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Classics
In a future characterized by continuity with past cultural achievements
and tradition, it is important to understand and appreciate the roots of
Western cultural tradition. The opportunity to analyze the contributions
which the Greek and Roman peoples have made to this tradition is
provided through the study of classics at Hartwick.
In order that students may appreciate the breadth and influence of these
two cultures, the classics course offerings at Hartwick embrace a number
of disciplinary areas—language, history, literature, mythology, art, and
philosophy. The contributions of these cultures to a wide range of
disciplines make study in classics an especially worthwhile component of
a liberal arts and sciences education, and students majoring in a variety of
disciplines will find such study relevant to their academic programs.
Courses in classics are offered through the Department of Modern and
Classical Languages. Students who wish to major in the field of classics, or
to develop a concentration in the discipline in combination with some
other area of study, may do so under the Individual Student Program
option in consultation with faculty in the department. (See page 9 for
information on Individual Student Programs.) While the selection of
courses depends upon the student’s interests and direction of study, a
concentration in Greek and Roman studies would ordinarily include work
in the language, history, literature and culture of the area.
On-campus study is complemented by educational study tours of Greece
and Rome offered periodically by the department during January Term.
These off-campus programs focus on significant works of ancient art and
archaeological remains in order to deepen students’ understanding of
ancient history, literature and culture acquired in the classroom.
In addition to the courses listed in this section, the following related
courses are described elsewhere in the catalog:
English:
220 Western Literature (Engl)
320 Classical Theatre & Drama (Engl)
History:
207 History of Ancient Greece (Hist)
208 History of Republican and Imperial Rome (Hist)
Philosophy:
281 Ancient Philosophy (Phil)
Political Science:
227 Justice and Virtue: Classical Political Ideas (Posc)
Faculty
Part-Time Faculty: Nancy Macdonald
Courses
205 Seminar in Greek Civilization (3 credits) An introduction to the
art and archaeology of ancient Greece through a survey of the major
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