Classics (CLASS)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

CLASS 1531

This course will focus on the stories about the gods and heroes of the Greeks as they appear in ancient literature and art. We will examine the relationship between myths and the cultural, religious, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19496 CLASS 1531   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19497 CLASS 1531   SEM 102

    • TR Uris Hall 331
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Fodroczi, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

CLASS 1562

The Confessions is an autobiographical account of Augustine's discovery of god through his reading of philosophical texts and, eventually, the Bible. But since he regards his own story as an example of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19523 CLASS 1562   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

CLASS 1615

Ancient Rome was a village the size of Ithaca that grew into a world empire. In this course students will be introduced to some of its literature, art, and famous personalities in the classical period ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SHUM 1615

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6728 CLASS 1615   LEC 001

    • MWF Uris Hall 262
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Fontaine, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 1699

Where do the words we use come from? This course examines the history and structure of the English vocabulary from its distant Indo-European roots to the latest in technical jargon and slang. Topics include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: LING 1109

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18049 CLASS 1699   LEC 001

    • MW Morrill Hall 106
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Nussbaum, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19906 CLASS 1699   DIS 201

    • F McGraw Hall 215
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Nussbaum, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19907 CLASS 1699   DIS 202

    • F McGraw Hall 145
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Nussbaum, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 1702

This introductory course surveys the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman Mediterranean. Each week, we will explore a different archaeological discovery that transformed scholars' understanding of ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARKEO 1702NES 1602

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17081 CLASS 1702   LEC 001

    • WF Corson-Mudd A106
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2351

Readings from simple Sanskrit poetry: the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 2251SANSK 2251

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4896 CLASS 2351   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CLASS 1332 or equivalent.

CLASS 2603

Intended especially for first-year students. Students must apply in writing to chair, Department of Classics, 120 Goldwin Smith Hall. In this course, we will read and discuss a wide range of Greek literary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7704 CLASS 2603   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Intended especially for first-year students. Students must apply in writing to instructor (aek238@cornell.edu).

CLASS 2604

The stories of Greek Mythology have ignited the imaginations of writers and artists from antiquity to the present day, from the tragedy of Achilles to the adventures of Percy Jackson. This course surveys ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4359 CLASS 2604   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2643

What can Aristotle, Archimedes, Hippocrates and other ancient scientists teach us about science as we know it today? In this course we will study the origins of scientific thought and experiment in mathematics, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STS 2643

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17083 CLASS 2643   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17269 CLASS 2643   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17270 CLASS 2643   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2661

An introductory survey of ancient Greek philosophy from the so-called Presocratics (6th century BCE) through the Hellenistic period (1st century BCE) with special emphasis on the thought of Socrates, Plato, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 2200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6114 CLASS 2661   LEC 001

    • MWF Mcgraw Hall 165
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Kamtekar, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6116 CLASS 2661   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6942 CLASS 2661   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8397 CLASS 2661   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2675

An introduction to ancient Greek history from the era of the Trojan War to the conquests of Alexander the Great. Topics include the rise and fall of the Greek city-state, the invention of politics, democracy, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Discussion optional. Combined with: HIST 2650

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17578 CLASS 2675   LEC 001

    • TR Mcgraw Hall 165
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Strauss, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17579 CLASS 2675   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17580 CLASS 2675   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 20397 CLASS 2675   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 20398 CLASS 2675   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2687

An introduction to basic themes of military history, e.g., battle, strategy, tactics, war and society, as well as classic works, e.g. Sun Tzu, Thucydides, Clausewitz, Jomini.  Recent theories in scholarship ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HIST 2321

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17521 CLASS 2687   SEM 101

    • TR White Hall 106
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Strauss, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2700

Why are the most famous ancient Greek vases found in Italy? What was the "worlds' first computer" used for? What can a brick tell us about still standing Roman buildings? What is "classical" about all ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ARKEO 2700ARTH 2200

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17800 CLASS 2700   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17801 CLASS 2700   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17802 CLASS 2700   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2711

With megacities, long-distance trade, and fluid identities, the Roman empire can seem uncannily close to our modern world. This course adopts a thematic approach to explore whether this is a valid parallel, ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARKEO 2711ARTH 2711SHUM 2711

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17284 CLASS 2711   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2806

This course presents a cultural and historical perspective on ideas of agency, responsibility, and punishment through foundational texts of western law. We will primarily focus on three main areas of law: ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FGSS 2806GOVT 2806

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17278 CLASS 2806   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 3391

To be taken only in exceptional circumstances. Must be arranged by the student with his or her advisor and the faculty member who has agreed to direct the study. To be approved by the DUS. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4442 CLASS 3391   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Independent study at the 3000-level may be undertaken by undergraduates upon completion of one semester of work at the 3000-level in the relevant field and only with the permission of the director of undergraduate studies in cases of extraordinary circumstances.

CLASS 3395

Selected readings in Sanskrit literary and philosophical texts. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SANSK 3301

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7082 CLASS 3395   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Two years study of Sanskrit or equivalent.

CLASS 3655

An introduction to the art, history, and literature of the Byzantine Empire, its neighbors, and successors, ca. 500-1500. view course details

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  • 18848 CLASS 3655   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 3686

May be taken upon completion of one semester of work at the 3000-level. To be taken only in exceptional circumstances. Must be arranged by the student with his or her advisor and the faculty member who ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4441 CLASS 3686   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Independent study at the 3000-level may be undertaken by undergraduates upon completion of one semester of work at the 3000-level in the relevant field and only with the permission of the director of undergraduate studies in cases of extraordinary circumstances.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7620 CLASS 3686   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Independent study at the 3000-level may be undertaken by undergraduates upon completion of one semester of work at the 3000-level in the relevant field and only with the permission of the director of undergraduate studies in cases of extraordinary circumstances.

CLASS 3750

Introduction and training in dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) and its applications in archaeology, art history, climate and environment through lab work and participation in ongoing research projects ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  4109 CLASS 3750   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4860 CLASS 3750   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 4665

Topic: Augustine's philosophy of mind in De Trinitate view course details

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Syllabi:
  • Topic: Augustine's Philosophy of Mind

  • 17324 CLASS 4665   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 4721

See "Honors" under Classics front matter. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  4703 CLASS 4721   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  7313 CLASS 4721   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  7605 CLASS 4721   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  7615 CLASS 4721   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CLASS 4744

Several major and minor kingdoms situated around the Eastern Mediterranean basin flourished during the 14th -12th centuries BCE before a widespread violent collapse occurred around 1175. Thousands of cuneiform ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 17977 CLASS 4744   SEM 101

    • T White Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Monroe, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 4754

This seminar provides a higher-level general introduction to, and survey of, contemporary theories, methods, and approaches in the archaeology of the Mediterranean world. Rather than focusing on a specific ... view course details

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  • 17563 CLASS 4754   SEM 101

    • M Sibley Hall 318
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 4803

Within the long roiling and much heralded 'crises of the humanities', Classics is experiencing a contemporary crisis of its own. These queries are not least shaped around the disciplines continuing cultural ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 7803SHUM 4803SHUM 6803

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17645 CLASS 4803   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 6755

An introduction to the field of Dendrochronology and associated topics with an emphasis on their applications in the field of archaeology and related heritage-buildings fields. Course aimed at graduate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  6618 CLASS 6755   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6619 CLASS 6755   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7345

Pedagogical instruction and course coordination. Requirement for all graduate student teachers of LATIN 1201-LATIN 1202 and first-year writing seminars. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6729 CLASS 7345   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Roby, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7351

An introduction to the study of classics, intended for graduate students. Discussions will be led by faculty in the field, and topics may include: preparing for exams, finding a research topic, applying ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 19374 CLASS 7351   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7634

Course will introduce graduate students to different aspects of ancient society including slavery, economics, law, and citizenship among other topics.  view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Roman Law

  • 17387 CLASS 7634   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7689

Offers both an introduction to the different disciplines studying the non-literary sources for Roman history (epigraphy, archaeology, among others) and a discussion of important topics relevant to Roman ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HIST 7689

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17361 CLASS 7689   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7700

Archaeology studies the past through its material remains. In doing so, it builds on wide-ranging theories and methods to develop its own disciplinary toolbox. This graduate seminar explores this toolbox, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARKEO 7000

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Archaeological Theory Seminar

  • 17636 CLASS 7700   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7744

Several major and minor kingdoms situated around the Eastern Mediterranean basin flourished during the 14th -12th centuries BCE before a widespread violent collapse occurred around 1175. Thousands of cuneiform ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 17981 CLASS 7744   SEM 101

    • T White Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Monroe, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7754

This seminar provides a higher-level general introduction to, and survey of, contemporary theories, methods, and approaches in the archaeology of the Mediterranean world. Rather than focusing on a specific ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  • 17569 CLASS 7754   SEM 101

    • M Sibley Hall 318
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7803

Within the long roiling and much heralded 'crises of the humanities', Classics is experiencing a contemporary crisis of its own. These queries are not least shaped around the disciplines continuing cultural ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 4803SHUM 4803SHUM 6803

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17646 CLASS 7803   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person