University of Southern Maine

Courses in Classics:
Catalogue Descriptions

Ancient Greek

Note: Beginning Ancient Greek is taught every other year; the next offering of GRE 101 will be Fall 2009.

GRE 101 Beginning Greek I  ‑ Fundamentals of classical Greek.  Emphasis upon acquisition of reading knowledge.  Cr. 4

GRE 102 Beginning Greek II ‑ Prerequisite: GRE 101 or equivalent.  Cr. 4                      

GRE 251  Introduction to Greek Literature I ‑ A study of Plato’s Apology, Crito and selections form the Phaedo.  Prerequisite: GRE 102 or equivalent  Cr. 3                           

GRE 252  Introduction to Greek Literature II ‑ A study of selected books from Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey.  Prerequisite: GRE 251  Cr. 3                         

                           
GRE 310  Seminar in Greek Literature ‑ Readings in Greek prose and poetry; a different author will be read each semester.  Translation, supplementary reading, paper.  Prerequisite: GRE 252  Cr. 3                             
           

GRE 470  Independent Study

Latin

LAT 101 Beginning Latin I ‑ Fundamentals of classical Latin.  Emphasis upon acquisition of reading knowledge.  Cr. 4                                                                                                 

LAT 102 Beginning Latin II ‑ Prerequisite: LAT I or equivalent.  Cr. 4                              

LAT 251  Introduction to Latin Literature I ‑ Selected readings from masters of Latin prose and poetry.  Prerequisite: LAT 102 or equivalent.  Cr. 3                                           

LAT 252  Introduction to Latin Literature II ‑ Continuation of LAT 251.  Cr. 3             

LAT 310  Seminar in Latin Literature ‑ Readings in Latin prose and poetry; a different author will be read each semester.  Translation, supplementary reading, paper.  Prerequisite: LAT 252  Cr. 3                                               

LAT 470  Independent Study

Ancient Civilization and Literature in Translation

CLA 283H  The Epic Hero in Ancient Literature ‑ Intensive readings in English translations of Gilgamesh, Iliad, Odyssey, Argonautica, Aeneid; discussion, papers.  Cr. 3

CLA 284H  The Tragic Hero in Ancient Literature ‑ Intensive readings of selected plays in English translation by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Seneca; discussion, papers. Cr. 3                                                                                                                                             

CLA 285I  Classical Mythology ‑ Examination of the myths of Greece and Rome from a variety of perspectives; anthropological, etiological, historical, psychoanalytical, structural. Cr.3                                                                                                                     

CLA 291I  The Golden Age of Greece ‑ The literature, history, politics, philosophy, art, and architecture of the fifth century B.C. with particular attention to the achievements of Athens. Lectures, discussion, papers, slides, films.  Cr. 3

CLA 292I Rome, from Republic to Empire ‑ The literature, history, politics, philosophy, art and architecture of Rome in the first century B.C.  Lectures, discussion, papers, slides, films.  Cr. 3  
    

CLA 270  Homer’s Odyssey and Joyce’s Ulysses ‑ A close reading of the Odyssey and Ulysses, emphasizing the continuous parallels that tie Joyce=s epic of Dublin to Homer’s ancient song.  Topics of comparison include the hero, family romance, and narrative strategies.  Cr. 3

CLA/ARH 321 Classical Art/The Art, Architecture, and Archaeology of the Ancient World-- This class explores the art, architecture, and archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome.  Areas of investigation may include body image/ideal, architecture and politics, art and power, gender and sexuality, and mythology.  Students will be expected to respond in written form to secondary literature.  Cr. 3