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Classics (CLAS)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/clas/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH256; phone (213) 740-3676.
Introduction to the culture of ancient Greece and its influence on contemporary ideas, institutions, values, and literary and artistic works of the imagination.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for one lecture and one discussion. The Greeks and Their Legacies introduces the culture of ancient Greece, including its mythology, drama, sport, history, art, science, and philosophy from the Bronze Age through the death of Alexander the Great. Throughout, this course focuses on the achievements of the Greeks and their relevance in the modern world. It also considers the representation of the ancient Greek world in films like Black Orpheus, Troy, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Alexander the Great. Participants will also explore some of the masterworks of Athenian drama with a focus on their social role in educating citizens and integrating veterans returning from war. As ancient Greece is also the birthplace of democracy, there is also a strong emphasis on the ideals of democracy, the conditions that foster it as well as those that threaten it. .
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19800R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 31 of 50 | Susan Lape | VKC100 |    | |
| 19801R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | Canceled | | |||
| 19802R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | Canceled | | |||
| 19803R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 21 of 25 | Beau Henson | SOSB52 | | |
| 19806R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 10 of 25 | Beau Henson | THH215 | |
The lives of prominent Greeks, Romans and others in their ancient historical and biographical contexts and in modern reevaluations through various written and visual media.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for one lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19820R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 88 of 98 | Vincent Farenga | THH301 | | |
| 19821R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 24 of 25 | Charles Russell-Schlesinger | VKC256 | | |
| 19822R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 23 of 25 | Charles Russell-Schlesinger | VKC256 | | |
| 19823R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 17 of 25 | Hannah Mason | VKC256 | | |
| 19824R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Hannah Mason | VKC256 | |
Classical Greek and Roman mythology as inspiration for literature, art, music, and film in various historical contexts.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Classical Greek and Roman mythology as inspiration for literature, art, music and film in various historical and cultural contexts.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19810R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 150 of 200 | Thomas Habinek | THH101 | | |
| 19811R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 13 of 25 | Louis Palazzo | VKC154 | | |
| 19812R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 27 of 27 | Louis Palazzo | VKC154 | | |
| 19813R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 25 | Russell Pascatore | VKC154 | | |
| 19814R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Russell Pascatore | VKC154 | | |
| 19815R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 5 of 25 | Emily Brown | VKC154 | | |
| 19816R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 19 of 25 | Emily Brown | VKC154 | | |
| 19817R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 21 of 25 | Steven Gonzalez | VKC205 | | |
| 19818R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 20 of 25 | Steven Gonzalez | VKC205 | |
Survey of the art and architecture of ancient Rome and its empire, from the beginnings of the city through Constantine (8th century BCE to 4th century CE).
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the AHIS department but may qualify for major credit in CLAS. To register, enroll in AHIS 322.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11926R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 30 | John Pollini | VKC260 | |
Democratic Institutions and practices, empire building, and cultural innovations of fifth and fourth century B.C. Athens using historical, rhetorical, dramatic, philosophical, and artistic sources.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19833R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 37 of 40 | Stefano Rebeggiani | VKC101 | |
This seminar-style course develops strategies for analyzing what material culture of the past can tell us about the individuals and cultures that interacted with it.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the AHIS department but may qualify for major credit in CLAS. To register, enroll in AHIS 415.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11991D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 19 | Ann Marie Yasin | VKC261 | |
The interaction of archaeology and contemporary societies through political and moral claims; archaeologists' role as stewards and interpreters of ancient cultures and their remains. Capstone course for the Interdisciplinary Archaeology major. Recommended preparation: background in archaeology, classics, or related field
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19839R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 20 | Lynn Dodd | THH113 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19840D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 7 | William Thalmann | OFFICE | |
Individual research for honors in the major leading to a substantial paper or other project. Not open to graduate students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19841D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 4 | William Thalmann | OFFICE | |
Introduction to the study of Roman culture and theories useful for modeling Roman culture and literature.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19847R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Tuesday | 4 of 12 | Anthony Boyle | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19855D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 8 | William Thalmann | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19852D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19856D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 8 | William Thalmann | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19860D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |