through the fall of Rome in the 5th century CE. A major component of the course will be an examination of the texts and historiographical methods of important Roman historians such as Livy, Sallust and Tacitus, but attention also will be paid to other types of sources.

3396. Classical Epic (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W254.)

A comparative study and close reading of the major heroic epics of the ancient Mediterranean, including Gilgamesh (Mesopotamia), Iliad and Odyssey (Greece), Aeneid (Rome). Other epics from both Greek and Roman antiquity and from other cultures might be studied as well. Topics to be discussed include the warrior ethic, heroic friendship, oral vs. literate poetry, the social function of epic and its historicity, myth and epic, and the changing nature of heroism. We will also pay attention to the heritage of classical epic in the modern world. Students will leave with a thorough understanding of this genre that is so important for Western and World literature.

3496. Writing Seminar (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W260.)

Topics from classical antiquity which are of general and current interest based on reading Greek and Roman texts in translation. Lectures, audiovisual presentations, and large and small group work used to explore the significance of the texts.

3596. Ancient City: Periclean Athens (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W263.)

Focusing on Athens in the 5th century BCE., this course will survey the history of the period but will concentrate on life in a major ancient participatory democracy. We will cover drama, philosophy, archaeology, and daily life.

3696. Ancient City: Hellenistic Alexandria (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W264.)

At the death of Alexander his general Ptolemy moved the capital of Egypt from Memphis to Alexandria, which soon became renowned for buildings such as the Library and the Lighthouse, and as a center for commerce and arts. We will survey the art, literature, philosophy, social and economic foundations, and urban problems of this largest of Greek cities.

3711. Israelis and Palestinians (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0275.)

Cross Listed with Jewish Studies 3571 (0331).

The course explores the Israeli/Palestinian relationship, beliefs and feelings from the beginning of the 20th century till today, as it is represented in both Israeli and Palestinian literature and art. A strong emphasis is on the development of the image of the other in each group and its connection to self identity.

Note: The course will be conducted in English.

3720. Topics in Hebrew Culture (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0261.)

Topics from Hebrew culture, which are of general and current interest based on reading Hebrew texts in translation. Lectures, audiovisual presentations, and large and small group work used to explore the significance of the texts.

3796. Ancient City: Augustan Rome (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W265.)

As first princeps (emperor of Rome) Augustus claimed to re-establish republican Rome after years of external and internal wars. We will study the city that emerged from the efforts of architects, engineers and artists of all kinds enlisted to assist Augustus in the new founding of Rome.

3797. Literature and Art of the Holocaust (3 s.h.) F SS. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W279.)

Cross Listed with Jewish Studies 3797 (0231).

One of the main assumptions of the course is that the Holocaust, which was considered to be a Jewish catastrophe, is humanity`s catastrophe and affirmation of the bankruptcy and failing of Western civilization. The literature of the Holocaust transmits the horrors and terrors in concentration camps, on the trains and in the snowy fields and, also, the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Note: The course will be conducted in English.

3896. Ancient City: Byzantium (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL W267.)

The Greek colony Byzantium found new life as capital of the Christianized Roman Empire from the 4th century to the 15th century CE. This course explores the art, architecture, literature, military, political and social history of Constantinople from its re-founding by Constantine I through the early centuries of its eminence.

3900. Topics in Classical Culture (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: G+R CL H260.)

Topics from classical antiquity which are of general and current interest based on reading Greek and Roman texts in translation. Lectures, audiovisual presentations, and large and small group work used to explore the significance of the texts.

3901. Honors Classical Mythology (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: G+R CL H290.)

An overview of the major myths and religions of Classical Greece and, to a lesser extent, Rome, mainly through primary sources, both literary and visual, with a particular focus on the role of heroes. We will also examine the nature and social function of mythology, studying different ancient and modern theories. Also considered will be the legacy of classical mythology in modern art and literature, including popular culture. Students will learn how mythic narrative patterns and symbols function in Western culture. This course has a substantial technology component. Students will have a substantial research project into some aspect of Greek or Roman mythology.

3996. Honors Comparative Mythology (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: G+R CL H292.)

Materials from a variety of cultures will show how human beings deal with such ideas as the creation of the universe and mankind, the definition of the hero, order in the cosmos, and eschatology. Greek and Roman myths will serve throughout as the basis for comparison with a varying selection of myths from other cultures.

4082. Independent Study (2 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0380.)

Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson.

Intensive study under individual guidance in a specific area suggested by the student and approved by the department advisor.

4182. Independent Study (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0381.)

Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson.

Intensive study under individual guidance in a specific area suggested by the student and approved by the department advisor.

4282. Independent Study (4 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: G+R CL 0382.)

Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson.

Intensive study under individual guidance in a specific area suggested by the student and approved by the department advisor.