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Fall 2012-2013
CLA 340 (HA)   na, npdf

Junior Seminar: Introduction to Classics

Brooke A. Holmes

This course will introduce concentrators to the study of classical antiquity. Students will become acquainted with different fields of study within the Department, including literature, ancient history, ancient culture, linguistics, and reception studies; gain experience in the methods of their chosen area(s) of study; and acquire an understanding of the history of the discipline and its place in the twenty-first century. Sessions will involve guest visits from members of the faculty. Particular attention will be paid to acquiring the skills necessary to pursue independent research and the selection of a topic for the spring Junior Paper.

Sample reading list:
Mary Beard and John Henderson, Classics: A Very Short Introdcution
Paul Cartledge, The Greek: A Portrait of Self and Others
Stephen Hinds, Allusion & Intertext: Dynamics of Appropriation Roman Poetry

Reading/Writing assignments:
Short exercises in literary and historical methodologies, research paper.

Requirements/Grading:
Oral Presentation(s) - 25%
Term Paper(s) - 40%
Class/Precept Participation - 20%
Other (See Instructor) - 15%

Other Requirements:
Open to CLA Concentrators Only.

Schedule/Classroom assignment:

Class numberSectionTimeDaysRoomEnrollmentStatus
22982 S01 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm T Th   Frist Campus Center   205   Enrolled:12 Limit:15