DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS
Humanities Office
Building II; (949) 824-6735
Maria C. Pantelia, Department Chair
Faculty
Luci Berkowitz, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Professor Emerita of Classics (Greek literary history, computer applications to literature)
Cynthia L. Claxton, Ph.D. University of Washington, Lecturer in Classics with Security of Employment, Undergraduate Program Director, and Graduate Teaching Supervisor (Greek prose, historiography)
Richard I. Frank, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of History and Classics (Roman history, Classical tradition)
Zina Giannopoulou, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Assistant Professor of Classics (literacy theory and Platonic hermeneutics, classical and Hellenistic philosophy, Greek tragedy and epic)
Andromache Karanika, Ph.D. Princeton University, Assistant Professor of Classics (Greek epic poetry, Greek lyric, folklore)
Margaret M. Miles, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor of Art History and Classics (Greek and Roman art, archaeology)
Maria C. Pantelia, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Department Chair and Professor of Classics and Director, Thesaurus Linguae Graecae® (Greek epic, Hellenistic poetry, digital technologies in the humanities)
James I. Porter, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature (philosophy, literary and cultural criticism and aesthetics, history of the classical disciplines, reception of Homer)
B. P. Reardon, D.U. Université de Nantes, Professor Emeritus of Classics (Late Greek literature, Greek novel)
Patrick Sinclair, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Professor Emeritus of Classics (rhetoric, Latin prose, lexicography)
Cristiana Sogno, Ph.D. Yale University, Assistant Professor of Classics (Roman history, Roman law, Latin epigraphy and paleography)
Dana F. Sutton, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Professor Emeritus of Classics (Greek and Latin drama, Greek poetry, Anglo-Latin literature)
Nicholas White, Ph.D. Harvard University, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Classics (Greek philosophy, ethics, epistemology)
Andrew Zissos, Ph.D. Princeton University, Associate Professor of Classics and Graduate Advisor (Latin epic, medieval Latin, Roman culture)
The Department of Classics aims to provide the undergraduate student with a working knowledge of the origins and heritage of Greco-Roman civilization. The Department is committed to a twofold purpose: (1) disseminating interest in and knowledge of Classical Civilization through the teaching of Greek and Latin language and literature; and (2) helping students, through courses in Classical literature, history, civilization, mythology, and religion taught through English translations, to appreciate the achievements of Greek and Roman culture and their pervasive influence on our own civilization.
The Department offers majors in Classics (with an emphasis in Greek or Latin), Latin, and a major in Classical Civilization in which most of the required courses are in English translation. Students are encouraged to consult with the Classics faculty regarding the appropriate choice of major and design of their programs.
For the Classics major, study of the Classics must be based on competence in both Greek and Latin. The Classics program is designed to provide the student with this competence as rapidly as possible, so that by the end of first-year Greek or Latin the student has already been introduced to some of the major Classical authors in the original language. From then on, courses are devoted to reading and interpreting the literature of ancient Greece and Rome. In addition to their training in the languages, students increase their knowledge of the literature, history, and thought of the ancient world through the close study of some of its finest writers.
The Latin major is designed for those students who want to emphasize Rome and the Latin language as their area of study. By the end of first-year Latin, students will be reading and analyzing some of the most influential works in Latin literature. In addition to gaining an expertise in Latin, students also devote a portion of their study to an examination of the history and culture of ancient Rome by taking upper-division Classical Civilization courses with Rome as their focus and/or additional Latin courses. Courses from other departments in the School of Humanities with a focus on later historical periods heavily influenced by Roman culture (such as the medieval period) may be used to satisfy some of the degree requirements, with prior approval of the Department of Classics.
The major in Classical Civilization is designed for students who do not plan to concentrate on the Classical languages or pursue graduate study in the Classics, yet wish to obtain an undergraduate degree based on a sound knowledge of the Classical world. This major requires one year of study (or its equivalent) in either Greek or Latin and a minimum of 10 courses taught in English translation concerning such topics as Classical literature, civilization, history, archaeology, art, drama, and philosophy.
Students entering UCI with previous Greek or Latin training can be given advanced standing. Usually, one year of high school work is equated with one quarter of UCI work. Thus, students with one, two, three, or four years of high school Latin (or Greek) will enroll in Latin (or Greek) 1B, 1C, and 100A or 100B, respectively. Placement may vary, depending on the extent of the student's preparation. Students with transfer credit for Greek and/or Latin may not repeat those courses for credit. Students with high school training in the Classical languages are encouraged to consult with the Classics faculty before enrolling in Classics courses.
The Department adheres to the policy of giving its students an opportunity to participate in the departmental decision-making process. Student representatives, elected from and by the undergraduate majors, participate in all open departmental meetings. Representatives are responsible for maintaining close liaison with their constituency, for representing the students' interest in curriculum and personnel matters, and for the evaluation of both the academic program and the academic staff.
Inquiries regarding language placement, prerequisites, planning a program of study, or other matters related to the Department's offerings should be directed to the Office of the Chair, Humanities Office Building II, telephone (949) 824-6735.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE
University Requirements: See pages 58-63.
School Requirements: See pages 259-260.
Language Other Than English Placement and Progression: See page 259.
Departmental Requirements for Majors
Three separate majors: Classics (with an emphasis in Greek or Latin), Latin, and Classical Civilization.
Classics (Greek emphasis): Classics 36A, B, C; six upper-division courses in Greek 100-104, 120; Greek 110; three upper-division courses in Latin 100-104; Senior Capstone Requirement: Classics 192A-B (or equivalent) taken during the senior year. Under the guidance of a faculty
mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects. All project proposals must be approved by the end of Classics 192A. Six units of Classics 198, Classics 199, Greek 198, or Greek 199 may be substituted for Classics 192A-B with prior approval of the departmental undergraduate advisor.
Classics (Latin emphasis): Classics 37A, B, C; six upper-division courses in Latin 100-104; Latin 110; three upper-division courses in Greek 100-104; Senior Capstone Requirement: Classics 192A-B (or equivalent) taken during the senior year. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects. All project proposals must be approved by the end of Classics 192A. Six units of Classics 198, Classics 199, Latin 198, or Latin 199 may be substituted for Classics 192A-B with prior approval of the departmental undergraduate advisor.
Latin: Classics 37A, B, C; six upper-division courses in Latin 100-104; Latin 110; three upper-division courses selected from Latin 103-104, Classics 140, 150, 160, 170, 175, or 176 (courses taken in another UCI department may be substituted with prior departmental approval); two of these three courses must be Roman in topic (the third course may have a Greek topic); Senior Capstone Requirement: Classics 192A-B (or equivalent) taken during the senior year. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects. All project proposals must be approved by the end of Classics 192A. Six units of Classics 198, Classics 199, Latin 198, or Latin 199 may be substituted for Classics 192A-B with prior approval of the departmental undergraduate advisor.
Classical Civilization: Latin (or Greek) 1A-B-C, or equivalent; Classics 36A, B, C or 37A, B, C or 45A, B, C; five upper-division Classics courses; two additional upper-division courses in related fields such as Classical history, Classical philosophy, or Classical art (these two courses may be taken in another UCI department); Senior Capstone Requirement: Classics 192A-B (or equivalent) taken during the senior year. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects. All project proposals must be approved by the end of Classics 192A. Six units of Classics 198 or Classics 199 may be substituted for Classics 192A-B with prior approval of the departmental undergraduate advisor.
Residence Requirement for the Major: At least five upper-division courses required for the major must be completed successfully at UCI.
Departmental Requirements for Minors
The Department offers minors in Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization.
Greek: Greek 1A-B-C; six upper-division courses in Greek 100-104. Greek 120 may be substituted for one course at the 100 level.
Latin: Latin 1A-B-C; six upper-division courses in Latin 100-104.
Classical Civilization: Classics 36A, B, C or 37A, B, C or 45A, B, C; five upper-division Classics courses, one of which may be in a related field such as history, art history, or philosophy.
Residence Requirement for the Minor: Four upper-division courses must be completed successfully at UCI. By petition, two of the four may be taken through the UC Education Abroad Program, providing course content is approved in advance by the appropriate department chair.
PLANNING A PROGRAM OF STUDY
The Department believes in close consultation with students on academic advising and program planning. Students planning to major (or minor) in Classics or Classical Civilization are strongly urged to consult with the departmental faculty at the earliest possible moment to learn about the various programs.
STUDY ABROAD
The Department of Classics encourages students to take advantage of educational opportunities abroad while making progress toward their UCI degree. Classics and Classical Civilization majors and minors can benefit from a broader perspective of the field by studying for periods ranging from one quarter to one year at any number of universities all over the world through the UC Education Abroad Program. Students can also augment their exposure to Greek, Latin, and Classical civilizations by studying for a summer or during the academic year in Greece or Italy at programs sponsored by other academic institutions through the International Opportunities Program. To determine how study abroad can fit into a Classics or Classical Civilization major, visit UCI's Center for International Education Web site, especially the "Study Abroad in Your Major" section at http://www.cie.uci.edu/academics/academicplanning.html. See the Department of Classics Undergraduate Program Director for additional information.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The study of the ancient world is a valuable possession for modern life. The discipline of Classics is an important part of a well-rounded education. Greek and Latin language and literature, history and philosophy, mythology and religion make an excellent basis for exploring all periods of Western culture down to the present day. Classics is an interdisciplinary study, exploring human culture by a variety of methods from a variety of points of view. For this reason, the student who chooses to major in Classics or Classical Civilization may find many professional opportunities open.
Graduate and professional schools in medicine, law, management, and other fields welcome students with training in Classics. So do many business corporations. Business, industry, and technology are well acquainted with the value of an education in Classics. They are aware that students with a strong background in a respected and challenging major such as Classics are disciplined thinkers who can express themselves in clear, coherent, and cogent language, capabilities that are considered valuable in future physicians, lawyers, and managers.
There are also specific vocational opportunities open to the graduate in Classics or Classical Civilization. A major in this field may lead to a career in high school teaching, or (after appropriate further study) in college or university teaching. It is also an excellent preparation for advanced study in other academic disciplines such as archaeology, history, comparative literature, philosophy, and linguistics, as well as for theological studies and for work in a wide range of the humanities and social sciences.
The UCI Career Center provides services to students and alumni including career counseling, information about job opportunities, a career library, and workshops on résumé preparation, job search, and interview techniques. See the Career Center section for additional information.
The University of California Tri-Campus Graduate Program in Classics
UC IRVINE, UC RIVERSIDE, AND UC SAN DIEGO
Michele Salzman, Director
Faculty
Georgios Anagnostopoulos, Ph.D. Brandeis University, Professor of Philosophy, UCSD (Ancient Greek philosophy, ethics, metaphysics)
Luci Berkowitz, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Professor Emerita of Classics, UCI (Greek literary history, computer application to literature)
Charles Chamberlain, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Lecturer in Classics and Comparative Literature, UCSD (Greek and Latin literature, Aristotle, poetics)
Cynthia L. Claxton, Ph.D. University of Washington, Lecturer in Classics with Security of Employment, Undergraduate Program Director, and Graduate Teaching Supervisor, UCI (Greek prose, historiography)
Page duBois, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature, UCSD (Greek literature, rhetoric, critical theory, cultural studies)
Anthony Edwards, Ph.D. Cornell University, Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature, UCSD (epic, Greek comedy, critical theory)
Leslie Collins Edwards, Ph.D. Cornell University, Lecturer in Classics and Comparative Literature, UCSD (Homer, Greek drama, education in ancient Greece)
Richard I. Frank, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor Emeritus of History and Classics, UCI (Roman history, Latin elegy and satire, classical tradition)
Zina Giannopoulou, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Assistant Professor of Classics, UCI (literary theory and Platonic hermeneutics, classical and Hellenistic philosophy, Greek tragedy and epic)
David Glidden, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor of Philosophy, UCR (Greek and Roman philosophy)
Anna Gonosová, Ph.D. Harvard University, Associate Professor of Art History, UCI (Byzantine and Medieval art)
Monte Johnson, Ph.D. University of Toronto, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, UCSD (ancient philosophy)
Dayna Kalleres, Ph.D. Brown University, Assistant Professor of Literature and the Study of Religion, UCSD (early to late antique Christian literature and culture)
Andromache Karanika, Ph.D. Princeton University, Assistant Professor of Classics, UCI (Greek epic poetry, Greek lyric, folklore)
Edward N. Lee, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, UCSD (Greek philosophy, Plato)
Marianne McDonald, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Professor of Theatre and Classics, UCSD (Greek and Roman theatre, ancient drama in modern plays, film, and opera)
Margaret M. Miles, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor of Art History and Classics, UCI (Greek and Roman art and archaeology, ancient Sicily, Greek religion)
Alden A. Mosshammer, Ph.D. Brown University, Professor Emeritus of History, UCSD (early Christian thought, Greek chronography, early Greek history)
Sheldon Nodelman, Ph.D. Yale University, Associate Professor of Visual Arts, UCSD (Classical art and architecture, Roman portraiture, critical theory)
Maria C. Pantelia, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Department Chair and Professor of Classics and Director, Thesaurus Linguae Graecae®, UCI (Greek epic, Hellenistic poetry, digital technologies in the humanities)
James I. Porter, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature (philosophy, literary and cultural criticism and aesthetics, history of the classical disciplines, reception of Homer)
Wendy Raschke, Ph.D. State University of New York, Buffalo, Lecturer in Classics, UCR (Roman satire, Greek art and archaeology)
B. P. Reardon, D.U. Université de Nantes, Professor Emeritus of Classics, UCI (Late Greek literature, ancient novel)
Michele Salzman, Ph.D. Bryn Mawr College, Director of the UC Tri-Campus Graduate Program in Classics and Professor of History, UCR (Late antiquity; Roman history and literature, religion, women's studies)
Gerasimos Santas, Ph.D. Cornell University, Professor of Philosophy, UCI (ancient philosophy, history of philosophy, ethics)
Thomas F. Scanlon, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Professor of Classics, UCR (Greek and Roman historiography, ancient athletics)
Gary Shiffman, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UCSD (Greek political theory)
Patrick Sinclair, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Professor Emeritus of Classics, UCI (Roman historiography, rhetoric)
Cristiana Sogno, Ph.D. Yale University, Assistant Professor of Classics, UCI (Roman history, Roman law, Latin epigraphy and paleography)
Dana F. Sutton, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Professor Emeritus of Classics, UCI (Greek and Latin drama, Greek poetry, Anglo-Latin literature)
Nicholas White, Ph.D. Harvard University, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Classics, UCI (ancient philosophy, ethics, epistemology/metaphysics)
Eliot Wirshbo, Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania, Lecturer in Classics and Comparative Literature, UCSD (Greek epic, folklore)
Andrew Zissos, Ph.D. Princeton University, Associate Professor of Classics and Graduate Advisor, UCI (Latin epic, medieval Latin, Roman culture)
The UC Tri-Campus Graduate Program in Classics is a joint venture that combines faculty in Classics and related disciplines from the three southernmost University of California campuses—UC Irvine, UC Riverside, and UC San Diego.
Students accepted into the program may enroll at any of the three campuses, but normally apply for admission through UCI, which is the main location for instruction and administration. Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee composed of faculty members from all three campuses.
The goal of the program is to provide a graduate education that unites the main currents of modern literary, cultural, and social-scientific theory with the traditional skills and methodologies of classical philology. Candidates for degrees are expected to exhibit facility in Greek and Latin, competence in research, including theoretical approaches to texts and objects, technical mastery of computing for research and teaching, and experience in teaching. These goals are realized through the four core courses (Classics 200A, B, C and 201) and seminars (Classics 220).
All entering students are admitted into the Ph.D. program. With the exception of those granted advanced standing because they hold the M.A. degree in Classics from another institution, entering students may be awarded an M.A. along the way.
Master of Arts in Classics
The requirements for the M.A. degree are two years (six quarters) of course work, passage of a special set of examinations, and completion of a Master's paper. M.A. students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 approved, seminar-level courses. The normal course load is three 200-level courses each quarter distributed as follows: nine quarters of Classics 220; three quarters of Classics 200A, B, C, and 201; a fourth quarter may be substituted for a Classics 220. Up to one quarter of Classics 290 for research and writing of the Master's paper may be substituted for a Classics 220. If remedial work is required in Greek or Latin, with the Graduate Advisor's approval, one enhanced upper-division Greek or Latin course (enrolled as a Classics 280) may be substituted for a Classics 220. With the Graduate Advisor's approval, M.A. students may substitute one external graduate seminar in a relevant area outside of Classics (at any of the three participating campuses) for a Classics 220. A reading knowledge of either German, French, Italian, or an equivalent language, demonstrated by examination or other means, is also required. At the end of a student's M.A. studies, a positive vote of the program faculty is necessary for continuation in the Ph.D. program. The expected time for completion of the M.A. degree is two years.
Doctor of Philosophy in Classics
The requirements for the Ph.D. degree are three years (nine quarters) of course work. Minimum course requirements are four quarters of Classics 200A, B, C, and 201; 12 quarters of Classics 220; two external graduate seminars, from departments or programs outside of Classics. These may be taken from the offerings of any of the three campuses. Students may take up to two quarters of enhanced upper-division Greek or Latin courses (enrolled as 280s) in place of Classics 220s with permission of the Graduate Advisor if remedial work is required in Greek or
Latin. Where appropriate, in the third year of course work, a second Classics 200A, B, or C, may be substituted for a 220. Classics 280, Independent Study (supervised research), may be substituted for Classics 220s only with the permission of the Graduate Advisor. Up to 12 equivalent graduate-level courses completed elsewhere may be substituted for Tri-Campus Program courses with approval of the Joint Executive Committee. Classics 280 may be used, normally in the fourth year, to provide time to work on the Greek and Latin reading lists and to prepare for Qualifying Examinations, but these courses do not count toward the required 18 courses. Students are encouraged to take courses and seminars in relevant areas outside the program at any of the three campuses. At this stage, and during the fourth year of study, students are expected to have read extensively in the primary texts, in literary history and theory, and in ancient history. In addition, experience in supervised teaching and/or research activity is normally required. In order to qualify as a candidate for the Ph.D. and enter the dissertation stage, a student must pass a set of seven qualifying examinations, including Greek and Latin translation, Greek and Roman history, history of Greek and Roman literature, a "special area" that can be fulfilled by either an extensive research paper or by a three-hour written examination, and an oral examination administered by the candidacy committee to be taken only after the other examinations have been passed. Ph.D. students must also demonstrate reading proficiency in one modern research language (normally German and French or Italian) by the end of their second year either through appropriate course work or by examination. Proficiency in a second modern research language is expected by the end of the third year. The normative time for advancement to candidacy is four years. The normative time for completion of the Ph.D. is six years, and the maximum time permitted is seven years.
The facilities, course offerings, programs, and individual faculty mentorship of all three campuses are available to students in the UC Tri-Campus Graduate Program in Classics. In addition, program resources are enhanced through a cooperative teaching arrangement among the Tri-Campus Program and the Classics graduate program at UC Los Angeles and at the University of Southern California.
Thesaurus Linguae Graecae®
The Thesaurus Linguae Graecae® (TLG®) is a research center at UCI. TLG® has created a digital library of Greek literature, a unique resource for research in Greek literary and linguistic studies. Although administratively separate, TLG® is closely affiliated with the Department of Classics. Information is available in the Office of Research section of this Catalogue.
Undergraduate Courses
Several of the Department of Classics' upper-division undergraduate courses are offered as variable-topics courses, that is, the topics addressed change from quarter to quarter. Contact the Department office for a list of recently offered topics.
1A-B-C Fundamentals of Greek (5-5-5) F, W, S. 1A-B: Elements of Classical Greek grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. 1C: Introduction to reading texts. Greek 1A-B-C and Greek S1AB-BC may not both be taken for credit. (1C: VI)
S1AB-BC Fundamentals of Greek (7.5-7.5) Summer. First-year Greek in an intensified form. Same as Greek 1A-B-C during academic year. Will be offered if enrollment warrants; those interested should contact the Department. Prerequisite for S1AB: none; for S1BC: S1AB or 1B, or two years of high school Greek. Greek S1AB-BC and Greek 1A-B-C may not both be taken for credit. (S1BC: VI)
97 Fundamentals of Greek (with Emphasis on Reading) (4). Designed primarily for students interested in acquiring a solid reading knowledge of Greek, and to facilitate the understanding and translating of Greek texts dealing with a variety of disciplines. Not open to Classics majors or minors or Greek minors. Does not serve as a prerequisite for any higher-level Greek courses or fulfill any undergraduate foreign language requirement.
99 Special Studies in Greek (1 to 4) F, W, S. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to registration. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
100A Readings in Greek Prose (4) F. Selected readings of Greek prose authors with particular emphasis paid to the fundamentals of Greek prose style, together with grammar review. Possible authors include Xenophon, Herodotus, and Plato. Prerequisite: Greek 1C or equivalent, or consent of the Department. (VIII)
100B Readings in Greek Poetry (4) F. Selected readings from Greek poetry with particular emphasis paid to the peculiarities and difficulties of reading Greek poetry, together with an introduction to metrics. Possible authors include Homer and Euripides. Prerequisite: Greek 1C or equivalent, or consent of the Department. (VIII)
103 Seminar in Greek Prose (4) W, S. Specialized and focused study of a particular Greek prose author or topic. Prerequisite: Greek 100A or equivalent, or consent of the Department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VIII)
104 Seminar in Greek Poetry (4) W, S. Specialized and focused study of a particular topic or author of Greek poetry. Prerequisite: Greek 100B or equivalent, or consent of the Department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VIII)
110 Greek Prose Composition (4). Studies in Greek grammar and syntax through composition of sentences and passages in Greek prose. Prerequisite: Greek 100A or equivalent, or consent of the Department.
120 Reading of Selected Portions of the New Testament (4). Portions read may change each time course is offered. May be repeated for credit provided content varies. Prerequisite: Greek 1C or equivalent.
198 Directed Group Study (1 to 4) F, W, S. Special topics in Greek culture and civilization through directed reading and research. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to registration.
199 Independent Studies in Greek (1 to 4) F, W, S. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to registration. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
Courses in Latin
1A-B-C Fundamentals of Latin (5-5-5) F, W, S. 1A-B: Elements of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. 1C: Introduction to reading texts, including study of the poetry of Catullus and selected readings. Latin 1A-B-C and Latin S1AB-BC may not both be taken for credit. (1C: VI)
S1AB-BC Fundamentals of Latin (7.5-7.5) Summer. First-year Latin in an intensified form. Same as Latin 1A-B-C during academic year. Will be offered if enrollment warrants; those interested should contact the Department. Prerequisite for S1AB: none; for S1BC: S1AB or 1B, or two years of high school Latin. Latin S1AB-BC and Latin 1A-B-C may not both be taken for credit. (S1BC: VI)
97 Fundamentals of Latin (with Emphasis on Reading) (4). Designed primarily for students interested in acquiring a solid reading knowledge of Latin, and to facilitate the understanding and translating of Latin texts dealing with a variety of disciplines. Not open to Classics majors or minors or Latin minors. Does not serve as a prerequisite for any higher-level Latin courses or fulfill any undergraduate foreign language requirement.
99 Special Studies in Latin (1 to 4) F, W, S. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to enrollment. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
100A Readings in Latin Prose (4) F. Selected readings of Latin prose authors with particular emphasis paid to the fundamentals of Latin prose style, together with grammar review. Possible authors include Cicero, Caesar, and others. Prerequisite: Latin 1C or equivalent, or consent of the Department. (VIII)
100B Readings in Latin Poetry (4) F. Selected readings from Latin poetry with particular emphasis paid to the peculiarities and difficulties of reading Latin poetry, together with an introduction to metrics. Possible authors include Vergil and Ovid. Prerequisite: Latin 1C or equivalent, or consent of the Department. (VIII)
103 Seminar in Latin Prose (4) W, S. Specialized and focused study of a particular Latin prose author or topic. Prerequisite: Latin 100A or equivalent, or consent of the Department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VIII)
104 Seminar in Latin Poetry (4) F, W, S. Specialized and focused study of a particular topic or author in Latin poetry. Prerequisite: Latin 100B or equivalent, or consent of the Department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VIII)
110 Latin Prose Composition (4). Studies in Latin grammar and syntax through composition of sentences and passages in Latin prose. Prerequisite: Latin 100A or equivalent, or consent of the Department.
198 Directed Group Study (1 to 4) F, W, S. Special topics in Roman culture and civilization through directed reading and research. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to enrollment.
199 Independent Studies in Latin (1 to 4) F, W, S. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to enrollment. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
Courses in Classics
LOWER-DIVISION
5 Building English Vocabulary through Greek and Latin Roots (4). Formation and use of English words from Greek and Latin derivatives. Particularly useful for first-year students who wish to augment their vocabulary systematically.
10 Scientific and Specialized Terminology (4). A study of English terms derived from Greek and Latin and important to contemporary medicine, science, and other professions, with emphasis on development of word-building skills. No prior knowledge of Greek or Latin required. For undergraduates, particularly those in the sciences, interested in development of their technical vocabulary.
36A, B, C The Formation of Ancient Greek Society (4, 4, 4). An overview of ancient Greek civilization and its interactions with other cultures of the Mediterranean world. Focuses on major institutions and cultural phenomena as seen through the study of ancient Greek literature, history, archaeology, and religion. Same as History 36A, B, C.
36A Early Greece (IV)
36B Late Archaic and Classical Greece (IV)
36C Fourth-Century and Hellenistic Greece (IV)
37A, B, C The Formation of Ancient Roman Society (4, 4, 4). A survey of the principal aspects of Roman civilization from its beginnings to the so-called Fall of the Roman Empire in C.E. 476. Focuses on political history and ideology, social history, literature, art and architecture, and religion. Same as History 37A, B, C.
37A Origins to Roman Republic (IV)
37B Roman Empire (IV)
37C The Roman Legacy (IV)
45A, B, C Classical Mythology (4, 4, 4) F, W, S, Summer. An overview of the main myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans and their influence in literature and art throughout time. Includes readings from ancient and modern sources and utilizes modern technology.
45A The Gods (IV)
45B The Heroes (IV)
45C Ancient and Modern Perspectives of Classical Mythology (IV)
75 Introduction to Classical Rhetoric (4). Introduction to the principles of rhetoric among the ancient Greeks and Romans and to the critical analysis of arguments. Students are introduced to the history, law, and politics that provided the context in which ancient rhetoric operated.
99 Special Studies in Classics (1 to 4) F, W, S. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to enrollment.
UPPER-DIVISION
111 The Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (4). Exposes undergraduate students to the history, objectives, and activities of UCI's Thesaurus Linguae Graecae and provides them with basic understanding of the principles and procedures inherent in computer application to literary texts. Prerequisite: one year of ancient Greek, or consent of instructor.
140 Classics and History: The Ancient World (4). Selected topics in society and culture of the Graeco-Roman world. May be repeated for credit provided topic varies. Readings in translation.
150 Classical Mythology (4). Selected myths and legends as used in Classical literature, and their modern interpretations.
151 The Olympians (4). Examination of the origins and development of the Greek Olympian divinities with emphasis upon those who became central figures in pre-Christian religious cults.
160 Topics in Classical Literature in English Translation (4). Subject matter variable. May be repeated for credit provided topic varies.
170 Topics in Classical Civilization (4). Subject matter variable. May be repeated for credit provided topic varies.
175 Multicultural Studies and the Classics (4). Treats the literature and culture of one or more minority groups in California and the United States in relation to Classical literatures. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VII)
176 International Studies and the Classics (4). Develops a broader understanding of the formation of different cultures and countries of Classical times and their impact on the modern world. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (VIII)
192A-B Senior Capstone (2-4) F, W, S. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, majors design and execute a senior project. This project may be a research paper, dramatic production, school curriculum, etc. All projects must be approved by the faculty mentor. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement. 192A: In-progress grading.
198 Directed Group Study (4-4-4) F, W, S. Special topics in Classical studies through directed reading and research. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to registration.
199 Independent Studies in Classics (1 to 4) F, W, S. Consultation with instructor necessary prior to registration.
<TRI-CAMPUS GRADUATE COURSES IN CLASSICS
The topics offered in these courses vary from quarter to quarter. Contact the Department of Classics office for a list of recently offered topics.
200A Contemporary Literary Theory and the Classics (4). An introduction to contemporary literary theory focusing on important critical approaches; topics vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
200B Diachronic Perspectives on Classical Antiquity (4). Examines ways in which Classical texts and ideas have been received and appropriated for the diverse purposes of ancient and subsequent cultures. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
200C Greece and Rome in Their Contemporary Cultural Contexts (4). An introduction to the methods and perspectives of social scientific theory which can be used to study the material and social dimensions of the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
201 Computing in Classical Studies (4). An introduction to the latest methods of computing for research and teaching. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
205 Concurrent Reading (2). Concurrent enrollment with advanced undergraduate courses with enhanced reading and separate examinations. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
220 Classics Graduate Seminar (4). Subject matter variable; mainly but not exclusively major literary topics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Same as Art History 295 when topic is appropriate.
280 Independent Study (4). Supervised independent research. Subject varies.
290 Research in Classics (4-4-4) F, W, S
299 Dissertation Research (4 to 12) F, W, S. May be repeated for credit. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
399 University Teaching (4) F, W, S. Limited to Teaching Assistants. May be repeated for credit.