Latin 4/533 Apollonius of Rhodes TTh 3:30-4:45 Modern Languages 304 Spring 2013 Prof. Mark Thatcher Office: Learning Services Building 218 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: MWF 10:00- 11:30, or by https://d2l.arizona.edu/ appointment Course Description We will be reading (in Greek) Book 3 of the Argonautica, the 3rd century BC epic poem by Apollonius of Rhodes. Part of the course will focus on developing Greek reading skills and reviewing grammar and usage as necessary. We will also investigate the contexts of the poem: the literary contexts of the Library at Alexandria and other Hellenistic poets, and the cultural contexts and changing Greek culture of the Hellenistic Period. Finally, we will read the rest of the epic and other texts in English, and discuss Apollonius’ place in the Greek (and Roman) epic tradition. Required Text R. Hunter, Apollonius of Rhodes: Argonautica Book III, ISBN 9780521312363 In addition, you will be expected to make regular use of the standard lexica and grammars, such as the following: H. W. Smyth, Greek Grammar, Cambridge MA, 1920 (rev. edn. 1956). ISBN: 0674362500 An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon: Founded upon the 7th ed. of Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon. Oxford, 1889 (repr. 1993). ISBN: 0199102066. (the Middle Liddell) Abridged Greek-English Lexicon, H. G. Liddell and R. Scott (eds.). Oxford, 1993. ISBN: 0199102074. (the Little Liddell) You will also be expected to find translations several Greek and Latin texts on your own (any translation will do), as listed in the schedule below. Important Dates Diagnostic Quiz: Thurs., Jan. 22 Quizzes: Tues., Feb. 12, and Tues., March 26 Paper draft due: Tues., April 2 (optional) Paper due: Tues., April 30 Final: Wed., May 8, 3:30-5:30 PM 1 Grading Breakdown Greek 533 Greek 433 Attendance/Participation: 25% Attendance/Participation: 25% Quizzes (2 of them): 20% Quizzes (2 of them): 25% Paper: 25% Paper: 25% Final Exam: 20% Final Exam: 25% Report: 10% Requirements and Expectations – Greek 433 Quizzes and Exams – The two quizzes will each be 30 minutes in length and will consist of a short passage to translate. You will also be expected to comment briefly on the literary and/or cultural significance of the passage. The final will be of similar design, only longer. Papers – 5-7 page paper, on a topic of your choice (developed in consultation with me). You are expected to consult some relevant secondary scholarship, but to a lesser degree than for Greek 533. You may, if you choose, submit a rough draft for feedback; see the schedule for due dates. Requirements and Expectations – Greek 533 In addition to the readings assigned in the schedule below, Greek 533 students will be expected to read Book 1 (except for the Catalogue) on their own; this material will be tested on the final. Quizzes and Exams – The two quizzes will each be 30 minutes in length and will consist of a somewhat longer passage to translate. You will also be expected to comment briefly on the literary and/or cultural significance of the passage. The final will be of similar design, only longer; it will also include a passage from the extra reading assigned from Book 1. Papers – 10-12 page research paper, on a topic of your choice (developed in consultation with me and most likely derived from your report topic). You may, if you choose, submit a rough draft for feedback; see the schedule for due dates. Reports – See the last two pages of this syllabus Attendance and Other Course Policies You are expected to come to every class meeting prepared to translate and discuss the assigned Greek and English readings. If, due to circumstances beyond your control, you cannot attend class, let me know as soon as possible (preferably in advance). Excessive unexcused absences or repeated lack of proper preparation will negatively impact your grade, including the possibility of failing the course. 2 The use of cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices during class is strictly forbidden: turn them off before class begins or I will take them away. Not only do these devices take your attention away from the material, they are disruptive and disrespectful to your fellow classmates. You may, if you wish, take notes on a laptop computer (vel sim.) with the sound turned off, but I reserve the right to take away this privilege from any student found checking email, using Facebook, or otherwise not paying attention to class. University Policies Students with disabilities should contact the UA Disability Resource Center (621- 3268, http://drc.arizona.edu/) for any special needs or accommodations. UA’s Code of Academic Integrity – particularly the section on plagiarism – (http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/codeofacademicintegrity) will be rigorously enforced. Be sure to familiarize yourself with it. Absences pre-approved by the UA Dean of Students (or Dean's designee) will be honored (according to the policies above), as will all holidays or special events observed by organized religions for those students who show affiliation with a particular religion (see further the UA Calendar of Religious Holidays, http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/religiousholidays/calendar.htm). In class, please always be respectful of others (see further the UA Policy on Threatening Behavior by Students, http://policy.arizona.edu/threatening- behavior-students) and practice common courtesy, e.g. turn off cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices, do not come to class late or leave early, do not read the Arizona Daily Wildcat or any other publication not related to the course during class. **The information contained in this syllabus, other than the grade and absence policies, may be subject to change with reasonable advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.** Other Resources There are a number of other resources available which you may find helpful, and which you may even wish to purchase: Texts o Hermann Fraenkel, Argonautica Apolloni Rhodii (Oxford 1961). (OCT text) o Francis Vian, Argonautiques (3 vols., Paris 1974-81). (Budé edition) Commentaries o George W. Mooney, The Argonautica of Apollonius Rhodius (Dublin 1912). (text and commentary; also available on Perseus: http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/ and search “Mooney”) o Peter Green, The Argonautika (Berkeley 1997). (translation and commentary). 3 Reference o Georg Autenrieth, A Homeric Dictionary (repr. Bristol 2009). o Appendices M and N to the Department of Classics M.A. Guidelines (see links on p. 6 of this syllabus) o Course bibliography (separate handout on D2L) o Hellenistic Bibliography website: http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/2012/06/hellenistic- bibliography.html Schedule of Readings Note: This schedule may be updated as we go, especially the English readings. Week Date Greek Reading English Readings Notes Week 1 Th 1/10 Course introduction Week 2 T 1/15 1-50 Hunter’s introduction Th 1/17 51-99 Iliad 18 (Thetis’ visit to Hephaestus) Week 3 T 1/22 100-150 Iliad 14 (Hera’s deception of Aphrodite and Zeus) Diagnostic Quiz (15 minutes) Th 1/24 151-199 Odyssey 9 (Cyclops episode) Week 4 T 1/29 200-249 Odyssey 7 (entering the palace of Alcinoos) Th 1/31 250-298 Week 5 T 2/5 299-349 Argonautica 1 Th 2/7 350-400 Week 6 T 2/12 401-451 Quiz 1 (30 minutes) Th 2/14 451-501 Odyssey 6 (Odysseus and Nausicaa) Week 7 T 2/19 502-552 Argonautica 1 Th 2/21 553-600 4 Week 8 T 2/26 601-650 Aeneid 4 (Dido) Th 2/28 650-700 Week 9 T 3/5 701-750 Th 3/7 751-801 SPRING BREAK Week 10 T 3/19 802-850 Argonautica 4 Th 3/21 851-901 Week 11 T 3/26 902-947 Quiz 2 (30 minutes) Th 3/28 948-999 Week 12 T 4/2 1000-1051 Paper draft due (optional) Th 4/4 1052-1101 Week 13 T 4/9 1102-1151 Euripides, Medea (esp. the speeches on oaths) Th 4/11 1152-1200 Week 14 T 4/16 1201-1251 Th 4/18 1252-1305 Week 15 T 4/23 1306-1353 Th 4/25 1354-1407 Week 16 T 4/30 Spillover, review, summary, whatever Papers Due Th 5/2 Reading Day Final: Wed., 5/8, 3:30-5:30pm 5 Reports – Greek 533 Reports for Greek 533 should be 10‐15 minutes in length; in that time you should: Identify the scope of the literary, philological, or historical problem at hand Discuss how it pertains to the passages we have read or will be reading Situate your topic within broader literary, philological, or historical issues. Reports will be followed by 10-15 minutes of discussion. On the next page is a list of suggested topics; feel free also to develop your own in consultation with me. They are all fairly broad and will need to be narrowed according to your own interests. This also means, potentially, that more than one person could choose the same broad topic but develop it differently. Choose your topic as soon as possible and schedule a date with me. I can provide suggestions to get you started, but you will need to research the topic on your own. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of beginning your research right away. Many important resources are not held by the UA Libraries, and you may well need to use Interlibrary Loan, which takes time. For bibliographical resources, see: Course bibliography (on D2L) Hellenistic bibliography website (see link above): L’Annee Philologique: www.annee-philologique.com (on campus) or www.annee-philologique.com.ezproxy2.library.arizona.edu// (off-campus) All reports much be accompanied by a handout (or, potentially, a PowerPoint), which should include: An outline of your presentation A bibliography of the most important works you consulted Any key passages you’re going to discuss For suggestions on creating a useful handout, see Appendix N of the Department of Classics M.A.