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CLASS 1331

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 1131

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8924 CLASS 1331   SEM 101

    • MTRF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Clary, T

CLASS 1450

From ca. 2100 BC to the Roman era, hieroglyphs representing the Middle Egyptian language were inscribed on texts, objects and architecture. In this initial course students learn how the language was written ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HIERO 1450

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18971 CLASS 1450   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Monroe, C

CLASS 1516

Gladiators executed stunning fight sequences, defied death, oozed sex appeal, stole wives (and husbands), and even, in the case of Spartacus, attacked the heart of the Roman empire. But who were the real ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20240 CLASS 1516   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Taborski, S

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

CLASS 1531

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

  • 20237 CLASS 1531   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Peiris Pattiyage, A

  • 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

  • 20238 CLASS 1531   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Challancin, C

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

CLASS 1551

In the Poetics, Aristotle asserts the most successful Greek tragedies elicited from their audiences both pity and fear, a two-fold experience of emotional release called "catharsis." Taking the philosopher's ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20433 CLASS 1551   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Danisi, M

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

CLASS 1553

What makes an original work of art authentic? Is a replica of a famous sculpture a derivative fake, or is the object valuable in its own right? Together we will examine themes of imitation, replication, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20434 CLASS 1553   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Danisi, M

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

CLASS 1615

Ancient Rome was a village the size of Ithaca that grew into a world empire. In this course students will be introduced to some of its literature, art, and famous personalities in the classical period ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SHUM 1615

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18939 CLASS 1615   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Fontaine, M

CLASS 1702

This introductory course surveys the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman world. Each week, we will explore a different archaeological discovery that transformed scholars' understanding of the ancient ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARKEO 1702NES 1602

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5817 CLASS 1702   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Barrett, C

CLASS 2000

This colloquium presents students with diverse approaches at the art-science interface used to interest, educate and motivate people to consider, address and solve environmental and sustainability challenges. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 19404 CLASS 2000   SEM 101

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Lehmann, J

      Platt, V

  • Preference is given to: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Arts & Sciences students planning to complete the Environment & Sustainability major. If you are interested in this course but unable to enroll, see https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.

CLASS 2010

This colloquium presents students with diverse approaches at the art-science interface used to interest, educate and motivate people to consider, address and solve environmental and sustainability challenges. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 19410 CLASS 2010   LEC 001

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Lehmann, J

      Platt, V

  • Application required. Apply by Friday, August 2, 2024 to: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_43dIVd6b6SPTBRA. Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

  • 19411 CLASS 2010   DIS 201

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Lehmann, J

      Platt, V

CLASS 2351

Readings from simple Sanskrit poetry: the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SANSK 2251

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3691 CLASS 2351   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: CLASS 1332 or equivalent.

CLASS 2603

In this course, we will read and discuss a wide range of ancient Greek literary and philosophical works as well as some modern critical and philosophical writings. We encourage active participation in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5653 CLASS 2603   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Kirk, A

  • Primarily for: first-year students. Application Required. See https://classics.cornell.edu/class-2603-application to apply.

CLASS 2604

The stories of Greek Mythology have ignited the imaginations of writers and artists from antiquity to the present day, from the tragedy of Achilles to the adventures of Percy Jackson. This course surveys ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3292 CLASS 2604   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Clary, T

CLASS 2630

This course examines the production and exchange of wine, beer, coffee and tea, and the social and ideological dynamics involved in their consumption. We start in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, and end ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARKEO 2522JWST 2522NES 2522

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18319 CLASS 2630   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Monroe, C

CLASS 2661

An introductory survey of ancient Greek philosophy from the so-called Presocratics (6th century BCE) through the Hellenistic period (1st century BCE) with special emphasis on the thought of Socrates, Plato, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 2200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4611 CLASS 2661   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Brennan, T

  •  4613 CLASS 2661   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  •  5266 CLASS 2661   DIS 202

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  •  5717 CLASS 2661   DIS 203

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

CLASS 2691

An introduction to the phonology, morphology, and syntax of Proto-Indo-European and the chief historical developments of the daughter languages. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 7691LING 2261LING 6261

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8928 CLASS 2691   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Weiss, M

CLASS 2750

These seminars offer an introduction to the humanities by exploring historical, cultural, social, and political themes. Students will explore themes in critical dialogue with a range of texts and media ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 2750SHUM 2750

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Statues and Public Life

  • 20126 CLASS 2750   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Platt, V

CLASS 2806

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FGSS 2806GOVT 2806LAW 6803

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19246 CLASS 2806   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Giannella, N

CLASS 3391

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

  •  3360 CLASS 3391   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • 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 data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

CLASS 3395

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SANSK 3301

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5339 CLASS 3395   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • McCrea, L

  • Prerequisite: two years study of Sanskrit or equivalent.

CLASS 3635

This course engages classical antiquity and its reception through the prism of queer studies. Cruising Homer, Sappho, Euripides, Plato, Ovid and more, we will explore how queer theoretical frameworks help ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FGSS 3636LGBT 3635SHUM 3635

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11042 CLASS 3635   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Lambert, C

  • Please contact Ryan Belle (rtb95) to be added to the wait list.

CLASS 3686

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

  •  3359 CLASS 3686   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: one semester of work at the 3000-level in the relevant field.
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5648 CLASS 3686   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: one semester of work at the 3000-level in the relevant field.
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

CLASS 3736

This course tells the history of the Roman empire through the urban development of its capital from the early 1st millennium BCE to the advent of Christian emperors in the 4th century CE. What does the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 18768 CLASS 3736   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Alexandridis, A

CLASS 3750

Introduction and training in dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) and its applications in archaeology, art history, climate and environment through lab work and participation in ongoing research projects ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 19287 CLASS 3750   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Manning, S

  • 19840 CLASS 3750   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Manning, S

CLASS 4662

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 7173PHIL 4200PHIL 6200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Ancient Philosophy and Cognitive Science

  • 18484 CLASS 4662   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Kamtekar, R

      Nichols, S

CLASS 4721

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  3536 CLASS 4721   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  5498 CLASS 4721   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  5635 CLASS 4721   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  5644 CLASS 4721   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CLASS 4746

Topics Rotate. Fall 2024 topic: Funerary Culture in the Greco-Roman East. Tombs, grave goods, and funerary rituals are often thought to offer traces into the world of the living (the tomb as a house being ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • Topic: Funerary Culture in the Greco-Roman East

  • 18841 CLASS 4746   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Alexandridis, A

CLASS 6701

Introduction to core readings in Greek and Roman art and archaeology.  view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARKEO 6701

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19013 CLASS 6701   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Barrett, C

CLASS 6755

An introduction to the field of Dendrochronology and associated topics with an emphasis on their applications in the field of archaeology and related heritage-buildings fields. Course aimed at graduate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 19296 CLASS 6755   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Manning, S

  • 20115 CLASS 6755   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Manning, S

CLASS 6766

This course tells the history of the Roman empire through the urban development of its capital from the early 1st millennium BCE to the advent of Christian emperors in the 4th century CE. What does the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 19415 CLASS 6766   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Alexandridis, A

CLASS 7173

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 4662PHIL 4200PHIL 6200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Ancient Philosophy and Cognitive Science

  • 10149 CLASS 7173   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Kamtekar, R

      Nichols, S

CLASS 7345

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

  •  5114 CLASS 7345   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Roby, C

CLASS 7346

A course to prepare Classics graduate students for exams and for professionalization. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11330 CLASS 7346   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Roby, C

CLASS 7691

An introduction to the phonology, morphology, and syntax of Proto-Indo-European and the chief historical developments of the daughter languages. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 2691LING 2261LING 6261

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8930 CLASS 7691   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Weiss, M

CLASS 7746

Topics Rotate. Fall 2024 topic: Funerary Culture in the Greco-Roman East. Tombs, grave goods, and funerary rituals are often thought to offer traces into the world of the living (the tomb as a house being ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • Topic: Funerary Culture in the Greco-Roman East

  • 18844 CLASS 7746   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Alexandridis, A