Spring 1997
Course Bulletin
CLASSICS
CLASSICS 27: INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(Cross-listed FAH 019)
Archaeology is not all digging, but that is how some of the material
studied in this course is found. We study not only retrieval but also the
interpretation of ancient material for the understanding of the ancient
populations. The course opens with a review of archaeological methodology
and techniques. We then survey the archaeological remains, beginning with
prehistoric times and ending with the early Christian period. Although
the focus is on the archaeology of Greece and Rome, other areas of the
Mediterranean are included as well. The lectures are structured so that
within each successive period of time, we first review the historical background,
then survey the major archaeological sites, and finally look at various
aspects of the material culture (pottery, coins, etc.).
Satisfies Art Distribution Area and Classics Culture Area. Two midterm
exams, one final exam, and one term paper.
MAGNESS 63+ (M 1:05-2:20, W 11:30-12:45)
CLASSICS 31: CLASSICS OF GREECE
A study of major Greek literary works in translation. Athens under Pericles,
in the fifth century B.C., became the intellectual and artistic center
of the whole Greek world, with achievements admired by all subsequent ages.
What was Athens's inspiration? This course uses the literature of ancient
Greece (read in English translation) to explore aspects of Athenian life;
the development of democracy, the flowering of poetic drama, the early
growth of moral philosophy, and ideals of education and fitness. Readings
normally include Homer's Iliad or Odyssey; plays of Aeschylus,
Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes; selections from Herodotus and Thucydides;
and dialogues of Plato.
No previous knowledge of Classics assumed. This is a Humanities Distribution
course and can count for the language requirement as a Classics Culture
Area course.
TBA 47 (MWF 10:30-11:20)
CLASSICS 32A: CLASSICS OF ROME
A study of major Roman literary works in translation. The evolution of
Roman literary genres from the Roman Republic to the Empire with emphasis
on the Greek origins. Selected readings include the works of Cato the Elder,
Plautus, Terence, Cicero, Catullus, Lucretius, Virgil, Ovid, Suetonius,
Petronius, and Juvenal.
Lectures and two review/discussions; several quizzes, a mid-term and
final exam. No previous knowledge in Classical Studies is assumed. Satisfies
Humanities Distribution Area, Classics Culture Area or Italian Peninsular
Culture Area.
PHILLIPS 53+ (TUTH 11:30- 12:45)
CLASSICS 32B: CLASSICS OF ROME
A study of major Roman literary works in translation. An introduction to
Roman civilization and culture as seen through its literature (read in
English translation). Particular attention will be paid to Rome of the
Late Republic and the Age of the Emperor Augustus, in order to understand
the profound political, intellectual and artistic developments of that
era. Readings normally include some of Cicero's speeches and essays, Virgil's
Aeneid,
parts of Ovid's Metamorphoses and Art of Love, Catullus's
poems, the Satires of Juvenal and other Latin authors.
No previous knowledge in Classical Studies is assumed. Satisfies Humanities
Distribution Area, Classics Culture Area or Italian Peninsular Culture
Area.
MERZLAK 37 (M 9:30-10:20, TUTH 10:30-11:20)
CLASSICS 38: HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME
(Cross-listed HST 17 )
From the archaic city of Romulus to the Mediterranean empire of
Augustus and his successors, this course surveys the history of Rome and
the Roman people. Consideration of the prominent individuals (infamous
as well as famous) and significant events of Rome's history will lead to
an appreciation of the structures and institutions--political, social,
religious--which characterized Roman civilization and which served as the
basis of a remarkably successful empire. Additionally, close reading of
primary literary and documentary evidence will provide an introduction
to the ancient historian's craft.
Satisfies Humanities or Social Science Distribution Area.
TROUT 37 (M 9:30-10:20, TUTH 10:30-11:20)
CLASSICS 75: CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
A study of Greek and Roman myths with particular focus on works in which
myths identify generic human qualities and behaviors, and reflect historic
and social development. Readings include, in part of whole, Hesiod's Theogony,
Homeric Hymns, Plato's Critias, Ovid's Metamorphoses, Apuleius's
Golden
Ass, among others.
Requirements: 1 oral report; 2 quizzes; final examination.
HALPERN B3 (TUTH 1:05-2:20)
This course takes an interdisciplinary look at the two of the most complex
and well-documented sites from the ancient world. Olympia and Delphi were
major religious centers, homes to the most prestigious athletic contests
in the Greek world, and spectacular museums highlighting Greek history,
art, and culture. This course will explore the ways in which complex physical
sites relate to their culture as a whole. The course will study Delphi
and Olympia as major centers of political and cultural power, as examples
of Greek art and archaeology, and as the subject of literary works. Students
from a wide range of background are encouraged to join this interdisciplinary
seminar, since class reports will draw upon a wide range of skills and
backgrounds ranging from traditional literary and historical topics to
the application of new electronic tools (such as 3D reconstructions).
Prerequisite: CLS 31, 37 or consent.
CRANE W2 (TU 6:30-9:00)
CLASSICS 164: GREEK ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY
(Cross-listed FAH 113)
This course concentrates on the art and archaeology of Iron Age
and Classical Greece (ca. 1200-100 B.C.). The classes are arranged chronologically,
and are structured so that during part of each one the professor surveys
the relevant background material. This is supplemented by oral reports
presented by the student on specific problems relating to this material.
Some of the classes on Wednesdays will be held at the Boston Museum of
Fine Arts. The course is scheduled so that students will be able to use
the shuttle bus from Tufts to the museum.
Satisfies Arts Distribution Area. Two midterm exams, one final exam,
occassional oral reports, and one research paper (the paper is optional
for undergraduates).
Prerequisite: CLS 027 (FAH 019) or FAH 001 or consent.
MAGNESS H3+ (M 6:30 - 7:45, W 4:45-6:20)
CLASSICS 187: PERSIA AND THE GREEKS
(Cross-listed HST 191SH)
An exploration of the encounter of two great civilizations of
antiquity, the city-states of Greece and the Persian Empire. Beginning
with the foundation of the Persian Empire by Cyrus in the mid-sixth century
B.C., we shall follow its development into the largest empire the world
has yet seen, and examine fundamental political, legal, economic, cultural
and religious ideas and institutions. Emphasis will be on the two centuries
of conflict and rivalry between Persia and the major Greek states, Athens,
Sparta and Macedonia, culmination in the conquest of Persia by Alexander
the Great and the spread of Greek civilization across the Middle East.
We will read the accounts of Greek historians and playwrights, examine
documents from the Persian Empire, and view slides and films of Greek and
Persian sites such as Athens and Persepolis.
Prerequisite: CLS 37/HST 16 or CLS 31 or consent.
HIRSCH 63+ (M1:05-2:20, W 11:30-12:45)
CLASSICS 187: ANCIENT GREEK NUMISMATICS
(Cross-listed FAH 193)
Seminar. Introduction to and study of metal currency and coinage
of the Near East and Greece from around 1200 B.C. to after 300 B.C. Topics
to be treated include the earliest appearance of currency; the transition
from electrum to gold and silver; the city badges; the first European silver
coins; the incuse coinage of Southern Italy; the historical problems of
issues from Athens; the contributions to fine art of Sicilian artists;
and the Hellenistic portrait coins. Each coin studied is an original document
of ancient art, the changing economy, and the technology of the metal craftsman.
Students will have hands-on experience with coins from local collections.
Prerequisite: Consent
BALMUTH Y5 (F 9:30-12:00)
CLASSICS 191: ANCIENT MEDICINE SEMINAR (Topics in
Ancient Medicine and its Transmission) : Surgery
A seminar on the historical development of Western surgery from Antiquity
to the Twentieth Century. Throughout its development from its origins in
Antiquity to a modern field of science and technology, surgery "has inspired
hope and admiration, fear and censure, but never indifference;" This seminar
will trace the historical evolution of Western surgery with regard to theories,
practices, and technologies, as well as the changing social, economic and
philosophical environment.
Short weekly presentations, a seminar lecture and paper. Especially
recommended for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, and community
health program students.
Prerequisites: CLS 146 or Junior/Senior standing with consent.
PHILLIPS 65+ (MTH 1:05-2:20)
LATIN
LATIN 2: ELEMENTARY LATIN
Through authentic but adapted Latin prose and poetry, we will review forms
and syntax learned in Latin 1 and progress through complex grammatical
constructions. From these Latin selections, we will also explore topics
such as slavery, superstitions, and love in the Roman Forum--topics which
reflect the richness and diversity of Roman life in the Republic and Empire.
English derivatives and cultural enrichment will continue to be emphasized.
Prerequisite: LAT 1 or equivalent
SETNIK 47 (MWF 10:30-11:20)
LATIN 21: ROMAN POETRY: CATULLUS
A study of Catullus' poems, especially those which helped shape our ideas
of "romantic love." Other poems emphasize the poet's taste for the spicy
and off-color. Some readings from Catullus's epyllion "Theseus and Ariadne"
demonstrate his inheritance from Greek Alexandria. Grammar review and rhetorical
devices follow along with the translation.
Quizzes, midterm and final exam.
Prerequisite:LAT 3 or equivalent preparation.
MERZLAK B3 (TUTH 1:05-2:20)
LATIN 101: LATIN EPIC: VERGIL'S AENEID
Vergil's Aeneid became "a classic" and, worse, a school textbook
as soon as Augustus commanded its posthumous publication. Reading parts
of each book in Latin and the whole poem in English, we shall try to understand
it as a Roman reader in 18 BC might have understood it, sensitive to Roman
morality and values, to the Romans' pride in their imperial expansion,
to the devastating wars of the end of the Republic, to the collapse of
political institutions in the face of military commanders, and to the Greek
literary traditions that Rome took over and tried to improve on. But we
shall also try to discern the private voice behind the public monument.
Brief individual reports on assigned articles; longer research report
(and paper for graduate students) on a chosen topic; mid-term translation
exam; final exam. Translation expectations will be geared to students'
Latin reading experience.
Prerequisite: 2 Latin courses at LAT 21, 22, or 91 level.
REID A3+ (TUTH 3:50-5:05)
GREEK
GREEK 002: ELEMENTARY GREEK
A continuation of the study of ancient Greek through readings from Homer's
Iliad.
Grammar review with increased emphasis on syntax.
Prerequisite: GRK 1 or consent.
HALPERN 53+ (TUTH 11:30-12:45)
GREEK 102: GREEK DRAMA: EURIPIDES
Readings of Greek tragedians: Euripides's Medea and
Hippolytus,
Sophocles's Oedipus Rex and Antigone. Emphasis will be placed
on the relationship between these texts and the culture that produced them.
Prerequisite: GRK 7 or equivalent
CRANE D3 (TUTH 2:30-3:45)
SUMMER 1997 COURSES
FIRST SESSION
May 21 - June 27
CLASSICS
SECOND SESSION
July 1 - August 8
CLASSICS
SPECIAL SESSION
CLASSICS 91FT: FRANCE BEFORE FRANCE: HISTORY AND
ARCHAEOLOGY OF CELTIC AND ROMAN GAUL
A six-week hands-on experience for students interested in archaeological
techniques and French history and culture. Students concentrate on the
history of Roman Gaul, and participate in the excavation of an ancient
Roman fort. Field trips to various archaeological sites and museums in
Lyon, Geneva, Vienne, and Annecy.
Two course credits. Conducted in English on the Talloires, France campus.
HIRSCH May 19 - June 28
