University of Arkansas. Fall, 2004.
Greek 575: Longus, Daphnis and Chloe
Professor Daniel B. Levine
Illustration: Statue of a Muse, Melpomene or Polyhumnia . From Kremna, Turkey, marble, ca. CE 200. Height 97 cm. J. Paul Getty Museum 94.AA.22. An appropriate illustration, because she is so beautiful and so chaste, as was Longus' Muse.
Welcome to Greek Romance!
This semester we will read one of the best known examples of this genre from late Antiquity, and examine its place in Greek literature. We will read Daphnis and Chloe in English, and a good part of it in Greek. We shall compare it to other late-antique "novels," and seek to appreciate its own unique qualities.
D. B. Levine, Kimpel Hall 502. Office Hours MWF 10:30-11:20 and by appointment.
Email: dlevine@uark.edu
Telephone: 479-521-3294
Leave messages and send mail to: Kimpel Hall 425, Department of Foreign Languages
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Class Procedures.
SECONDARY LITERATURE SUMMARIES.
At specific times during the semester (see schedule below), students will hand in typed summaries of the main points of chapters and/or articles on Daphnis and Chloe and the Ancient Novel. These are to be typed, no longer than four pages: double-spaced 12-point type. Click here for some bibliography to summarize.
PRESENTATION ON PRIMARY LITERATURE
In November (see schedule below), students will give in-class presentations on ancient literature related to Daphnis and Chloe. These will include the works of Theokritos, Achilles Tatius, Apuleius, Petronius, Heliodorus, Parthenius, Ninus Romance, Lukios e Onos, Chariton, Xenophon of Ephesos. Each student will research one of these works, and present their findings in class, with a handout containing basic facts to know, and a summary of how each work is related to Longus' work. Students will choose one of these works in the first week of the semester, so they will have plenty of time to gather information for their presentations.
EXAMINATIONS
Students will read Greek portions of Daphnis and Chloe and translate them into English. They will answer questions about Greek grammar and style. They will give the etymologies of words presented daily in class ("secret words").
Required Textbooks:
1. Longus Daphnis and Chloe, translated by Ronald McCail (Oxford, 2002). Available at the University of Arkansas Bookstore in the Arkansas Union.
2. Daphnis and Chloe. Parthenius text and translation by G, Thornley, revised and augmented by J. M. Edmonds (Loeb Classical Library #69;Cambridge, Mass. 1989). Available from Dr. Levine.
3. Longus' Daphnis and Chloe by Edmund Cueva and Shannon Byrne (Bolchazi-Carducci, Dec., 2004). Text, Commentary, Vocabulary, Glossary. Available from Dr. Levine on Compact Disk, and on reserve electronically: http://library.uark.edu/screens/reserve.html
This text requires availability of font "Athenian" on the computer which you use.
Grades:
Daily Participation and Class Preparation (including secret word presentations): 25%
3 Examinations: 25%
2 In-Class Presentations: 25%
3 Written Assignments (Summaries): 25%.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. The professor will drop three of the lowest participation/preparation grades. If inclement weather prevents a student from attending class, the professor will give the opportunity for making up the work. If the University of Arkansas is open, we will hold class.
Tentative Schedule of Classes and Assignments. Start reading!
I plan to revise this list in line with the exact Greek readings you choose from books 2-4.
Week 1
August 23 Introduction
August 25 Proem in Greek. Read the whole work in English.
August 27 1.1-1.2
Week 2
August 30 1.3-1.5
September 01 1.6-1.8
September 03 1.9-1.11
Week 3
September 6 Labor Day Holiday
September 08 1.12-1.15
September 10 1.16-1.19
Week 4
September 13 1.20-1.23
September 15 1.24-1.26
September 17 1.27-1.29
Week 5
September 20 1.30-1.32
September 22 Review HAND IN SECONDARY LITERATURE SUMMARY #1
September 24 Examination #1
Week 6
September 27 Reports. Daphnis and Chloe Secondary Literature
September 29 Reports. Daphnis and Chloe Secondary Literature
October 01 Reports, Daphnis and Chloe Secondary Literature
Week 7
October 04 Selections from book 2
October 06 Selections from book 2
October 08 Selections from book 2
Week 8
October 11 Selections from book 2
October 13 Selections from book 2
October 15 Selections from book 2
Week 9
October 18 Selections from book 3 HAND IN SECONDARY LITERATURE SUMMARY #2
October 20 Selections from book 3
October 22 Selections from book 3
Week 10
November 01 Selections from book 3
November 03 Selections from book 3
November 05 No Class. Work on Reports. on Other Ancient Romances.
Week 11
November 08 Examination #2
November 10 Reports. Other Ancient Romances
November 12 Reports. Other Ancient Romances
Week 12
November 15 Reports. Other Ancient Romances
November 17 Selections from book 4
November 19 Selections from book 4
Week 13
November 22 Selections from book 4
November 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday
Week 14
November 29 Selections from book 4
December 01 Selections from book 4
December 03 Selections from book 4
Week 15
December 06 Review HAND IN SECONDARY LITERATURE SUMMARY #3
Examination #3