Kadish, Gerald E., Professor of History and Near Eastern Studies, PhD, 1964, University of Chicago: Ancient Egyptian. (1963)*
Lacey, R. Kevin, Associate Professor of Arabic , PhD, 1984, Harvard University: Arabic language and literature, Arabic language teaching, Islamic intellectual history, Islamic mysticism, Persian language and literature. (1990)
Levin, Saul, Distinguished Professor of Ancient Languages and Department Chair, PhD, 1949, University of Chicago: Comparative linguistics, early literature, Bible. (1961)
Mittelstadt, Michael C., Associate Professor Emeritus of Classics, PhD, 1964, Stanford University: Classical Greek and Latin languages and literature, Greek and Roman drama, ancient Greek novel. (1965)
Pavlovskis-Petit, Zoja, Professor of Comparative Literature and Classics, PhD, 1962, Cornell University: Classical Greek and Latin literature, satire, irony, pastoral poetry, mythology. (1962)
Semaan, Khalil I., Professor Emeritus of Arabic , PhD, 1959, Columbia University: Arabic and Islamic thought and letters. (1965)
Williman, Daniel, Professor of Latin and History , PhD, 1973,
University of Toronto: Medieval Europe; institutional and cultural history;
Latin language and medieval Latin literature; history of European law;
codicology and library history; paleography and diplomatics; Avignonese
papacy, 1316-1420. (1974)
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| number of courses | |
| Any courses listed under Classics, or Greek, or Latin | 6 or 7 |
| Courses in ancient history, ancient philosophy, ancient art, or other courses in classical civilization approved by the classics undergraduate advisor | 4 or 3 |
| TOTAL | 10 |
| Courses beyond 203 in either Greek or Latin | 4 |
| Courses in the other language (Greek or Latin) | 2 |
| Courses chosen with departmental approval from other departmental offerings, or from ancient history, ancient philosophy, ancient art, or medieval studies | 4 |
| TOTAL | 10 |
| At least five Latin courses beyond 203 (a composition course is particularly recommended) | 5 |
| Roman history | 1 |
| Courses approved by the department from department offerings, or ancient or medieval history, philosophy, art, or religion | 4 |
| TOTAL | 10 |
| Arabic courses including 101, 102, 203, 204 | 6 |
| Islamic civilization or equivalent course | 1 |
| Additional courses from departmental offerings in Arabic or from other departments, as approved by the department | 2 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
Minor in Arabic: Five courses (20 credits) in Arabic, of which at least one is above ARAB 204, and one related course either offered or approved by the department.
CLAS 111. Word Origins
Derivation of English vocabulary from Latin and Greek bases, prefixes,
and suffixes.
CLAS 121. Scientific and Medical Terminology
Principles and methods of analyzing English words of Greek and Latin
derivation. Word formation. Modification of root concepts by formative
additions. Word structure and vocabulary building, emphasizing scientific
and medical terms.
CLAS 214. Greek Drama
Development of the Greek concept of tragedy from the origins through
the highest form of development in Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
Followed by a study of Greek social, political, and literary satire in
the comedies of Aristophanes. Open to majors and non-majors. No prerequisites.
CLAS 221. The Bible, Part I spring 1998
The five books of Moses, followed by the history of Israel and Judah
(down to the destruction of Jerusalem), and the books of Prohecy. Texts
read in translation. Open to majors and non-majors.
CLAS 222. The Bible, Part II fall 1998
The third section of the Hebrew canon (the "writings"), also selections
from the Apocrypha, and the entire New Testament texts read in translation.
Open to majors and non -majors. No course prerequisites, but those unfamiliar
with the earlier books of the Bible will have to read Genesis, Exodus,
Samuel, and Isaiah or Jeremiah.
CLAS 232. Classical Mythology
Greek myths as prerational statements of experience. Their apparent
meaning, symbolic interpretation. Variability, expressing individual difference
and social needs.
CLAS 380-389. Topics in Classical Culture and Civilization in Translation variable credit
Study of major writer, movement, genre, or aspect of Greco-Roman civilization.
Topic announced in advance. May be repeated with different content.
CLAS 391. Practicum In College Teaching variable credit
Independent study by means of teaching in particular course in Classical
and Near Eastern Studies Department. Various assignments closely directed
by instructor in that course, including development of syllabi and other
course materials; construction and reading of examinations; lecturing and/or
discussion leadership; laboratory supervision; academic counseling of students.
May be repeated for total of no more than eight credits. Credit may not
be earned in conjunction with course in which student is concurrently enrolled.
Does not satisfy major or all-college requirements. Prerequisites: consent
of instructor and department. P/F only.
CLAS 397. Independent Study variable credit
Independent study under supervision of faculty member. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
CLAS 498-499. Senior Honors Thesis variable credit
Independent reading and research in field of specialization leading
to senior thesis, or equivalent independent work. Extends over two semesters.
GRK 102. Elementary Greek II
Completion and review of essential grammar. Reading of simple classical
texts. Four hours a week. Prerequisite: Grk 101. Open to majors and non-majors.
GRK 203. Intermediate Greek
Reading of Classical Greek texts with special atention to grammar and
style. Prerequisite: Grk 102.
GRK 204. Readings in Greek Literature
Characterization and dramatization of myths from Homer through tragedy
to Plato. Prerequisite: Grk 203.
GRK 380-389. Studies in Greek Literature variable credit
Reading and study of major authors, movements, or genres. Course may
be repeated with different content. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
GRK 397. Independent Study variable credit
Independent study under supervision of faculty member. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
LAT 102. Elementary Latin II
Second half of introduction to classical Latin vocabulary, forms, syntax,
with reading of text. Four hours classwork per week. Prerequisite: Lat
101 or equivalent. Open to majors and non-majors.
LAT 203. Intermediate Latin
Reading of classical Latin texts, with special attention to grammar
and style. Prerequisite: Lat 102 or equivalent.
LAT 204. Readings in Latin Literature
Major texts of enduring influence, extended readings. Prerequisite:
Lat 203 or equivalent.
LAT 321. Early Medieval Latin Literature
Principal authors, genres, and themes of medieval Latin literature,
from Latin Vulgate of Jerome to 12th-century renaissance. Prerequisite:
basic reading knowledge of Latin, or LAT 102.
LAT 322. Late Medieval Latin Literature
Latin literature from Abelard to Gutenberg: literature and writers
of universities, drama, liturgy, travel, political in vective. Prerequisite:
basic reading knowledge of Latin, or Lat 102.
LAT 380-389. Studies in Latin Literature variable credit
Reading and study of major authors, movements, or genres. May be repeated
with different content. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
LAT 397. Independent Study variable credit
Independent study under supervision of faculty member. Consent of instructor
and department required.
LAT 521. Early Medieval Latin Literature fall 1999
A survey of the history of Latin writing from the third century to
the 12th-century Renaissance, with training in the bibliographical resources
of the field and the peculiarities of the language, and special emphasis
on some 10 or 12 most-used authors or works. Seminar format, research paper
required. Prerequisite: A reading knowledge of Latin.
LAT 522. Late Medieval Latin Literature spring 2000
A survey of the history of Latin writing from the 12th century to the
15th century, with training in the bibliographical resources of the field
and the peculiarities of the language, and special emphasis on 10 to 12
writers representing different concerns and uses of literature. Seminar
format, research paper required. Prerequisite: A reading knowledge of Latin.
LAT 525. Latin Paleography 1999-2000
A survey of writing in the Latin alphabet from its earliest relics
to the invention of printing. The course is designed to enable a student to recognize, date, and
accurately read handwritten Latin of any age, and to deal familiarly with
Latin manuscript books. Seminar format, research paper required. Prerequisite:
a reading knowledge of Latin.
ARAB 102. Elementary Arabic II
Continues the study of Modern Standard Arabic commenced in ARAB 101,
with emphasis on more complicated grammar and sentence structure, enhanced
root/pattern identification skills, and reading and listening to increas
ingly longer passages of Arabic. Five class meetings, supplemented by individually
scheduled use of language tapes. Open to majors and non-majors. Prerequisite:
ARAB 101 or consent of instructor.
ARAB 110. Egyptian Colloquail Arabic I
Training in the spoken Arabic of Cairo, used throughout Egypt and understood
in surrounding Arabic-speaking countries. A systematic explanation of the
grammar, an introduction to the vocabulary, and opportunities for lis tening
and speaking. Assigned textbook uses an English - based transliteration;
Arabic script is not introduced. Open to majors and non-majors.
ARAB 111. Egyptian Colloquail Arabic II
Continuation of ARAB 110. Increasingly more sophisticated sentence
structures and conversational situations. The Arabic script will be briefly
introduced toward the end of the semester for the sake of those who want
to make the transition to the study of modern standard Arabic. Open to
majors and non-majors. Prerequisite: ARAB 110 or consent of the instructor.
ARAB 203. Intermediate Arabic I
A continuation of ARAB 101 and 102. Develops in the students the ability
to read and comprehend higher levels of modern standard Arabic in a variety
of fields and genres. Improves aural comprehension of modern standard Arabic
as it is spoken on the radio and at formal or polite occasions, and the
ability to converse and discuss and to write simple, but correct, serviceable
prose. Three one -hour class meetings, plus extensive work with language
tapes. Open to majors and non-majors. Prerequisite: ARAB 102 or consent
of instructor.
ARAB 204. Intermediate Arabic II
A continuation of ARAB 203, with longer and more challenging texts
providing the point of departure of further development of reading, speaking,
and listening skills. Longer (but controlled) writing assignments are also
encountered. Three one-hour class meetings, plus extensive work with language
tapes. Open to majors and non-majors. Prerequisite: ARAB 203 or consent of instructor.
ARAB 301. Arabic Conversation and Composition variable credit
Concentrated attention to composition in Modern Standard Arabic via
written translations from English to Arabic. Final revisions of each translation
are analyzed and discussed in class. Conversation-and some written work
revolves around diverse recorded material, which is listened to and discussed
in class. Prerequisite: Arab 203.
ARAB 380-89. Studies in Arabic
Deals with a specific issue or broad genre in the Arab intellectual
tradition, classical or modern. Classical: Islamic texts (including Qur'an,
tafsir and hadith), historiography, Arabic rhetoric and literary criticism,
philology. Modern: social realism in fiction, Arab theater (problems and
development), romantic school (European influences and the uniqueness of
its Arabic version), colloquial literature. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ARAB 391. Practicum In College Teaching variable credit
Independent study by means of participating in the teaching of a particular
course in Arabic. Various assignments closely directed by the instructor
in the course, including development of syllabi and other materials, construction
and reading of examinations, lecturing and/or discussion leadership, and
laboratory supervision. May be repeated for total of no more than 8 credits.
Credit may not be earned in conjunction with course in which student is
concurrently enrolled. Does not satisfy major or all -college requirements.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department. P/F only.
ARAB 397. Independent Study variable credit
Independent work under supervision of faculty member. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
EGYN 202. Middle Egyptian II Spring 2000
Continues the study of the classical stage of the ancient Egyptian
language begun in EGYN 201. Completion of basic grammar; concentration
on reading of ancient historical, literary, religious, and biographical
texts. Prerequisite: EGYN 201.
Graduate-Level Courses
CLAS 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY variable credit
GRK 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY variable credit
GRK 707. RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS variable credit
LAT 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY variable credit
LAT 707. RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS variable credit
ARAB 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY variable credit
ARAB 707. RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS variable credit
PERS 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY variable credit
PERS 707. RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS variable credit
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