The Department of Classical and Oriental Studies at Hunter College of the City University of New
York would like to announce that it will be offering courses in Latin as well as in Classical Studies
during the summer of 2013. There are two summer sessions at Hunter College in a variety of
lengths:
First Session (Six Weeks) (3 June – 15 July); (Eight Weeks) (3 June – 29 July); (11 Weeks)
(3 June-19 August)
Second Session (5 weeks) (15 July-19 August)
The courses being offered in Classics are:
FIRST SESSION (3 June-15 July)
Classical Mythology (three sections) CLA 101 - A survey of Greek and Roman myth as
represented in ancient art and literature, with emphasis on modern interpretations and
theories.
1) M, TU, W, TH 8:00-9:34 AM, Hunter West Building 605 (section 001; code 0141; 3
hours/ 3 credits): instructor, Shawna Leigh
2) M, TU, W, TH 9:50-11:24 AM, Hunter West Building 116 (section 003; code 1384; 3
hours/ 3 credits): instructor, Jared Simard
3) M, TU, W, TH 5:45-7:19 PM, Hunter West Building 605 (section 002; code 0142; 3 hours/
3 credits): instructor, Joseph Salemi
Greek and Latin Roots of English (Two sections) CLA 110 - Study of the elements of language
structure; how languages work; elements of Latin and Greek in English vocabulary.
1) M, TU, W, TH 8:00-9:34 AM, Hunter West Building 116 (section 001; code 0144; 3 hours/
3 credits): instructor, Jared Simard
2) M, TU, W, TH 7:45-9:19 PM, Hunter West Building 214 (section 002; code1296; 3 hours/
3 credits): instructor, Joseph Salemi
Greek Civilization CLA 201 - Survey of ancient Greek culture: art and literature, religion,
philosophy, economics, politics, education, and athletics.
TU, TH 11:40 AM-2:48 PM, Hunter West Building 605 (section 001; code 0145; 3 hours/ 3
credits): instructor, Shawna Leigh
Roman Civilization CLA 203 - Survey of ancient Roman culture: art and literature, law,
architecture, engineering, economics, popular culture, leisure activities.
M, W 11:40 AM-2:48 PM, Hunter West Building 605 (section 001; code 1297; 3 hours/ 3
credits): instructor, Lawrence Kowerski III
FIRST SESSION (3 June-12 August)
Intensive Latin LAT 107 - An intensive course in beginning Latin that introduces the basics of the
Latin language, including vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. The course will prepare students to
read annotated selections of authentic Latin texts with understanding. Students will also gain
experience with writing, listening to, and speaking Latin as well. (Equivalent to LAT 101 and Latin
102 at Hunter College).
M,TU, W, TH 8:00- 10:00 AM, Hunter North Building C112 (section 001; code 1295; 6
hours/ 6 credits): instructor, Elias Theodoracopoulos
SECOND SESSION (16 July-19 August)
Introduction to Archaeology CLA 204 - Introduction to ancient archaeology, including Greece
and Rome, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, and the Levant.
M,TU, W, TH 10:00-11:53 AM, Hunter West Building 605 (section 001; code 1385; 3
hours/ 3 credits): instructor, Marina Thomatos
Advanced Readings in Latin Literature (July 17-August 19) LAT 316 - An introduction to the
Latin writings of Seneca the Younger, politician, philosopher, and tragedian. The first
half of the course will focus on Seneca’s prose, including selections from his
philosophical and political works. The second half of the course will consider extended
selections, the Thyestes. Throughout, the course will consider issues such as Seneca’s
life, his philosophy, and his unique style, as seen in both prose and tragedy. The two
texts planned for the course are James Ker’s Seneca Reader (Bolchazy-Carducci, 2011)
and Richard Tarrant’s edition of Thyestes (APA, 1985). This course is for
undergraduates.
M, W, TH 5:15-7:15 PM, Hunter West Building 611 (section 001; code 0430; 3 hours/ 3
credits): instructor, Timothy Hanford. This course is linked/combined with Supervised
Readings in Latin (LAT 708.00) for graduate students. Prereq: LAT 201 or equivalent
advanced readings: Latin literature, Department permission required.
This schedule is tentative and subject to change. For the most current information, visit Hunter’s
Searchable Schedule of Classes (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/onestop/registration/searchableschedule-of-classes), or contact the Classics Program at 212-772-4960 (office administrator,
Millie Arias: millie.arias@hunter.cuny.edu). Please direct questions to Adele Haft
(ahaft@hunter.cuny.edu), Classics Division Chair.
General information on the summer session at Hunter can be found at
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/summer/info. Matriculating and non-matriculating students are
welcome to register for courses. Non-matriculating students will have to apply to Hunter
college to become “Non-degree students” using a basic application. The deadline to submit
these applications so that a student can enroll in a summer course is April 1st. Information on
becoming a non-degree student at Hunter can be found at
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/ugprospects/getting-in/Applying/Non_Degree.