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Classes
CLASS 1332
Course Description
An introduction to the essentials of Sanskrit grammar. Designed to enable the student to read classical and epic Sanskrit as soon as possible. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: SANSK 1132
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTRF Uris Hall G28
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Clary, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: CLASS 1331 or permission of instructor.
CLASS 1524
Course Description
Dante's horrifically sublime depiction of hell with his stories of corruption, lust, betrayal, and greed is as grippingly compelling today as it was over 700 years ago. In this class, we will follow Dante ... view course details
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Uris Hall G26
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Real, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
CLASS 1525
Course Description
Over 2500 years ago, Homer composed the Odyssey, the story of Odysseus' 10-year long journey home to Ithaca. A tale of war and love, loss and hope featuring powerful gods, menacing sorceresses, and invincible ... view course details
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 162
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Real, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
CLASS 1531
Course Description
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
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall 162
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Della Rocca, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
CLASS 1580
Course Description
Managing a large polity is a difficult task. At any given moment, the ruler has to balance the different demands of his or her populace, the priorities of the state, and the resources they have available. ... view course details
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Goldwin Smith Hall 158
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Behrens, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Goldwin Smith Hall GM09
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Behrens, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
CLASS 2352
Course Description
Readings from Sanskrit dramas and literary commentary. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: SANSK 2252
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Rockefeller Hall 347
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Peiris Pattiyage, A
- W Rockefeller Hall 347
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Peiris Pattiyage, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year prior Sanskrit study or permission of instructor.
CLASS 2640
Course Description
An introduction to the origins and development of Western medicine in ancient Greece and Rome. We will read a variety of sources on the ancient theory and practice of medicine, including pre-Hippocratic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ARKEO 2640, BSOC 2640
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Uris Hall 202
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Roby, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Rockefeller Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Kim, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Stimson Hall G01
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Fodroczi, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 2646
Course Description
This introductory course explores the roles of amulets, love potions, curse tablets, and many other magical practices in ancient Greek and Roman societies. In this course, you will learn how to invoke ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANTHR 2846, ARKEO 2846, NES 2546
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Malott Hall 406
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Barrett, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Goldwin Smith Hall 236
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Barrett, C
Blum, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Goldwin Smith Hall 236
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Barrett, C
Taborski, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 2652
Course Description
This course introduces students to ancient Greek drama, with a particular focus on the genre of tragedy and its relation to the cultural, political, and performance context of Athens in the 5th century ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FGSS 2652, PMA 2652
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW White Hall 106
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Lambert, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 2689
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to the history of the Roman empire, from the prehistoric settlements on the site of Rome to the fall of the Western empire in the fifth century and its revival in the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: HIST 2689
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW White Hall 106
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Rebillard, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Uris Hall G24
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Rebillard, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Uris Hall G20
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Rebillard, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 2806
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FGSS 2806, GOVT 2806, LAW 6803
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Rockefeller Hall 132
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Giannella, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 3040
Course Description
The history of the broader Mediterranean world is filled with human movements across a variety of scales, from individual traders and mercenaries to the emigration of whole societies. And yet, identifying ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 3040, ANTHR 6040, ARKEO 3040, ARKEO 6040, CLASS 6040
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 111
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Damm, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 3391
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Permission of DUS, in special circumstances only. To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Department Consent Required (Add)
CLASS 3686
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Permission of DUS, in special circumstances only. To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
CLASS 3741
Course Description
This course explores the visual arts of the Mediterranean region from the court of Alexander the Great to the principate of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. During the first half of the semester we will ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ARTH 3741
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Uris Hall 262
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Alexandridis, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 4035
Course Description
This class examines the history and holdings of Cornell's teaching collection of ancient Greek and Roman objects. Designed to start a systematic inventory of the collections, it requires hands-on engagement ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one laboratory. Combined with: ARKEO 4035, ARKEO 7035, ARTH 4035, ARTH 6035, CLASS 7035, SHUM 4035
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Cornell's Plaster Cast Collection
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Goldwin Smith Hall GM09
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Alexandridis, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Goldwin Smith Hall GM09
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Alexandridis, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
CLASS 4691
Course Description
How do we cross from an era of destruction and devastation to one of hope and possibility? When we see the signs of endings and extinctions all around us, can we move forward with courage and creativity? ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CLASS 6691, JWST 4695, JWST 6695, MEDVL 4691, MEDVL 6691, NES 4695, NES 6695, RELST 4691, RELST 6691, SHUM 4691, SHUM 6691
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R A D White House 109
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Haines-Eitzen, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 4722
Course Description
See "Honors" under Classics front matter. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
CLASS 4757
Course Description
This advanced seminar focuses on the archaeological study of houses, households, families, and communities. How is the study of domestic life transforming our understanding of ancient societies? How can ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4257, ANTHR 7257, ARKEO 4257, ARKEO 7257, CLASS 7757, NES 4757, NES 7757
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Uris Hall 260
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Barrett, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 6040
Course Description
The history of the broader Mediterranean world is filled with human movements across a variety of scales, from individual traders and mercenaries to the emigration of whole societies. And yet, identifying ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 3040, ANTHR 6040, ARKEO 3040, ARKEO 6040, CLASS 3040
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 111
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Damm, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 6691
Course Description
How do we cross from an era of destruction and devastation to one of hope and possibility? When we see the signs of endings and extinctions all around us, can we move forward with courage and creativity? ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CLASS 4691, JWST 4695, JWST 6695, MEDVL 4691, MEDVL 6691, NES 4695, NES 6695, RELST 4691, RELST 6691, SHUM 4691, SHUM 6691
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R A D White House 109
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Haines-Eitzen, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 7035
Course Description
This class examines the history and holdings of Cornell's teaching collection of ancient Greek and Roman objects. Designed to start a systematic inventory of the collections, it requires hands-on engagement ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one laboratory. Combined with: ARKEO 4035, ARKEO 7035, ARTH 4035, ARTH 6035, CLASS 4035, SHUM 4035
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Goldwin Smith Hall GM09
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Alexandridis, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Goldwin Smith Hall GM09
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Alexandridis, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
CLASS 7173
Course Description
Advanced discussion of topics in ancient philosophy. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHIL 6200
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Plato
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Morrill Hall 110
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Brennan, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 7345
Course Description
Pedagogical instruction and course coordination. Requirement for all graduate student teachers of LATIN 1201-LATIN 1202 and first-year writing seminars. view course details
CLASS 7634
Course Description
Course will introduce graduate students to different aspects of ancient society including slavery, economics, law, and citizenship among other topics. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Letters of Enslavement
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Goldwin Smith Hall 122
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Giannella, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 7757
Course Description
This advanced seminar focuses on the archaeological study of houses, households, families, and communities. How is the study of domestic life transforming our understanding of ancient societies? How can ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4257, ANTHR 7257, ARKEO 4257, ARKEO 7257, CLASS 4757, NES 4757, NES 7757
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Uris Hall 260
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Barrett, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
CLASS 7960
Course Description
Independent course in topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Students select a topic in consultation with the faculty member who has agreed to supervise the course work. view course details