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Courses in English

  • CL 20 / The History of Ancient Greece (4) - view
    An introduction to the history of Greece from the Bronze Age to Alexander the Great, including its artistic, social, economic, religious, military, and political developments, and the evolution of the basic concepts that have influenced Western thought. Special attention is given to original sources, with readings from the Greek historians and consideration of archaeology. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years. Same as: HIST 20.
  • CL 21 / The History of Ancient Rome (4) - view
    An introduction to Roman history, covering the rise of Rome, Roman imperialism, social stresses, the transition from Republic to Empire, imperial civilization, the rise of Christianity, and the decline of the Roman Empire. Offering varies. Same as: HIST 21.
  • CL 22 / Classical Literature in Translation (4) - view
    Reading, analysis, and interpretation of selected classics of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Vergil's Aeneid, and representative selections from comedy, love-poetry, and Athenian tragedy. Provides an introduction to ancient life and thought and builds a foundation for the study of other literatures that draw heavily on the classical tradition. May be repeated for credit with permission of the department as the emphasis of the course varies. Offering varies.
  • CL 24 / Archaeology of Greece and Rome (4) - view
    An introduction to the material culture of the Greek and Roman worlds, including the main periods and styles of pottery, vase painting, sculpture, and other arts, as well as cities, sanctuaries, and architectural forms, from the Aegean Bronze Age to the Roman Empire. While furnishing an overview of the ancient classical world, the course considers what art and archaeology can tell us about civilization and society and about issues such as public and private, sacred and profane, male and female. Offering varies.
  • CL 25 / Classical Mythology (4) - view
    A study of Greek and Roman myth and legend in literature and art, with an exploration of the basic meaning of myth and its nature and function in various cultures. Considers the Indo-European and Near Eastern sources of classical myths as well as their influence in later European art and literature. Offered spring semester annually.
  • CL 27 / Society and Family in Ancient Greece and Rome (4) - view
    An examination of the lives of individuals in Classical Antiquity, both men and women in their public and private social lives. Considers gender roles, education, lifecycle, moral values, sexuality, working conditions, slavery, entertainments, religious activity, magic, medicine, and law. Makes use of a variety of sources from literature, inscriptions, art, and archaeology. Offering to be determined.
  • CL 28 / Classical Civilization: Selected Topics (2-4) - view
    Study of selected topics from Greek and Roman civilization, literature and archaeology. Topics change from year to year and include the Trojan War; the Golden Age of Athens; Rome of Caesar and Augustus; sport and spectacle in Greece and Rome; Alexander the Great; classics and computers; classics in cinema; Greek and Latin roots of English. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Not open to students who have taken two previous classics (CL) courses; they should register for CL 128. Offering to be determined. Fulfills: WI DIT
  • CL 120 / Classical Morality & Religious Ethics From Plato to Machiavelli (4) - view
    The course provides a history of classical moral thinking, both philosophical and theological, in the West by tracing this thought through Greek, Roman, and Christian philosophers, theologians, historians, dramatists, and Italian Renaissance Republicans. We will pay particular attention to how this intellectual history, found in philosophers and theologians, interacts with popular classical morality and piety as found in classical historians and dramatists, medieval morality dramatists, and biography. Topics to be covered will include but not be limited to: the nature of morality, moral realism, moral virtue, the relationship between tragedy and virtue, the goal of happiness and inner peace in the face of adversity, the interaction of religion and morality, love, marriage, friendship, sexual relations, raising children, and political ethics. The course will conclude with an overview of the recent revival of classical morality in religious and philosophical ethics. Same as: REL 120. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years.
  • CL 128 / Advanced Classics Seminar (2-4) - view
    This course investigates selected topics in Classics through readings in primary and secondary literature chosen to fit students' interests. Discussion of current issues in the field and their relevance to contemporary society. Required for all majors, except those writing an Honors thesis in the department. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Meets: Meets: One hour per week. Recommended: Maximum enrollment: 10. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status; Classics or Classical Studies major, Classical Studies minor, or completion of two Classics courses. With signature of instructor, open to juniors and seniors who have taken one Classics course. Offered spring semester.
  • CL 136 / Foundations of the European Intellectual Tradition (4) - view
    A survey of Western thought from the earliest Greek thinkers through the Renaissance, with emphasis upon the rise of a spirit of free inquiry, the growth of humanism and secularism, and debates between science and religion, tradition and innovation. Considered in their social contexts are the pre-Socratics, the Sophists, Plato and Aristotle, Stoics and Epicureans, early Christians, and representatives of medieval scholasticism and Renaissance humanism. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years. Same as: HIST 136.
  • CL 150 / Independent Study (2-4) - view
    Independent work in classics, chosen to meet students' special interests, in history, literature, classical civilization, or archaeology. Conducted as a tutorial with weekly meetings, written and oral reports. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: One classics course at the intermediate level and permission of instructor. Offered every fall and spring semester.
  • CL 165 / Greek and Roman Religions (4) - view
    An introduction to the religious thought and practices of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and (in this context) the early Christians. Topics include ritual, worship, and sacrifice; beliefs about the underworld and afterlife; the ancient mystery cults and the rise of Christianity; philosophical challenges to religion; the conflict of paganism and Christianity. Emphasis is placed on original literary, artistic, and archaeological sources. Prerequisite: A previous Classics course (preferably CL 25) or a previous REL course. Offering to be determined. Same as: REL 165.

Courses in Greek

  • GRK 1 / Elementary Greek I (4) - view
    An introduction to classical Greek grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with selected passages from ancient Greek authors read throughout the course, allowing students to gain a familiarity not only with the language itself but also with important aspects of Greek culture and civilization. Meets: Four hours class. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years.
  • GRK 20 / Elementary Greek II (4) - view
    An introduction to classical Greek grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with selected passages from ancient Greek authors read throughout the course, allowing students to gain a familiarity not only with the language itself but also with important aspects of Greek culture and civilization. Meets: Four hours class. Prerequisite: GRK 1. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years.
  • GRK 30 / Intermediate Greek: Prose (4) - view
    Readings from Greek prose works, such as the Histories of Herodotus and Plato's Apology of Socrates, together with a review of grammar and an introduction to Greek thought. Prerequisite: One year of college Greek or equivalent. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years.
  • GRK 99 / Greek Across the Curriculum (1-2) - view
    Foreign Languages across the Curriculum is a tutorial program which seeks to enable students with at least intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language to access authentic materials in that language that are relevant to a cognate course. Students will use their acquired skills to read and interpret texts in the foreign language and/or conduct research in the language. Knowledge gained will be applied to the work of the cognate course. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Signature of instructor required.
  • GRK 100 / Homer (4) - view
    Readings from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, with a study of their literary and historical significance. Prerequisite: GRK 30 or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
  • GRK 150 / Readings in Greek Authors (2-4) - view
    Extensive readings in a Greek author or authors selected to satisfy students' special areas of interest or need (e.g., selections may come from Greek epic, tragedy, comedy, lyric poetry, history, philosophy, or biography). May be taken as an independent study. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: GRK 30 or permission of instructor. Offered every fall and spring semester.

Courses in Latin

  • LAT 1 / Elementary Latin I (4) - view
    An introduction to Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with appropriate readings from original writings of ancient authors. Attention is given to aspects of Roman language, history, and culture that have strongly influenced Western thought. Offered fall semester.
  • LAT 2 / Elementary Latin II (4) - view
    An introduction to Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with appropriate readings from original writings of ancient authors. Attention is given to aspects of Roman language, history, and culture that have strongly influenced Western thought. Prerequisite: LAT 1. Offered spring semester.
  • LAT 30 / Intermediate Latin: Prose (4) - view
    Readings from Latin prose authors, such as Caesar, Sallust, and Cicero; consideration of Roman culture together with review of the language. Prerequisite: One year of college Latin or placement based on exam. Offered fall semester.
  • LAT 99 / Latin Across The Curriculum (1-2) - view
    Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum is a tutorial program which seeks to enable students with at least intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language to access authentic materials in that language that are relevant to a cognate course. Students will use their acquired skills to read and interpret texts in the foreign language and/or conduct research in the language. Knowledge gained will be applied to the work of the cognate course. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be taken again with a different cognate course. Prerequisite: LAT 30 or equivalent and signature of language instructor. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in a cognate course.
  • LAT 100 / Roman Poetry (4) - view
    Readings chosen from the love-poetry of Catullus and Ovid; Ovid's Metamorphoses (one of our major sources of classical mythology); Horace's Odes and Satires; and Lucretius. Consideration of the literary and cultural backgrounds of the works and their influence. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: LAT 30 or placement based on exam. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years.
  • LAT 110 / Vergil (4) - view
    Readings from Vergil's Aeneid and study of its literary and historical contexts. Prerequisite: LAT 30 or placement based on exam. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years.
  • LAT 120 / Roman Prose (4) - view
    Readings chosen from Cicero's speeches from the courtroom or the Senate; the letters of Cicero and Pliny; and the histories of Sallust, Livy, Suetonius, and Tacitus. With study of their historical contexts, prose style, rhetorical techniques, and influence. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: LAT 30 or placement based on exam. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years.
  • LAT 150 / Independent Study (2-4) - view
    Readings in Latin authors chosen to satisfy students' special interests. Weekly meetings, conducted as a tutorial, for translation, with oral and written reports. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: LAT 30 and permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring semester.