Spring 2013 Courses
CLST 1010-01 - Introduction to Greek I (4 cr.)
Dr. David Yates
Complete your Millsaps language requirement while learning to read, write, and think like an ancient Greek. The Greeks coined such terms as epic, democracy, philosophy, tragedy, and comedy. Their language was the original of the New Testament. Greek notions and words continue to influence us today the world over. In this course you will be introduced to grammar, vocabulary, and forms through a method that will have you reading and comprehending actual Greek within a few weeks. By the end of the semester you will have read excerpts from such literary masters as Aeschylus and Herodotus. Along the way you will also have an opportunity to learn about Greek culture and society, not to mention build your English vocabulary (particularly medical and scientific terms) with exercises focused on Greek root words. No prerequisites. MWF 10 a.m. Th 8 a.m. AC 334
CLST 1120-01 - Introduction to Latin II (4 cr.)
Dr. Holly M. Sypniewski
Complete your Millsaps language requirement by learning to read the classics that defined western civilization in their original language. Get to know the people who ruled the Mediterranean basin for centuries and see the continuing influence of their language and worldview on the present. This course is the second semester of the introduction to Latin and focuses on grammar, vocabulary, and forms. Along the way you will also have an opportunity to learn about Roman culture and society, not to mention build you English vocabulary! Prerequisites: One semester of college Latin or equivalent. Students with prior Latin experience must contact Dr. Sypniewski for a Latin placement test. MTWF 9 a.m. MH 111
CLST 2010-01 - Plato / New Testament Greek: 3rd Semester (4 cr.)
Dr. Holly M. Sypniewski
This 3rd semester reading course in ancient Greek will introduce students to a range of Socratic and Platonic thought while helping students practice the fundamentals of Greek. We will translate several speeches fromPlato's Symposium in Greek while reading and discussing the rest of the dialogue in translation. We will also translate selected passages from the from the Gospels of the New Testament. Prerequisites: Two semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent. MWF 10 Th 8 a.m. MH 202
CLST 3140-01/4140-01 - Livy: Intermed. & Advanced (4 cr.)
Dr. David Yates
This intermediate and advanced translation course will develop fluent reading skills through translation of Livy’s Ab Urbe Condita, a monumental history of Rome from its earliest mythic origins to the height of empire. Students will also be introduced to the broader social and historical context of Livy and his subject matter through select readings in contemporary sources. Intermediate readers (e.g. 4th through 5th semester) should take the course at the 3000-level. 4000-level courses are for advanced students (5th semester or beyond). Prerequisites: Three semesters of college Latin or equivalent. MWF 8 a.m. MH 202
CLST 4910-01 - Senior Seminar in Latin: Livy (4 cr.)
Dr. David Yates
This advanced Latin course fulfills the college's Senior Seminar requirement. It will meet in tandem with 4140-01 listed above. In addition to the readings in Latin, readings in translation and criticism, students will explore their research topic in greater depth and length. They will also write their Core 10 essays (Reflections on Liberal Studies.). Prerequisites: Four semesters of college Greek or their equivalent. MWF 8 a.m. MH 202
CLST 3030/4030-01 - Greek Historians: Intermediate and Advanced Greek
Dr. David Yates
This intermediate- and advanced-level reading course will develop fluent reading skills through translation of the first book of Herodotus' Histories. Students will also be introduced to Herodotus' broader literary intentions and historical outlook by reading selections from the remaining portions of the work in translation as well as modern scholarship on such topics as Herodotus' times, his role in the development of historiography, and the relationship between that genre and others such as epic, elegy, and tragedy. Intermediate readers (4th through 5th semester) should take the course at the 3000 level; advanced students (5th semester or beyond), at the 4000 level. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college Greek or their equivalent. TTh 10 a.m. JSH 200
CLST 4900-01 - Senior Seminar in Greek: Herodotus
Dr. David Yates
This advanced course fulfills the college's Senior Seminar requirement in Classical Studies. It will meet in tandem with CLST 3030/4030-01 listed above. In addition to readings in Greeks and in translation, students will explore their research topic on Herodotus in greater depth and length. They will also write their Core 10 essay (Reflections on Liberal Studies). Prerequisites: Four semesters of college Greek or their equivalent. TTh 10 a.m. JSH 200
