Spring 2012 Classical Studies Course Offerings

Spring 2012 Featured Class: Classics 3700 The Theory and Art of Translating Classical Literature TTh 9:30–10:45 Dr. John Given We all know that it is preferable to read Classical literature in the original Latin and Greek. Because of this, we often see translations as utilitarian stopgaps when we do not have the time or ability to read the original language. Yet, translation is an art form unto itself. It may have many different purposes and take many different forms. This seminar will study translations of Greek and Latin texts. We will theorize the practice of translation by considering, e.g., the place of the translator in the act of literary communication or what is the role of faithfulness in the translation process. We will compare different translations of the same texts to discover the translators' practices and preferences. We will study translations to evaluate their literary merit, their ideological biases and their implicit purposes. The ideal student for this course will have enough Greek or Latin to compare translations to original texts, but this is not strictly necessary.

ANTH 3030	Death and Disease in the Classical World	M. Perry	31996	MWF 1:00–1:50	Flanagan 241
ANTH 3113 / RELI 3113	Archaeology of the Old Testament World	L. Mazow	32056	TTh 11:00–12:15	Flanagan 284
ART 1906	Art History Survey	J. Bogdanovic	31933	001 MW 2:00-3:15	TBA
ART 1906	Art History Survey	J. Christie	32012	MW 3:30–4:45	Jenkins 1326
CLAS 1300	Greek and Latin for Vocabulary Building	M. Teske	34145	MW 3:30–4:45	Bate 1031
CLAS 1500	Classical Mythology	J. Given	34146	TTh 11:00–12:15	Bate 1031
CLAS 2220	Great Works of Ancient Literature: Greece	M. Teske	34147	TTh 12:30–1:45	Bate 1021
CLAS 3700	The Theory and Art of Translating Classical Literature	J. Given	34148	TTh 9:30–10:45	Bate 2011
CLAS 4000	Ancient Cults, Worship, Magic	M. Teske	34149	TTh 2:00–3:15	Bate 1021
GRK 1002	Ancient Greek Level II	J. Given	34139	MWF 12:00-12:50	Bate 2006
GRK 1004	Ancient Greek Level IV	T. Wilson-Okamura	34140	MWF 11:00–11:50	Rawl 307
HIST 3410	History of Ancient Rome	F. Romer	33501	MWF 1:00–1:50	Brewster B205
HIST 3412	A History of Christianity to 1300	M. Enright	33503	TTh 12:30–1:45	Brewster B204
LATN 1002	Latin Level II	S. Cerutti	34141	001 MWF 10:00–10:50	Bate 2020
LATN 1002	Latin Level II	S. Cerutti	34142	002 MWF 12:00-12:50	Bate 2021
LATN 1004	Latin Level IV	M. Teske	34143	MWF 12:00–12:50	Bate 1030
LATN 4002	Roman Drama	J. Stevens	34144	TTh 9:30–10:45	Bate 3321
MULT 4999	Seminar in Multidisciplinary Studies	J. Given		TBA	TBA

Spring 2012 Featured Class:

Classics 3700 The Theory and Art of Translating Classical Literature TTh 9:30–10:45 Dr. John Given

Classics 3700
The Theory and Art of
Translating Classical Literature
TTh 9:30–10:45
Dr. John Given