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CLASS 1332
Elementary Sanskrit II

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SANSK 1132

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5897 CLASS 1332   LEC 001

  •  
    • MTRF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Clary, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CLASS 1331 or permission of instructor.

CLASS 1451
Ancient Egyptian II: Introduction to Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs

A continuation of HIERO 1450. For over two thousand years, from the Middle Kingdom (ca. 2100 BCE) into the Roman era, Egyptian monuments were inscribed with hieroglyphs of the Middle Egyptian writing system. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HIERO 1451

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18136 CLASS 1451   SEM 101

  •  
    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Monroe, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 1531
FWS: Greek Myth

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

  • 19640 CLASS 1531   SEM 101

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Clary, T

  • 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

  • 19641 CLASS 1531   SEM 102

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    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Hoffman, I

  • 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

  • 19642 CLASS 1531   SEM 103

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Gerdes, R

  • 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

  • 19643 CLASS 1531   SEM 104

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Gerdes, R

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

CLASS 1552
FWS: Image and Text in Antiquity

Can we translate works of art into words? Can letters on the page be visually captivating even before we decipher their meaning? This course examines how ancient authors and artists conceived ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19646 CLASS 1552   SEM 101

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Danisi, M

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

CLASS 1554
FWS: Reading the Classical Body

What does it mean to be embodied? In this course, we explore the diverse ways in which Greek and Roman artists and authors crafted ideas about the human body and embodied experience in their arts and letters. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19679 CLASS 1554   SEM 101

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Danisi, M

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

CLASS 1699
English Words: Histories and Mysteries

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.  Combined with: LING 1109

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18648 CLASS 1699   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Nussbaum, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 1812
Classics and Comics

What can comics, video games, and other contemporary media tell us about the ancient world? In this course, we'll explore comics and graphic novels including Shanower's "Age of Bronze," Frank Miller's ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19169 CLASS 1812   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Roby, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2352
Intermediate Sanskrit II

Readings from Sanskrit dramas and literary commentary. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SANSK 2252

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5902 CLASS 2352   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Peiris Pattiyage, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one year prior Sanskrit study or permission of instructor.

CLASS 2650
The Art of Humor in Greece and Rome

In this course we explore the art of comedy and humor in ancient Greece and Rome, with all readings in English. We begin with the Greek stage comedies of Aristophanes and Menander, and a "satyr play" by ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19185 CLASS 2650   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Fontaine, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2652
Ancient Greek Drama

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FGSS 2652, PMA 2652

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10193 CLASS 2652   SEM 101

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Lambert, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2688
Cleopatra's Egypt: Tradition and Transformation

Following the conquests of Alexander, the ancient civilization of Egypt came under Greek rule. This period is best known for its famous queen Cleopatra, the last independent ruler of ancient Egypt. But ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ARKEO 2688, ASRC 2688, HIST 2688, NES 2688

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19248 CLASS 2688   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19249 CLASS 2688   DIS 201

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19250 CLASS 2688   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2689
Roman History

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: HIST 2689

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5520 CLASS 2689   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Rebillard, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5521 CLASS 2689   DIS 201

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5522 CLASS 2689   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2729
Climate, Archaeology and History

An introduction to the story of how human history from the earliest times through to the recent period interrelates with changing climate conditions on Earth. The course explores the whole expanse of human ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  • 19234 CLASS 2729   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Manning, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 3391
Independent Study in Sanskrit, Undergraduate Level

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

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3879 CLASS 3391   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

CLASS 3396
Advanced Sanskrit II

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SANSK 3302

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17659 CLASS 3396   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • McCrea, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: CLASS 3395 or equivalent.

CLASS 3669
Plato

We will study several of Plato's major dialogues, including the Apology, the Meno, Phaedo, and Republic. Topics include knowledge and reality, morality and happiness, and the nature of the soul. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHIL 3202, PHIL 6202

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18192 CLASS 3669   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Kamtekar, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 3686
Independent Study in Classical Civilization, Undergraduate Level

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 their advisor and the faculty member who has ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3017 CLASS 3686   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5155 CLASS 3686   IND 602

  •  
    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

CLASS 3802
Race and Ethnicity in the Ancient World

We will consider two basic questions: did the ancient Greeks and Romans have a concept of race or racial identity? If not, what were the dominant collective identities they used to classify themselves ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HIST 3802, NES 3802

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19261 CLASS 3802   SEM 101

  •  
    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Giannella, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 4662
Topics in Ancient Philosophy

Advanced discussion of topics in ancient philosophy. Topics vary by instructors. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 7173, PHIL 4200, PHIL 6200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Ancient Philosophical Theories of Friendship

  • 18271 CLASS 4662   SEM 101

  •  
    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Brittain, C

      Kamtekar, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 4722
Honors: Senior Essay II

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3177 CLASS 4722   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Brittain, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11518 CLASS 4722   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Roby, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11519 CLASS 4722   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11520 CLASS 4722   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Giannella, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

CLASS 4803
What Is Classics? Towards a Critical Disciplinary History

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 7803

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19981 CLASS 4803   SEM 101

  •  
    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Pelliccia, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 6754
Byzantine Archaeology

A seminar on the archaeology of the Byzantine Empire, from the late Roman through to the early modern periods. Topics to be covered include: long-term changes in settlement patterns and urban development; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  • 18835 CLASS 6754   SEM 101

  •  
    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Anderson, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7173
Topics in Ancient Philosophy

Advanced discussion of topics in ancient philosophy. Topics vary by instructors.  view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 4662, PHIL 4200, PHIL 6200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Ancient Philosophical Theories of Friendship

  •  5908 CLASS 7173   SEM 101

  •  
    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Brittain, C

      Kamtekar, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7345
Graduate TA Training

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

  •  4834 CLASS 7345   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Roby, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7727
Climate, Archaeology and History

An introduction to the story of how human history from the earliest times through to the recent period interrelates with changing climate conditions on Earth. The course explores the whole expanse of human ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  • 19269 CLASS 7727   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Manning, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7770
The Aegean and East Mediterranean Bronze Age c. 3000-1000 BCE

An exploration of the archaeology and art of the Aegean region and of its neighbors during the Bronze Age, ca. 3000-1000 BCE: the origins and precursors of the Classical World. The course will investigate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARKEO 7271, NES 7701

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20007 CLASS 7770   SEM 101

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Manning, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7803
What Is Classics? Towards a Critical Disciplinary History

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 4803

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19982 CLASS 7803   SEM 101

  •  
    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Pelliccia, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7960
Independent Study in Classical Studies

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11294 CLASS 7960   IND 601

  •  
    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Manning, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11666 CLASS 7960   IND 602

  •  
    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Alexandridis, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies