A chronological introduction to Western and non-Western literatures from the Ancient world through the Renaissance. This course juxtaposes Greek, Roman, English literature from the Old English, Middle English, and Renaissance periods with contemporaneous literatures from India, China, Japan, Middle-Eastern, and other non-Western cultures.
Beliefs and rituals of the religions of ancient Greece and Rome, including the mystery religions.
Study of the sculpture, painting, architecture, and sites of ancient Greece with emphasis on their archaeological, historical, and geographical aspects.
Examination of the origins and development of Western philosophy during the classical period in ancient Greece; the pre-Socratics; Socrates and the Sophists; substantial study of the works of Plato and Aristotle.
Topical approach to selected problems or special periods in ancient history. Course will be subtitled in the Schedule of Courses.
Topical approach to selected problems or themes in ancient literature. Course will be subtitled in the Schedule of Courses. Course repeatable with consent of Program Director.
Completion of study of basic vocabulary, syntax, and morphology. P: GRK 101 or equiv.
Basic vocabulary, syntax, and grammar of Koine Greek. Reading of selected chapters from the Gospel of John.
Study of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, stems, derivatives, word combinations, and related expressions to clarify the origins and correct usage of the terminology of science. Recommended to students preparing for the health professions. P: So. stdg.
Reading and interpretation of selected passages from the Iliad of Homer; study of the Homeric dialect, development of Greek epic, and historical and poetic aspects.
There are no courses in Hebrew scheduled for the Spring 2006 semester. If you are interested in taking Hebrew please contact either Prof. Leonard Greenspoon or Prof. Ron Simkins.
Continuation of Latin I. Selections from classical Latin authors. P: LAT 101 or equiv.
Selected readings of major Latin authors from the republican and imperial periods. Review of basic Latin grammar and syntax. Study of prose and poetic syles of the authors studied. P: See notation under Latin heading.
Study of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, stems, derivatives, word combinations, and related expressions to clarify the origins and correct usage of the terminology of science. Recommended to students preparing for the health professions. P: So. stdg.
Selections from Roman historians; a study of their historical methods.
Continuation of ARA 101. Doubled verbs, defective verbs; the subjunctive, passive and imperative; the passive voice; complex syntax; the masdar, active and passive participles; the adverb; conditional sentences; exclamations; oral and written exercises; reading. Open only to non-speakers of the language. P: ARA 101 or IC.