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Dr. Yates' Classical Mythology class prepares to elect the Unofficial Myth Mascot for Millsaps College.
From the 2012-2013 Millsaps College Catalog. See a list of all current classes.
Classical Studies: Civilization
The following courses are conducted in English; they are open to all students for elective and credit/no credit. Different courses in this sequence will be offered from year to year.
2300 Greek Legacy: Culture and Civilization (4 sem. hours). This introductory course begins its study of classical Greek civilization with the astonishing cultures of Bronze Age Greece and continues with an examination of the defining moments of classical Greek and Hellenistic civilization. We examine major historical periods, authors, genres, and artistic works to understand their impact on Greek civilization and their continuing legacy in the modern world. Offered in rotation. Prerequisites: None.
2310 Roman Legacy: Culture and Civilization (4 sem. hours). This introductory course traces the 1,000-year rise of Rome from a cultural backwater to the undisputed master of the Mediterranean world. We examine major historical periods, authors, genres, and artistic works to understand their impact on Roman civilization and their continuing legacy in the modern world. Offered in rotation. Prerequisites: None.
2320 Classical Mythology (4 sem. hours). Western art and literature have their roots in Greek and Roman stories about gods and titans, awe-inspiring deeds and magical transformations. Today we refer to these stories as "myths." In this course, we will examine the Greco-Roman gods and goddesses, the heroes and heroines, villains and monsters, as well as major mythic cycles such as the Trojan War cycle. We will consider how myth shapes the works of Classical poets, artists, dramatists, and how those works, in turn, influenced the later Western and Renaissance traditions. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: None.
2400 Study Abroad Courses in Greece (4 sem. hours). A study-abroad course in Greece based on literary, historical, and material evidence. All readings are in English. These courses will have on-campus sessions in addition to field study. Counts toward major and minor requirements as a Classical Civilization course.Offered in rotation.
2410 Study Abroad Courses in Italy (4 sem. hours). A study-abroad course in Italy based on literary, historical, and material evidence. All readings are in English. These courses will have on-campus sessions in addition to field study. Counts toward major and minor requirements as a Classical Civilization course. Offered in rotation.
3320 Classical Origins of Comedy (4 sem. hours). Why do we (or don't we) laugh at things? In this class we will investigate the Classical roots of western comedy by exploring the comedic masterpieces of ancient Greece and Rome. Secondary readings from such thinkers as Aristotle, Bakhtin, Freud, and Frye will help us understand how the humor operates both in the texts and in society more generally. The course will compare ancient comedy with modern offshoots such as "The Daily Show" and "South Park." As a final project, the students will write and perform their own comedic plays in groups for their classmates. Fulfills civilization requirement for Classics majors and minors. Cross-listed with THEA-3750 and SOAN-2850. Offered occasionally.
3330 Classical Art and Archaeology (4 sem. hours). This course will focus on the changing vision of the world and human experience in ancient Greek and Roman art and the forms and techniques that artists created to represent that vision. We examine such shifts in perspective as Classical to Hellenistic, small city-state societies to cosmopolitan civilizations, and idealism to realism. Offered occasionally.
3340 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (4 sem. hours). A survey of the impact of classical philosophy upon the development of a largely Christian European culture. Cross-listed with PHIL 3010. Offered occasionally.
3350 Ancient History (4 sem. hours). A survey of the political and cultural developments from the origins of urban life to the dissolution of the Roman Empire. Cross-listed with HIST 3510. Offered occasionally.
3360 Greek and Roman Religion (4 sem. hours). A survey of the religious and social significance of cult and state religious practices as they were performed from Minoan culture through the birth of early Christianity. Offered occasionally.
3530-3533 Independent Study (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours).
3730-3733 Special Topics (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours).
Classical Studies: Greek
Greek fulfills the language requirement for the B.A. degree and for Phi Beta Kappa. 2000-level are intended for third-semester work. Intermediate readers (e.g. 4th through 6th semester) should take 3000-level courses. 4000-level courses are for advanced students (5th semester or beyond). They are taught together with 3000-level classes but include a 4th hour research colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper.
1010-1020 Introduction to Greek I and II (4 sem. hours). Learn to think and read like an ancient Greek. This introductory sequence introduces students to all essential Greek grammar, vocabulary, and forms, while emphasizing critical reading skills. Offered regularly.
2010 Plato - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). A 3rd semester reading course in ancient Greek. Selected readings from the dialogues of Plato illustrate the range of Socratic and Platonic thought. Offered in rotation. Prerequisites: Two semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
2020 Xenophon - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). A 3rd semester reading course in ancient Greek. Selected readings in Attic Greek prose from Xenophon's Symposium, Anabasis, Oeconomicus, Memorablia, or Cynegeticus. Prerequisites: Two semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
2030 Greek Historians - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). A 3rd semester reading course in ancient Greek. Selected readings from Herodotus or Thucydides. Offered in rotation. Prerequisites: Two semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
2040 Greek Tragedy - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). A 3rd semester reading course in ancient Greek tragedy. We read at least one play of Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides. Offered in rotation. Prerequisites: Two semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
2050 Attic Orators - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). A 3rd semester reading course in ancient Greek focusing on the speeches of Lysias or Demosthenes. We will explore Greek rhetoric, Athenian court practices as well as the social and political context for the speeches. Prerequisites: Two semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
2700-2703 Special Topics (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours). Readings from selected authors at the 3rd semester level, for students who have completed the fundamentals of Greek grammar but have not yet had a reading course. Prerequisites: Two semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3010 Plato - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate-level readings from the dialogues of Plato illustrate the range of Socratic and Platonic thought. Offered in rotation. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3020 Xenophon - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate-level readings in Attic Greek prose from Xenophon's Symposium, Anabasis, Oeconomicus, Memorabilia, or Cynegeticus. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3030 Greek Historians - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from Herodotus or Thucydides. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3040 Greek Tragedy - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides, with selected plays in translation. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3050 Attic Orators - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from several speeches of Lysias or Demosthenes. We will explore Greek rhetoric, Athenian court practices as well as the social and political context for the speeches. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3060 Homer - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from selected books of the Iliad or Odyssey in Homeric Greek. We will also address key issues and texts pertaining to the Homeric Question. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3070 Aristophanes - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from at least one of Aristophanes' comedies with selected plays in translation. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3080 Aristotle - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from Aristotle's treatises. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3090 Lyric Poetry - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from a selection of Greek lyric poets including Sappho, Archilochus, Alcman, Solon Bacchylides, Pindar, and Anacreon. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3500-3503 Independent Study in Greek (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours). Prerequisites: Three semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
3700-3703 Special Topics (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours). Study of such authors as Hesiod, Hellenistic poets, New Testament writers, and Greek composition, prose or verse. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Greek or equivalent.
4010 Plato - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course from the dialogues of Plato including a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4020 Xenophon - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation in Attic Greek prose with readings from Xenophon's Symposium, Anabasis, Oeconomicus, Memorabilia, or Cynegeticus. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4030 Greek Historians - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course on the histories of Herodotus or Thucydides including a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4040 Greek Tragedy - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation on the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides, with selected plays intranslation. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4050 Attic Orators - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course in the speeches of Lysias or Demosthenes. We will explore Greek rhetoric, Athenian court practices as well as the social and political context for the speeches. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4060 Homer - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course from selected books of the Iliad or Odyssey in Homeric Greek. We will also address key issues and texts pertaining to the Homeric Question. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4070 Aristophanes - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation on Aristophanes' comedies with selected plays in translation. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4080 Aristotle - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course in Aristotle's treatises. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4090 Lyric Poetry - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course on the Greek lyric poets including Sappho, Archilochus, Alcman, Solon Bacchylides, Pindar, and Anacreon. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4700-4703 Special Topics - Advanced (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours). Study of such authors as Hesiod or the Hellenistic poets, New Testament writers, and Greek composition, prose or verse. An advanced translation course in Greek including a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
4900 Senior Seminar in Greek (4 sem. hours). This advanced Greek course fulfills the college's Senior Seminar requirement. It will meet in tandem with one of the 4000-level Greek translation classes listed above (4010-4090), but in addition to the readings in Greek and research component (4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper), students will also complete their Core 10 essays (Reflections on Liberal Studies.) Offered each semester. Prerequisites: Four semesters of college ancient Greek or equivalent.
Classical Studies: Latin
Latin fulfills the language requirement for the B.A. degree and for Phi Beta Kappa. 2000-level courses are intended for third-semester work. Intermediate readers (e.g. 4th through 6th semester) should take 3000-level courses. 4000-level courses are for senior students (5th semester or beyond) and taught together with 3000-level classes, but include a 4th hour research colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper.
1110-1120 Introduction to Latin (4 sem. hours). Learn to think and read like a Roman. This introductory sequence introduces students to all essential Latin grammar, vocabulary, and forms, while emphasizing critical reading skills. Readings include selections from Latin prose and poetry that illustrate key concepts and events from Roman civilization. Offered annually.
2100 Ovid - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). Selected readings from the poetry of Ovid illustrate Ovid's blazing wit, masterful artistry, and sardonic view of the relations between mortals and immortals. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
2110 Vergil - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). Selected readings from the Vergil's Aeneid illustrate his great examinations of the universal human struggle to understand fate and free will, passion and reason, the self and society. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
2120 Cicero - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). Selected readings of the speeches, letters, and philosophical works illustrate why Cicero is considered the master of Latin prose. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
2130 Catullus - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). Selected readings of the Carmina illustrate this profane and personable late-Republican author's remarkable range of genre, meter, theme, and emotion. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
2140 Livy - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). Selected readings from Livy's Ab Urbe Condita, a monumental history of Rome from its earliest mythic origins to the brink of an Empire. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
2150 Caesar - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). Selected readings from Caesar's autobiographical accounts of the Gallic and Civil wars. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
2160 Sallust - 3rd Semester (4 sem. hours). Selected readings from Sallust's Bellum Catilinae. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
2710-2713 Special Topics - 3rd Semester (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours). Readings from selected Roman authors. Prerequisite: two semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3100 Ovid - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from a range of Ovid's poems illustrate his blazing wit, masterful artistry, and sardonic view of the relations between mortals and immortals. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3110 Vergil - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from Vergil's works: Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3120 Cicero - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from the speeches, letters, and philosophical works illustrate why Cicero is considered the master of Latin prose. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3130 Roman Comedy - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from the comedies of Plautus or Terence. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3140 Roman Historians - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from the histories of Livy or Tacitus. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3150 Roman Satire - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings in the poetic satires of Horace, Persius, and Juvenal. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3160 Lucretius - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from Lucretius' De Rerum Natura. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3170 Apuleius - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from Apuleius' Metamorphosis, the earliest extant, complete Roman novel. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3180 Seneca - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from Seneca's philosophical treatises, letters, or tragedies. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3190 Late Antique and Medieval Latin - Intermediate (4 sem. hours). Intermediate level readings from a selection of poets and prose authors, pagans and Christians, men and women from every corner of the post-Classical Roman world (ca. 400 to 1300 CE). Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3710-3713 Special Topics (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours). Study of selected authors such as Horace, Sallust, Lucan, Statius, Pliny, Petronius, the Latin elegists, or a Latin prose composition. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Three semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
3510-3513 Independent Study in Latin (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours). Three semesters of college Latin or equivalent.
4100 Ovid - Advanced (4 sem. hours). Advance readings from a range of Ovid's poems illustrate his blazing wit, masterful artistry, and sardonic view of the relations between mortals and immortals. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4110 Vergil - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course in a range of Vergil's poetry from the Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4120 Cicero - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course from a range of Cicero's speeches, letters, and philosophical works to illustrate why Cicero is considered the master of Latin prose. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4130 Roman Comedy - Advanced (4 sem. hours). Advanced level readings from the comedies of Plautus or Terence. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Students will also complete their Core 10 essays (Reflections on Liberal Studies). Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4140 Roman Historians - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course of books from the histories of Livy or Tacitus. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4150 Roman Satire - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course of a range of Roman satire by Horace, Persius, and Juvenal. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4160 Lucretius - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course on Lucretius' De Rerum Natura. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4170 Apuleius - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course on Apuleius' Metamorphosis, the first extant, complete Roman novel. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4180 Seneca - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course of Seneca's philosophical treatises, letters, or tragedies. This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4190 Late Antique and Medieval Latin - Advanced (4 sem. hours). An advanced translation course based on selections by poets and prose authors, pagans and Christians, men and women from every corner of the post-Classical Roman world (ca. 400 to 1300 CE). This course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4710-4713 Special Topics - Advanced (1, 2, 3, or 4 sem. hours). Study of selected authors such as Horace, Sallust, Lucan, Statius, Pliny, Petronius, the Latin elegists, or a Latin prose composition. Offered occasionally. This advanced translation course includes a 4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper. Prerequisite: Four semesters of Latin or the equivalent.
4910 Senior Seminar in Latin (4 sem. hours). This advanced Latin course fulfills the college's Senior Seminar requirement. It will meet in tandem with one of the 4000-level Latin translation classes listed above (4110-4190), but in addition to the readings in Latin and research component (4th hour colloquium, instruction in disciplinary research tools, and a seminar paper), students will also complete their Core 10 essays (Reflections on Liberal Studies). Prerequisites: Four semesters of college Latin or equivalent.
Classical Studies: Hebrew
1210-1220 Introduction to Classical Hebrew (4 sem. hours). This year-long study of Classical (ancient, biblical) Hebrew will focus on mastery of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax in order to lay the foundation for proficient reading of Hebrew texts. Cross-listed with RLST 1010 and RLST 1020.
2200 Classical Hebrew Readings (4 sem. hours). This semester course will focus on a wide selection of readings in Classical Hebrew, with some attention to later forms of Hebrew, including Qumran and Rabbinic. Cross-listed with RLST 2020.
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