CLAS200 Introduction to Classical Studies

Fall, 2008
Department of Classics
Monmouth College

The general aim of this seminar is to provide an overview of research models and resources available to the undergraduate student of the Classics and to survey a current topic in the field.

Class will meet about 60 minutes per week. During this time there will be student reports as well as discussion and interpretation of the assigned readings, especially Richard's Twelve Greeks and Romans.

Every week you are expected to submit a short writing assignment in which you summarize and respond to the activities of the previous week. You will also organize all of this work into either a print or an electronic notebook in which you will also collect all handouts and materials distributed in seminar.

Attendance at various classics lectures and events during the semester is also required. Some of these required Classics events include the lectures sponsored by the Western Illinois Society of the Archaeological Institute of America.

Failure to complete any of these assignments may significantly affect your grade in the course.

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TEXTBOOKS:

Richard, Carl J.. Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World ISBN: 0-7425-2791-3 Format: Paperback, 258pp Pub. Date: 2003 Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield

A word on academic honesty: You are encouraged to work with other members of the class. However, please do not copy anyone else's work without giving proper credit. This is a form of plagiarism (copying someone else's work without giving credit) which is both dishonest and ineffective for your goal of learning Latin. Any student submitting plagiarized work will receive a failing grade for that assignment. If two papers with identical or nearly-identical work are submitted by different students, both papers will receive a failing grade.

Caveat: This syllabus is subject to revision by the instructor, provided that written or verbal notice is given in class.

This webpage was prepared by Professor Thomas J. Sienkewicz of Monmouth College. If you have any questions, you can contact him at toms@monm.edu.

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