2013-2014 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

82 CLASSICSCLASSICS83Minor Requirements: Classical Studies(Latin or Greek)COURSE NUMBER AND TITLEThree courses designated CLAS,LATN, or GREKTwo other courses designated CLAS,LATN, or GREK or other coursesabout the ancient world, as approvedby the program coordinator.SEM.HRS.128TOTAL 20**At least 12 of the 20 semester hours must be at the300-400 level.Minor Requirements: LatinCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.Three courses in Latin (at least two at12300/400 level)Two courses from either Latin or Greekor courses in art history, religious studies,philosophy as approved by the department 8coordinator. (One course must be atthe 300/400 level.)TOTAL 20CLASSICS COURSES (CLAS)105 Classical Mythology (4) VExplores methods of interpreting myths in theiroriginal contexts and affirms the continued relevanceof mythology in modern society. Readings includeHomer, Hesiod, Sappho, Aeschylus, Sophocles,Euripides, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, and Ovid. Offeredeach fall.120 Introduction to Classical Archaeology (4)Introduces students to the methods common toboth Old and New World archaeology, followed byan introduction to and interpretation of the materialremains of the ancient Greek, Roman, andMediterranean worlds. Offered on demand.209 Greek History (4) HUses readings in primary sources to portray life inancient Greece for its own intrinsic interest and for itsrelevance to today’s world. Special attention is givento the first writers of history and to the developmentof Athenian democracy.210 Roman History (4) HUses wide-ranging sources from history, literature,and archaeology to explore Roman civilization fromits earliest beginnings, through the period ofRepublican expansion and transition into a vastempire, concluding with the Empire’s ultimatedecline and dissolution. Special attention is given toRoman historiography and to the political changesfrom Republic to Empire.263 World Literature I (4) TA chronological survey of major literary worksfrom Ancient Near Eastern Epic to the EuropeanMiddle Ages. Emphasizes the close reading of ancientliterature within its immediate cultural context andthe analysis of this literature in well-argued papers.Prerequisite: ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher.Identical to ENG 263. Offered when circumstancespermit.264 World Literature II (4) TA survey of major works in world literature fromthe Renaissance to the present day emphasizing textsoutside the British and American traditions.Particular attention is given to texts that putthemselves in dialogue with Ancient Near Easternand Classical Greek and Roman literary traditions.Prerequisite: ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher.Identical to ENG 264. Offered when circumstancespermit.330 Classical Epic and theEpic Tradition (4)WA study of epic works from the ancientMediterranean and other cultures. Potential topicsinclude Roman epic, Ancient epic, J.R.R. Tolkien andthe epic tradition, and the oral-traditional epic. Maybe repeated for credit if topics vary.350 Women in the Ancient World (4) WExamines gender roles and sexual identities inancient Greece and Rome through readings inprimary sources supplemented by current scholarship.Explores contrasts between representations of womenin Classical literature and the limitations theyhistorically faced and the changes that occurred inwomen’s status according to place and time.356 Classical Studies Abroad HTravel to a relevant area within the cultural orbitof ancient Greece and Rome for on-site study ofancient Greco-Roman history and literary andmaterial culture.360 Classical Virginia (4) HAn exploration of how classical narratives ofexploration, political thought, literature, and art andarchitecture helped to shape the culture of the state ofVirginia. Offered Winter Session when circumstancespermit.370 The Ancient World in the Cinema (4) AStudies how ancient Greece and Rome continueto interest and influence us through the modernmedium of cinema. Includes readings of selectedclassical texts and comparisons with modern screentreatments. Attention is given both to moderncinematic adaptations of ancient literary works and toepic “historical” spectacles. Examines directorialcreativity, audience expectation, historical accuracy,and modern myth-making.450 Senior Seminar in Classics (4) I,WOffers students the opportunity to do sustainedresearch on a chosen topic and to present the resultsin a substantial (20-30 page) piece of work. Uponcompletion of the project, students present their workin a public oral defense. Prerequisites: successfulcompletion of ENG 105 with a grade of C or higherand senior status, with a major in Classical Studies orLatin. Offered annually as needed.GREEK COURSES (GREK)121 Beginning Ancient Greek I (4)An introduction to the grammar, syntax, andvocabulary of ancient Greek. Completion of the yearlongsequence prepares students to read connectedpassages in ancient texts such as the dialogues of Platoor the New Testament; emphasis on Attic Greek orKoine dialects varies according to the instructor andinterest of the class. Does not count toward theforeign language requirement. Offered on demand.122 Beginning Ancient Greek II (4)An introduction to the grammar, syntax, andvocabulary of ancient Greek. Completion of the yearlongsequence prepares students to read connectedpassages in ancient texts such as the dialogues of Platoor the New Testament; emphasis on Attic Greek orKoine dialects varies according to the instructor andinterest of the class. Does not count toward theforeign language requirement. Offered on demand.213 Intermediate Ancient Greek (4)Begins with a thorough review of basic Greekgrammar as covered in GREK 121-122. Studentsthen undertake extended readings in an ancientGreek text such as the New Testament or theDialogues of Plato. Emphasizes translation andreading skills rather than speaking/listening skills.Prerequisite: GREK 122 with a grade of C or higheror placement. Offered on demand.LATIN COURSES (LATN)111 Beginning Latin I (4)Introduces the elements of the language of theAncient Romans: vocabulary, syntax, and grammar.Students learn how to translate sentences and shortstories. Focuses on translation and reading skills.Offered each year.112 Beginning Latin II (4)Introduces the elements of the language of theAncient Romans: vocabulary, syntax, and grammar.Students learn how to translate sentences and shortstories. Focuses on translation and reading skills.Prerequisite: LATN 111. May be used towardfulfillment of the language requirement. Offered eachyear.213 Intermediate Latin (4)Introduces students to advanced grammar as theyread a real Latin text such as the poems of Catullus orthe speeches of Cicero. The primary goal is to gainfacility in reading Latin, but the course alsointroduces students to ancient Roman literaryaesthetics and culture. Focuses on translation andreading skills rather than speaking/listening skills.May be used toward fulfillment of the languagerequirement. Prerequisite: LATN 112 or equivalent.Offered each year.305 Topics in Latin Prose (4)Reading and translation from one or more Latinprose authors arranged by author (e.g., Apuleius) orby topic or genre (e.g., the Roman novel, Arthurianlegends, etc.). May be repeated for credit as the topicvaries. Prerequisite: LATN 213 or placement. Offeredon demand.306 Topics in Latin Poetry (4)Reading and translation from one or more Latinpoets, arranged by author (e.g., Virgil) or by topic orgenre (e.g., lyric, epic). May be repeated for credit asthe topic varies. Prerequisite: LATN 213 orplacement. LATN 305 is not a prerequisite. Offeredon demand.471 Practicum in the Teaching of Latin (4)A workshop that introduces advanced students ofLatin to current teaching methods in the language.Students serve as assistants in Elementary Latin whilemeeting regularly with the instructor to gain handsonexperience in the practical aspects of teachingLatin. Ordinarily taken in the semester prior toEDUC 445/446. Prerequisites: LATN 305 or 306and consent. Offered on demand.