Franklin & Marshall College

Courses for the Spring Semester 2012

Ancient Greek

GRK 102   Elementary Ancient Greek II – MWF 9:00-9:50 – Strolonga
GRK 102 continues the study of the basic grammar and syntax of classical Greek. Prerequisite: GRK 101 or placement.

GRK 320   Greek Philosophy - Plato – TBA – Houser
An examination of a Platonic dialogue with emphasis on translation, interpretation, evaluating scholarship, and research.

Latin

LAT 102   Elementary Latin II –
                       Section A: MWF 10:00-10:50 – Meyers
                       Section B: MWF 3:30-4:20 – O’Bryhim
LAT 102 continues and completes the study of the basic grammar and syntax of classical Latin. Prerequisite: LAT 101 or placement. 

LAT 171   Accelerated Latin – MWF 1:30-2:20 – Thorn                 
This course covers the material of the year-long course in elementary Latin (LAT 101 and 102) in one semester. It is intended for highly motivated students and for students with previous experience in high-school Latin. Class time will be devoted to instruction in grammar and drills, while towards the end of the semester we will read excerpts from Caesar’s Gallic War. Prerequisite: placement or permission of the instructor. 

LAT 202   Introduction to Latin Poetry – TR 8:30-9:50 – O’Bryhim
The primary aim of LAT 202 is to strengthen the student’s knowledge of the Latin language. It is also a literature course and as such includes a study of rhetorical and literary terms, an introduction to scansion, and essays by modern critics.  The text is Catullus.  Prerequisite:  LAT 201 or placement. 

LAT 317   Latin Novel: Apuleius – TR 12:45-2:05 - Thorn
An examination of Apuleius’ The Golden Ass, with an emphasis on translation, interpretation, evaluating scholarship, and research. 

***We will offer GRK 101 and LAT 101 in Fall ‘12, so students may begin their study of either or both languages then!***
 

History

CLS 113   History of Ancient Greece – TR 10:00-11:20 – Thorn
Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the death of Alexander the Great, in the Mediterranean and Near Eastern context.  Students are also introduced to the problems and methods of historical inquiry.  Same as HIS 113.

 

Art and Archaeology

CLS 149   Roman Art and Archaeology – MWF 12:30-1:20 – Meyers
This course provides an overview of the archaeological monuments of ancient Rome. Coursework will focus on methodological approaches to analyzing building techniques, trends, and styles, and the social, political, and religious functions of art and monumental architecture in ancient Roman society. Topics covered in lecture and classroom discussion will include archaeological and art historical interpretations of sacred and public architecture, urbanism, three-dimensional sculpture, relief sculpture, painting, and decorative arts. There is a required field trip.  Same as ART 149.

CLS 477   Etruscan and Early Roman Archaeology – MW 2:30-3:50 – Meyers
This course examines the role of visual and spatial representation in the Etruscan culture of pre-Roman and early Roman Italy (900-100 BC). Questions of cultural influence within the ancient Mediterranean, archaeological methodology and the formal and stylistic development of artistic media will be examined through study of archaeological remains and material culture, particularly architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics and metalwork.  Permission of the instructor required.

 

Courses in Translation

CLS 273   The Golden Age of Greece – Strolonga
                       Section A – TR 2:15-3:35
                       Section B – MW 11:00-12:20
The course will study the achievements of Greeks in the 5th and 4th centuries B.C. It will focus on literary sources and material culture in order to examine the historical, philosophical, artistic and literary developments during the "Golden Age" of Greece. Through a close reading and interpretation of the sources of this period we will be able to appreciate the significance of the Greek accomplishments and their impact on Western Civilization.

FND 146   The Meaning and Function of Myth – TR 2:15-3:35 – O’Bryhim
Why are myths created? How do they reflect the psychology of their creators? How do they serve as a means of social control? How have myths been interpreted and misinterpreted? What role do they play in modern culture? We will investigate these questions and many others in our search for the meaning and function of myth in ancient and modern societies.



Related Courses in Other Departments

PHI 382   Aristotle – WF 1:00-2:20 – Franklin
An intensive treatment of some of the major philosophical themes in selected writings of Aristotle.  Prerequisite: one prior Philosophy course or permission.  Same as CLS 382.

 

Recommended Study-Abroad Programs

CLS 353   Poggio Colla Archaeological Field School (F&M) [Summer]
A hands-on study of Etruscan material culture, excavation theory and techniques, survey, conservation, and the basic methodology of archaeological research. For complete information, go to http://www.smu.edu/poggio/.

College Year in Athens [Academic Year, One Semester, or Summer]
A study abroad program focused upon the history and civilization of Greece and the East Mediterranean region. Its mission is to offer each student an academically rigorous program of studies combined with the vibrant experience of day-to-day contact with the people, monuments, and landscape of Greece - a rapidly changing country with a uniquely varied past.

Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome [Academic Year or One Semester]
A program that includes courses in Greek, Latin and the Art, Archaeology, and History of Rome. Courses in Renaissance/Baroque Art and in Italian are also available. Students divide their time between classroom work and field trips to the major monuments of Rome, where they often get to go "behind the fence" to see excavations or museum displays inaccessible to tourists. The program also includes guided trips to the sites of Paestum, Pompeii and Sicily.