CLASSICAL STUDIES

JOAN B. BURTON, Ph.D., Professor; Chair

ERWIN F. COOK, Ph.D., T. Frank Murchison Distinguished Professor of Classical Studies

MARK B. GARRISON, Ph.D., Professor of Art History

JOHN F. HEIL, JR., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy

NICOLLE E. HIRSCHFELD, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

THOMAS E. JENKINS, Ph.D., Associate Professor

TIMOTHY M. O’SULLIVAN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

THE MAJOR

The Department of Classical Studies encompasses the study of all aspects of the Ancient Mediterranean world. The program is highly interdisciplinary in nature, bringing together the fields of history, literature, religion, philosophy, speech and drama, art history, archaeology, anthropology, political science, and so forth. The Department offers four majors: Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Greek, Latin, and Classical Languages. Ancient Mediterranean Studies is a major in ancient culture and does not require a language, although language courses do count toward this degree. Courses offered through the Departments of Art History, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology and Anthropology, and Speech and Drama form part of the program of the Department of Classical Studies. The program offers an excellent focus for a liberal arts education and combines well with majors in other fields in both the humanities and sciences.

Students interested in graduate work in Classical Studies or related fields should be advised early on that a knowledge of both languages is essential for work in a good graduate school. The requirements for the major are only a minimum, and students preparing for graduate study should start language courses as soon as possible. Note that courses credited towards the major in one field (Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Greek, Latin, and Classical Languages) may also be credited toward a minor in another but may not be credited towards a second major in the Department.

ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Ancient Mediterranean Studies are as follows:

I.      The common curriculum

II.      Departmental requirements: 30 hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English, Greek, or Latin, including 18 upper division hours. This major does not require a language, although language courses do count for this degree. Greek and Latin courses credited towards the Ancient Mediterranean Studies major may also be credited towards the minor in Greek or Latin.

III.     Completion of the Senior Experience: GNED 4300 Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar; or GNED 4301 Senior Synthesis; or CLAS 4398, 4399 Honors Thesis; or any upper division course offered by a faculty member in the Classical Studies Department, with the addition of a senior experience paper or project for the course (requires permission of the instructor and simultaneous enrollment in CLAS 4001, a no-credit, pass/fail course); or completion of CLAS 4302 Advanced Seminar in Classical Studies; or, for those pursuing multiple majors, another Capstone Course or Senior Thesis they complete for another major.

IV.    Electives sufficient to total 124 hours.

GREEK

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Greek are as follows:

I.      The common curriculum

II.      Departmental requirements:

A.    Completion of the elementary and intermediate sequence of courses (12 hours) or the equivalent in Greek.

B.     27 additional hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English, Greek, or Latin, including 15 upper division hours of Greek. (Courses in Latin credited towards the Greek major may also be credited towards the minor in Latin.)

C.     Completion of the Senior Experience: GNED 4300 Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar; or GNED 4301 Senior Synthesis; or CLAS 4398, 4399 Honors Thesis; or any upper division course offered by a faculty member in the Classical Studies Department, with the addition of a senior experience paper or project for the course (requires permission of the instructor and simultaneous enrollment in CLAS 4001, a no-credit, pass/fail course); or completion of CLAS 4302 Advanced Seminar in Classical Studies; or, for those pursuing multiple majors, another Capstone Course or Senior Thesis they complete for another major.

III.     Electives sufficient to total 124 hours.

LATIN

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Latin are as follows:

I.      The common curriculum

II.      Departmental requirements:

A.    Completion of the elementary and intermediate sequence of courses (14 hours) or the equivalent in Latin.

B.     25 additional hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English, Greek, or Latin, including 15 upper division hours of Latin. (Courses in Greek credited towards the Latin major may also be credited towards the minor in Greek.)

C.     Completion of the Senior Experience: GNED 4300 Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar; or GNED 4301 Senior Synthesis; or CLAS 4398, 4399 Honors Thesis; or any upper division course offered by a faculty member in the Classical Studies Department, with the addition of a senior experience paper or project for the course (requires permission of the instructor and simultaneous enrollment in CLAS 4001, a no-credit, pass/fail course); or completion of CLAS 4302 Advanced Seminar in Classical Studies; or, for those pursuing multiple majors, another Capstone Course or Senior Thesis they complete for another major.

III.     Electives sufficient to total 124 hours.

CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Classical Languages are as follows:

I.      The common curriculum

II.      Departmental requirements:

A.    Completion of the elementary and intermediate sequence of courses (26 hours) or the equivalent in both Greek and Latin.

B.     22 hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English, Greek, or Latin, including 15 upper division hours of either Greek or Latin, with at least 6 hours of each.

C.     Completion of the Senior Experience: GNED 4300 Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar; or GNED 4301 Senior Synthesis; or CLAS 4398, 4399 Honors Thesis; or any upper division course offered by a faculty member in the Classical Studies Department, with the addition of a senior experience paper or project for the course (requires permission of the instructor and simultaneous enrollment in CLAS 4001, a no-credit, pass/fail course); or completion of CLAS 4302 Advanced Seminar in Classical Studies; or, for those pursuing multiple majors, another Capstone Course or Senior Thesis they complete for another major.

III. Electives sufficient to total 124 hours.

THE MINOR

Classical Studies at Trinity is highly interdisciplinary in nature, bringing together the fields of history, literature, religion, philosophy, speech and drama, art history, archaeology, anthropology, political science, and so forth. The Department of Classical Studies offers three minors: Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Greek, and Latin. Ancient Mediterranean Studies is a minor in ancient culture and does not require a language, although language courses do count toward this degree. In addition to the University’s regulations for minors, students should complete the following Departmental requirements.

ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES

Completion of at least 18 hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English, Greek, or Latin, of which at least 9 hours must be in the upper division. Ancient Mediterranean Studies is a minor in ancient culture and does not require a language, although language courses do count toward this degree. No more than 3 hours may overlap with the student’s major. A minimum of 12 hours toward the minor must be completed at Trinity.

GREEK

Completion of at least 18 hours in Greek, of which at least 9 must be in the upper division. A minimum of 12 hours toward the minor must be completed at Trinity.

LATIN

Completion of at least 18 hours in Latin, of which at least 9 must be in the upper division. A minimum of 12 hours toward the minor must be completed at Trinity.

THE HONORS PROGRAM

I.      University requirements

II.      Departmental requirements:

The Department of Classical Studies offers an Honors Program in Classics. The requirements for Honors in Classical Studies are the same as the University requirements. For further information, please consult the chair of the department as early as possible in the first semester of the junior year.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

All courses under the heading Classics Courses in English are taught through the medium of English translation and no knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. Courses under the headings Greek and Latin are directed to the acquisition of those languages, respectively.

CLASSICS COURSES IN ENGLISH

LOWER DIVISION

CLAS 1301        Topics in Classical Studies

Study of topics related to the ancient Mediterranean world and its legacy, such as Latin and Greek elements in the English language, classical civilization, etc. May be taken more than once, provided that topics vary.

CLAS 1302        Literary Classics of the Ancient Greek World

A study of certain major works of ancient Greek literature in their entirety, and a survey of the major Greek authors and of their contribution to European literature. All works will be read in English translation.

CLAS 1303        Literary Classics of the Roman World

A study of certain major works of Latin literature in their entirety, and a survey of the major Latin authors and of their contribution to European literature. All works will be read in English translation.

CLAS 1304        Introduction to Classical Archaeology

An introduction to the history of archaeological activity in the Mediterranean, and archaeological theory and field techniques. Course will also examine major sites and monuments of ancient Greece and Rome. (Also listed as ANTH 1304.)

CLAS 1305        Classical Mythology

An introductory survey of the major myths of the classical world, drawing on evidence from ancient literature and art. Course may also explore modern theoretical approaches (anthropological, historical, political, linguistic, feminist, psychological, etc.) to the study of myth in general, and how these modern theories have been applied to classical myth.

CLAS 1306        Ancient Science and Technology

An examination of the attitude to science and technology in the ancient world and how this differed from today. Study of the scientific and technological achievements of the ancient world, major works of engineering, and major writings on scientific or technological subjects.

CLAS 1307        Gender and Identity in the Ancient World

An examination of the roles of women and men in the society, religion, and culture of the ancient world. Readings will include historical, religious, medical, legal, philosophical, and literary texts. Representations of men and women in the visual arts will also be considered. (Also listed as HIST 1311.)

CLAS 1308        Daily Life in Ancient Rome

An introduction to the Roman world by way of the daily life of its inhabitants, with a focus on the urban experience. Evidence will include literary texts, inscriptions, epitaphs, graffiti, painting, sculpture, wills, letters, and the art and architecture of domestic space.

CLAS 1309        Pirates, Merchants and Marines: Seafaring in the Ancient

                        Mediterranean

This course explores how human relations with the sea affected the social, economic, military, political, and technological aspects of life in the ancient Mediterranean littoral. Evidence includes hulls and cargoes of shipwrecks, harborworks, inscriptions, graffiti, wall paintings and mosaics, literary texts, and gravestones. A central focus will be an introduction to the methodology and technologies of archaeology, but the subject matter of this course and the nature of the discipline of maritime archaeology incorporate methodologies and substance also from the fields of Anthropology, Ethnography, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Art History, History, and Geography.

ANTH 1304        Introduction to Classical Archaeology

(For description, see under Sociology and Anthropology.)

ANTH 2312        The Anthropology of Ancient Israel

(For description, see under Sociology and Anthropology.) (Also listed as RELI 1351.)

ARTH 1307        Art History I: Prehistoric through Medieval Art

(For description, see under Art History.)

ARTH 1313        Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt

(For description, see under Art History.)

HIST 1310         Ancient Greece and Rome

(For description, see under History.)

HIST 1311         Gender and Identity in the Ancient World

(For description, see under History.)

RELI 1351         The Anthropology of Ancient Israel

(For description, see under Sociology and Anthropology.) (Also listed as ANTH 2312.)

SPCH 2350       Classical Rhetorical Theory

(For description, see under Speech and Drama.)

UPPER DIVISION

CLAS 3301        Advanced Topics in Classical Studies

Advanced study of topics related to the ancient Mediterranean world and its legacy, such as Neronian culture, ancient scripts, Hellenistic and Greek Imperial literature, the Byzantine world. May be taken more than once, provided that topics vary.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

CLAS 3302        Greek and Roman Epic

A study of such epics as Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid, read in English, with attention to changes in concepts of heroism and the self. Discussions will also focus on how the epics reflect cultural and political life.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

CLAS 3303        Greek and Roman Drama

A study of Greek and Roman tragedies and comedies, read in English, with attention to how the plays reflect contemporary (and enduring) social, theatrical, and political concerns. (Also listed as DRAM 3335 and ENGL 3322.)

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

CLAS 3304        The Ancient Romance and Novel

A study of ancient prose fiction, which focuses largely on love and adventure. Discussions emphasize social, religious, and aesthetic issues raised by individual works, and special attention is paid to the ancient romance’s relation to the medieval romance and the modern novel.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

CLAS 3305        Antiquity and Modernity

Antiquity and Modernity explores the ways in which the ancient world is constructed through the lenses of modern literature, art, and scholarship, focusing especially on the period between the two world wars. Topics to be covered include the influence of Greek texts on modern constructions of sexuality (Freud, Foucault, Plato, The Greek Anthology); the links between the avant-garde of both the ancient and modern worlds (Propertius and Pound); the old and new Romes (Augustus and Mussolini); and the dramatic manipulation of myth (Sophocles and Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex). Other works include Thornton Wilder’s The Ides of March, Lucian’s Dialogues of the Courtesans, and Ronald Syme’s The Roman Revolution. All readings are in English translation.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

CLAS 3306        Ancient Cyprus

A survey of the material, political and cultural histories of Cyprus, from the arrival of the first human inhabitants (10^th millennium BCE) through the rule of the Roman emperors (4^th century CE), with a special emphasis on themes of diversity, assimilation and identity. The early history of the island will be considered primarily through the archaeological discoveries, which, prior to the availability of written records, are our only source of information. The later history will draw on other sources, such as historical and literary texts, inscriptions, sculpture, mosaics, and monuments.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

CLAS 3338        Greek Religious Experience

A study of Greek religious festivals designed to produce a coherent image of a year in the religious life of the ancient Greeks. Through a combination of archaeological and literary evidence, we will attempt to reconstruct the rituals performed at the various festivals and explore the ways in which they organized and articulated the community through shared religious experience. We shall also consider the ways in which religion organized civic space and gave it meaning. (Also listed as RELI 3338.)

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

CLAS 3371        Introduction to Romance Linguistics

A study of the science of language as it applies to those tongues having their origin in spoken Latin, principally French, Italian, Portuguese, Rumanian, and Spanish. Attention will be given both to historical developments and to the current situations of such languages. (Also listed as FREN 3371, ITAL 3371, and SPAN 3371.)

Prerequisite: Two years or the equivalent of Latin, Ancient Greek, or a Romance language.

CLAS 3-72        Archaeological Practicum

Participation in an approved excavation in the Mediterranean world, Western Europe, or the Near East. Students will be expected to receive instruction in excavation techniques and in the recording and study of the site and the material. Two weeks’ work will normally be counted as equivalent to 1 credit, up to a maximum of 3 credits.

Prerequisites: Approval of the department chair and of the excavation director.

CLAS 3-90        Directed Studies

Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair.

CLAS 3398        Honors Readings

Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis.

Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.

CLAS 4001        Senior Experience

Enrollment in this course is required in conjunction with the upper-division Classics course for which a senior wishes credit for the senior experience. This course carries no credit by itself and is pass/fail.

CLAS 4302        Advanced Seminar in Classical Studies

A seminar on selected special topics in Classical Studies. This course fulfills the Senior Experience requirement of the University’s Common Curriculum. May be taken more than once, as topics vary.

Prerequisite: Classical Studies major with senior standing.

CLAS 4-72        Archaeological Practicum II

Students who have already taken CLAS 3-72 may obtain credit for one further season of work on the same conditions as for 3-72. (Also listed as ANTH 4-72.)

Prerequisites: CLAS 3-72 and approval of the department chair and of the excavation director.

CLAS 4-90        Directed Studies

Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair.

CLAS 4-91        Selected Topics

Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6 hours. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair.

CLAS 4-97        Museum Internship

Participation in a program of study to be determined by the Department and the Curator of the Ancient Art collection at the San Antonio Museum of Art. The program will focus on conservation, museum administration, original research on holdings in the San Antonio Museum of Art, and object display. Each internship must be directed by a faculty member who will draw up an agreement between the sponsoring institution, the student, and the Department outlining the scope and requirements of the course. One to 3 hours per semester, maximum 6 semester hours. Elective only. Pass/Fail only.

Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair.

CLAS 4398, 4399          Honors Thesis

Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.

ANTH 4-72        Archaeology Practicum

(For description, see under Sociology and Anthropology.)

ARTH 3320        The Minoan-Mycenaean Civilization

(For description, see under Art History.)

ARTH 3321        Greek Vase Painting

(For description, see under Art History.)

ARTH 3322        Greek Architecture

(For description, see under Art History.)

ARTH 3325        Roman Art and Architecture

(For description, see under Art History.)

ARTH 3328        Art and Archaeology of Mesopotamia and Persia

(For description, see under Art History.)

ARTH 3330        Art and Architecture in the Late Classical World

(For description, see under Art History.)

ARTH 3391        Topics in Art History (where appropriate)

(For description, see under Art History.)

ARTH 4395        Seminar in Art History (where appropriate)

(For description, see under Art History.)

DRAM 3335       Studies in Classical Drama

(For description, see under Speech and Drama.)

ENGL 3322        Studies in Classical Drama: Greek and Roman Drama

(For description, see under English.)

FREN 3371        Introduction to Romance Linguistics

(For description, see under Modern Languages and Literatures.)

HIST 3310         Archaic and Classical Greece

(For description, see under History.)

HIST 3314         The Mediterranean World in the Hellenistic Age

(For description, see under History.)

HIST 3318         The Roman Empire

(For description, see under History.)

HIST 3-92          Special Topics in History (when topics pertain to the

                        ancient world)

(For description, see under History.)

ITAL 3371         Introduction to Romance Linguistics

(For description, see under Modern Languages and Literatures.)

PHIL 3320         Classical Greek Philosophy

(For description, see under Philosophy.)

PHIL 3321         Hellenistic Philosophy

(For description, see under Philosophy.)

PHIL 4381         Seminar on Plato

(For description, see under Philosophy.)

PHIL 4382         Seminar on Aristotle

(For description, see under Philosophy.)

PLSI 3361         Classical Political Thought

(For description, see under Political Science.)

RELI 3338         Greek Religious Experience

(For description, see under Religion.)

RELI 3353         The Gospels, Jesus, and Christian Origins

(For description, see under Religion.)

RELI 3354         The Letters of Paul

(For description, see under Religion.)

SPAN 3371       Introduction to Romance Linguistics

(For description, see under Modern Languages and Literatures.)

XXXX 3-90        Directed Studies

Directed Studies courses in any of the above areas when dealing with the ancient world are also acceptable.

Prerequisite: Consent of the chair of Classical Studies if counting toward major or minor in Classical Studies.

XXXX 4-90        Directed Studies

Directed Studies courses in any of the above areas when dealing with the ancient world are also acceptable.

Prerequisite: Consent of the chair of Classical Studies if counting toward major or minor in Classical Studies.

GREEK

LOWER DIVISION

GREK 1301       Elementary Classical Greek I

3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Fall.

GREK 1302       Elementary Classical Greek II

3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Spring.

Prerequisite: GREK 1301 or the equivalent.

GREK 2301       Intermediate Classical Greek

3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Fall.

Prerequisite: GREK 1302 or the equivalent.

GREK 2302       Readings in Classical Greek Literature

Selections from Greek authors; emphasis on developing reading skills. Spring.

Prerequisite: GREK 2301 or the equivalent.

GREK 2303       Readings in the New Testament

Selections from the Greek New Testament. Emphasis on developing reading skills in Biblical Greek. Spring, as required.

Prerequisite: GREK 2301 or the equivalent. May either substitute for or be taken in addition to GREK 2302.

UPPER DIVISION

GREK 3301       Homer and Greek Epic

Selections from the Iliad and Odyssey. May also include other epic poets.

Prerequisite: GREK 2302, 2303, or the equivalent.

GREK 3302       Attic Prose

Readings in Attic prose writers, especially Plato, Xenophon, and the orators.

Prerequisite: GREK 2302, 2303, or the equivalent.

GREK 3303       Greek Drama

Readings from Greek drama.

Prerequisite: GREK 2302, 2303, or the equivalent.

GREK 3304       Greek Historians

Readings in Greek historians, especially Herodotus and Thucydides.

Prerequisite: GREK 2302, 2303, or the equivalent.

GREK 3-90        Directed Studies

Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisites: GREK 2302, 2303, or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.

GREK 4-90        Directed Studies

Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisites: GREK 2302, 2303, or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.

GREK 4-91        Selected Topics

Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6 hours. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisites: GREK 2302, 2303, or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.

LATIN

LOWER DIVISION

LATN 1401        Elementary Latin I

4 class hours a week for 1 semester. Fall.

LATN 1402        Elementary Latin II

4 class hours a week for 1 semester. Spring.

Prerequisite: LATN 1401 or the equivalent.

LATN 2301        Intermediate Latin I

3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Fall.

Prerequisite: LATN 1402 or the equivalent.

LATN 2302        Intermediate Latin II

Selections from Latin authors; emphasis on developing reading skills. Spring.

Prerequisite: LATN 2301 or the equivalent.

UPPER DIVISION

LATN 3301        Latin Prose Composition

Drill in Latin grammar through the writing of Latin. Comparison of rhetorical devices of Latin with similar usages in English.

Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.

LATN 3302        Virgil and Latin Epic

Selected readings from the Eclogues, the Georgics, and/or the Aeneid together with consideration of Virgil’s sources and his impact upon the pastoral, didactic, and epic. May also include other epic poets.

Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.

LATN 3303        Latin Prose to 43 B.C.

Study of prose writers of the Late Republic, such as Caesar, Cicero, Nepos, or Sallust.

Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.

LATN 3304        Lyric and Elegiac Poets

Selections in lyric and elegiac poetry, from authors such as Catullus, Horace, Ovid, Propertius, or Tibullus.

Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.

LATN 3305        Latin Prose from 43 B.C.

Study of prose writers from the Augustan Age onwards, such as Livy, Pliny, Tacitus, or early Christian writers.

Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.

LATN 3306        Comedy and Satire

Selections in comedy and in satire, from authors such as Plautus, Terence, Horace, Juvenal, Martial, or Petronius.

Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.

LATN 3-90         Directed Studies

Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisites: LATN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.

LATN 4-90         Directed Studies

Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisites: LATN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.

LATN 4-91         Selected Topics

Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6 hours. May be taken more than once, as content varies.

Prerequisites: LATN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.