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3.00 Credits
Aristotle considered Sophocles the most sublime of the great Greek tragedians. The Sophoclean heroes are self-destructive by nature, beset by doubts, constrained by fate, and hobbled by an ambiguous code of honor. Their motives reveal human fragility behind the heroic facade. Among other tragedies, readings include Oedipus the King, Antigone, Ajax, and Electra. Three credit hours. L, I.
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Euripides's tragedies show the effects of passion and reason on human actions. His characters are not only ambiguous about their choices but often act contrary to their professed intentions. Reading from a selection of plays, such as Medea, Hippolytus, Bacchae, Alcestis, Helen, Trojan Women, Hecuba, and Electra, as well as secondary literature on Greek tragedy. Three credit hours. L, I.
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4.00 Credits
Is myth fiction or does it have some basis in fact Since the 19th century, there have been numerous claims that archaeological evidence has been discovered to prove the veracity of myths from the Trojan War to episodes in the Bible. An exploration of the often explosive and controversial intersection between myth and archaeology. Four credit hours. L.
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3.00 Credits
Various periods of Roman history with a focus on reforms and revolutions: The fall of the Roman Republic and the political, social, and economic tensions that contributed to it. The nature of the Augustan revolution and how Augustus was able to transform the Republic into an empire and legitimize his position as emperor. The reforms of later emperors, such as Diocletian and Constantine, and their attempts to prevent internal discord and maintain the Roman Empire. Examines the cultural tensions and reformations, and the ways in which ancient and modern audiences have perceived these times and the individuals involved. Three credit hours. H. CAPREEDY
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4.00 Credits
Alexander in Europe and Asia: his relations with Greeks and non-Greeks, his military conquests, his divinity, and the creation of the Hellenistic states. Enrollment limited. Four credit hours. H.
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3.00 Credits
Individual projects in areas where the student has demonstrated the interest and competence necessary for independent work. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. One to four credit hours. FACULTY
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese to provide a thorough grounding in all the language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Chinese 125 is prerequisite to 126. Five credit hours. BESIO
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese to provide a thorough grounding in all the language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Chinese 125. Five credit hours. BESIO
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the study of Mandarin Chinese, with greater emphasis on written Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 126; Chinese 127 is prerequisite to 128. Four credit hours. ZHANG
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Chinese 127, with greater emphasis on written Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese 127. Four credit hours. ZHANG
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