Classics (CLASS)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

CLASS 1332

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 2352

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

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Peiris Pattiyage, A

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Peiris Pattiyage, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one year prior Sanskrit study or permission of instructor.

CLASS 2640

An introduction to the origins and development of Western medicine in ancient Greece and Rome. We will read a variety of sources on the ancient theory and practice of medicine, including pre-Hippocratic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ARKEO 2640BSOC 2640

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9060 CLASS 2640   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Roby, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9063 CLASS 2640   DIS 201

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Kim, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11168 CLASS 2640   DIS 202

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Fodroczi, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2646

This introductory course explores the roles of amulets, love potions, curse tablets, and many other magical practices in ancient Greek and Roman societies. In this course, you will learn how to invoke ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANTHR 2846ARKEO 2846NES 2546

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10145 CLASS 2646   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10146 CLASS 2646   DIS 201

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Barrett, C

      Blum, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10147 CLASS 2646   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Barrett, C

      Taborski, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2652

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 2652PMA 2652

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10193 CLASS 2652   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Lambert, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 2689

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
    • Rebillard, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5522 CLASS 2689   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Rebillard, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  5792 CLASS 2806   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Giannella, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 3040

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 10851 CLASS 3040   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Damm, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3879 CLASS 3391   IND 601

    • 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 data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

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

  •  3017 CLASS 3686   IND 601

    • 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 data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5155 CLASS 3686   IND 602

    • 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 data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

CLASS 3741

This course explores the visual arts of the Mediterranean region from the court of Alexander the Great to the principate of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. During the first half of the semester we will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 3741

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9059 CLASS 3741   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Alexandridis, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 4035

This class examines the history and holdings of Cornell's teaching collection of ancient Greek and Roman objects. Designed to start a systematic inventory of the collections, it requires hands-on engagement ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • Topic: Cornell's Plaster Cast Collection

  • 10293 CLASS 4035   SEM 101

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Alexandridis, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10294 CLASS 4035   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Alexandridis, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 4722

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

    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Brittain, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11518 CLASS 4722   IND 602

    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Roby, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11519 CLASS 4722   IND 603

    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11520 CLASS 4722   IND 604

    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Giannella, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

CLASS 4757

This advanced seminar focuses on the archaeological study of houses, households, families, and communities. How is the study of domestic life transforming our understanding of ancient societies? How can ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 10206 CLASS 4757   SEM 101

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 6040

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 10854 CLASS 6040   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Damm, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7035

This class examines the history and holdings of Cornell's teaching collection of ancient Greek and Roman objects. Designed to start a systematic inventory of the collections, it requires hands-on engagement ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 11057 CLASS 7035   SEM 101

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Alexandridis, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11058 CLASS 7035   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Alexandridis, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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: PHIL 6200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Plato

  •  5908 CLASS 7173   SEM 101

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Brennan, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  4834 CLASS 7345   LEC 001

    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Roby, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7634

Course will introduce graduate students to different aspects of ancient society including slavery, economics, law, and citizenship among other topics.  view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Letters of Enslavement

  • 10158 CLASS 7634   SEM 101

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Giannella, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7757

This advanced seminar focuses on the archaeological study of houses, households, families, and communities. How is the study of domestic life transforming our understanding of ancient societies? How can ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 10210 CLASS 7757   SEM 101

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

CLASS 7960

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

    • 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

    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Alexandridis, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies