Classical Studies

Associate Professor Robert F. Sutton, Jr.

Academic Advising Cavanaugh Hall 501B, 274-2497, or Cavanaugh Hall 405, 274-0062

Classical Studies is an interdisciplinary field, examining the vanished civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome and their languages. Although the study of the Greek and Latin languages no longer holds a central place in a university curriculum, the art, literature, and intellectual traditions of the classical world remain basic to Western civilization. Today's student may encounter the classical world through the many fine translations available, the physical evidence of art and archaeology, and the study of the Greek and Latin languages themselves. Courses are offered in four areas: classical archaeology; classical civilization; and the classical languages, ancient Greek and Latin.

Classical Archaeology

Classical Civilization

The Classical Languages

Ancient Greek

Study of ancient Greek allows students direct access to masterpieces of Greek literature, historical sources, and the New Testament, while opening up a limited number of careers in teaching, mostly at the university level. For ancient Greek literature in translation, see the listings in "Classical Civilization."

Latin

Minors in Classical Studies, Ancient Greek, and Latin

The minor in Classical Studies consists of at least 15 credit hours in classical archaeology, classical civilization, ancient Greek, Latin, or related courses approved by the program coordinator. Students may wish to design concentrations in areas of particular interest (e.g. classical art and archaeology, or Greek or Roman civilization). At least 6 credit hours must be taken at the 300-level or higher; no more than 3 credit hours of ancient Greek or Latin at the 100-level may be counted. Up to 6 credit hours may be taken in related fields, including History C386, C388, and Philosophy P210.

Minors in ancient Greek or Latin should include at least 12 credit hours in the language at the 200-level or higher, and 3 credit hours in a related culture or history course. Students planning graduate study in Classical Studies should learn French and German as early as possible.

Courses in Classical Archaeology

C413 The Art and Archaeology of Greece (3 cr.) Art and archaeology of Greece from about 1000 B.C. through the Hellenistic period. Special attention given to the development of Greek architecture, sculpture, and vase painting. (Equivalent to Herron H413; students may not receive credit for both courses.)

C414 The Art and Archaeology of Rome (3 cr.) Development of Roman architecture, sculpture, and painting from the beginning through the fourth century A.D. Consideration given to the major archaeological sites. Continuation of C413, but C413 is not a prerequisite. (Equivalent to Herron H414; students may not receive credit for both courses.)

Courses in Classical Civilization

C209 Medical Terms from Greek and Latin (2 cr.) Basic vocabulary of some 1,000 words, together with materials for formation of compounds, enables student to build a working vocabulary of several thousand words. Designed for those intending to specialize in medicine, dentistry, or microbiology. Does not count toward the foreign language requirements or the distribution requirement.

C310 Classical Drama (3 cr.) Masterpieces of ancient Greek and Roman theater studied in relation to literary, archaeological, and artistic evidence for their production and interpretation.

C311 Classical Epics (3 cr.) The development of Greek and Latin epic from the rich oral tradition of Homer to the strictly literary form exemplified by Vergil's Aeneid. Epic masterpieces are read with reference to relevant historical and archaeological background.

C351 The Golden Age of Athens (3 cr.) Literary and artistic masterpieces of classical Greece viewed against the intellectual, cultural, and political background of democratic Athens.

C361 The Golden Age of Rome (3 cr.) Literary and artistic masterpieces of the Augustan age viewed in connection with the foundation of the Roman Empire.

C491 Topics in Classical Studies (3 cr.) A detailed examination of a particular aspect of classical civilization using a variety of literary and archaeological evidence.

C495 Individual Reading in Classics (1-3 cr.) P: consent of department. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Courses in Ancient Greek

G200 Greek Reading and Composition (3 cr.) P: G132 or equivalent. Readings from Greek writers such as Aesop, Xenophon, Thucydides, and Plato. Review of syntax and grammar through regular practice in prose composition.

G407 Greek Historians (3 cr.) Selections from Herodotus and Thucydides, with attention to the authors' literary style, their conception of history and the causation of events, and their portrayal of individuals and states.

G495 Individual Reading in Greek (1-3 cr.)

P: consent of department. May be repeated once for credit.

Courses in Latin

L200 Second-Year Latin I (3 cr.) P: L132 or placement. Reading from select authors, emphasizing the variety of Latin prose. Examination of the concept of genre. Grammar review and/or prose composition.

L250 Second-Year Latin II (3 cr.) P: L132 or placement. Reading from Vergil's Aeneid with examination of the epic as a whole. Prosody of dactylic hexameter and study of poetic devices. Grammar review.

Japanese Studies

Academic Advising: Cavanaugh Hall 501K, (317) 274-8291

Japanese studies is an interdisciplinary field that includes the study of language, culture, and literature of Japan. Courses are offered in language, literature, and culture. The major objectives of the program are (1) to provide students with adequate ability to understand, speak, read, and write Japanese; and (2) to give students a general introduction to Japanese culture, literature, and society. Courses offered in English provide students who have little or no knowledge of Japanese with an introduction to various facets of Japanese studies.

Minor in Japanese

The minor in Japanese studies consists of 15 credit hours in Japanese studies or related courses approved by the program coordinator, excluding courses at the 100-level. At least 6 credit hours taken toward the minor must be at the 300-level or above. The following courses fulfill the requirements. Prerequisite: completion of first-year college Japanese or equivalent.

E231 Japan. The Living Tradition (3 cr.)

E351 Studies in East Asian Culture (3-6 cr.)

E472 Modern Japanese Fiction (3 cr.)

G367-G368 History of Japan I-II (3-3 cr.)

J201-J202 Second-Year Japanese I-II (3-3 cr.)

J301 -1302 Third-Year Japanese I-II (3-3 cr.)

J393-J394 Japanese Literature in Translation I-II
(3-3 cr.)

J401-J402 Fourth-Year Japanese I-II (3-3 cr.)

Foreign Study

Courses in Japanese Studies

J131-J132 Beginning Japanese I-II (5-5 cr.) Introductory language courses designed for students who have not had any prior training in Japanese. Drills for basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing of Japanese.

J201-J202 Second-Year Japanese I-II (3-3 cr.) P: J131-J132 or equivalent. A continuation of practice in the listening, speaking, reading and writing of Japanese.

J301-J302 Third-Year Japanese I-II (3-3 cr.) P: J201-J202 or equivalent.

J310 Japanese Conversation (3 Cr.) P: J202 or equivalent.

J330 Business Japanese (3 cr.) P: J202 or equivalent.

J393-J394 Japanese Literature in Translation I-II (3-3 cr.) Survey of the classical genres of Japanese literature. I: Ancient period to end of Momoyama. II: Tokugawa and modern periods.

J401-J402 Fourth-Year Japanese I-II (3-3 cr.) P: J301-J302 or equivalent.

J498 Individual Studies in Japanese (1-3 cr.) P: consent of department. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours.

E231 Japan. The Living Tradition (3 cr.) An introduction to the patterns of Japanese culture: society, history, visual arts, literary masterpieces, performing arts, and living religious traditions.

E351 Studies in East Asian Culture (3 cr.) Selected issues and problems of importance to the understanding of East Asian culture, taught within one of the humanistic disciplines. May be repeated once for credit.

Arabic

A131-A132 Beginning Arabic I-II (5-5 cr.) Modern standard Arabic as in contemporary literature, newspapers, and radio. Grammar, reading, dictation, composition, penmanship, conversation, translation.

Chinese

C131-C132 Beginning Chinese I-II (5-5 cr.)

Introduction to Chinese language, grammar, and sentence patterns. Emphasis on comprehension and oral expression. Stress will shift steadily from spoken to written language.

C201-C202 Second-Year Chinese I-II (3-3 cr.) Both spoken and written aspects stressed.

Italian

M131 Beginning Italian I (5 cr.) Introduction to contemporary Italian conversation, grammar, reading, and elementary writing.

M132 Beginning Italian II (5 cr.) Continuation of the introduction to contemporary Italian conversation, grammar, reading, and elementary writing.

Russian

R131-R132 Beginning Russian I-II (5-5 cr.) Introduction to contemporary Russian and aspects of Russian culture. Intensive drill and exercises in basic structure; development of vocabulary. First contact with Russian expository prose.

R210-R250 Intermediate Russian I-II (3-3 cr.) P: R132 or placement. Continuation of work on structure and vocabulary acquisition through study of grammar, drills and readings, and discussion of Russian literature and social science materials. Oral practice and written exercises.