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3.00 Credits
Prof. Butler. This course examines the origins and characteristics of basic Greek forms of government in their historical context, concentrating on tyranny and democracy in the archaic and classical periods. The course stresses the development of Greek political institutions and political thought. (Same as HISA 308.)
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Prof. Butler. Death-ritual was an important social institution in ancient Greece. Through their funerals and tombs, the ancient Greeks negotiated social relationships and political ideologies, celebrated the state and the legacies of individuals, and grappled with the uncertainties and fragility of life. In this course we will look at textual and archaeological evidence from the ancient Greek world as we explore attitudes toward life and death and how important customs, rituals, and traditions function in society.
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3.00 Credits
Prof. Frazel. We are all familiar today with the literary form called the novel: a lengthy fictional narrative in prose. It was ancient Greek and Latin authors, however, who first created this form. Many of these works survive and they always intrigue and delight readers with their highly sophisticated plotting of love affairs, comical depictions of pirates, and teasing explorations of sexuality. We will closely read, in English translation, the major ancient novels and some of their literary predecessors in order to understand the originality of the form and content of the novels. The class concludes with a consideration of the ancient novel’s contribution to the development of fiction in the West.
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Staff. Women play a significant role in the Bible, one that is often at best misunderstood and at worst ignored. In this class we will examine the biblical stories and their historical context in order to understand the role of women in the biblical period as well as the role of the figures within the biblical text. We will also examine modern interpretations of these texts (including feminist readings and creative fiction based upon the biblical text) to see how modern scholars have understood these ancient texts in modern times. (Same as JWST 360.)
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3.00 Credits
Prof. George. Through readings and discussions of primary sources (literature, legal texts, medical texts, inscriptions, art) and recent scholarship, we will explore the ideals and reality of gender roles and sexuality within the historical context of ancient Greece and Rome. Topics will include the history of sexuality, laws pertaining to gender roles, homosexuality, bisexuality, sexual practices, representations of gender and sex in literature and art, family, biology and attitudes about gender and sex.Â" "Â" " (Same as HISA 361).
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Topics will focus on particular areas and issues in the fields of ancient culture, religion, and history.
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3.00 Credits
Prof. Frazel. Homer, Apollonius of Rhodes, Virgil, and Lucan, with selected prose belonging to the heroic tradition. A comparison with primitive epics of other cultures and with later literary epics.
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3.00 Credits
Prof. Kehoe. Topics include: The Family in Ancient Rome; Roman Imperial Society and Economy; Greeks, Romans, Barbarians. (Same as HISA 408.)
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Pre-requisite: CLAS 315 recommended. This course focuses on the literature and culture of the early Rabbinic period (c. 200-500 C.E.). We will concentrate on reading and analyzing primary texts (Midrash, Mishnah, and Talmud) as well as studying the historical context and methodological issues. This course will discuss the various literatures’ styles, methods and contents as well as their internal and external cultural influences. (Same as JWST 411.)
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3.00 Credits
Prof. Carter. The culture of ancient Egypt from the pre-dynastic period through the end of the New Kingdom. The course emphasizes the sculpture, architecture, and painting of the pharaonic periods. Other areas covered are: Egyptian literary and historical documents, Egyptian religion, and major social developments. (Same as ARHS 313 and HISA 413.)
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