Classics

Continuation of 001, with increased emphasis on reading.

Review of the language and selected readings in prose and poetry.

Includes the reading of selections from major authors, usually in poetry.

Fundamentals of the language and the reading of simple Attic prose, with supplementary reading on Greek civilization.

Continuation of CLAS 010, with increased emphasis on reading.

Review of the language and selected readings.

Includes the reading of selections from major authors.

The first part of a two-semester core course for freshmen, designed to enhance their understanding of great and enduring themes of humanistic inquiry. Students read literary and philosophical works of major historical significance and value from a contemporary viewpoint. Students explore themes such as cultural collision and resolution, concentrating on various aspects of the epic tradition. 

The second part of a two-semester core course for freshmen. In this course students study the relationship of the self to the other, with all its attendant considerations, and concentrate on generic distinctions between comedy and tragedy in drama, autobiography, and fiction.

This course focuses on the study of various major themes in the study of the ancient world. Consistent with the interests of the instructor, the emphasis will fall on those literary, philosophical, historical, and political texts which are pertinent to an investigation of notions such as gender, the hero, freedom, religion, justice, and so on.

Systematic study of Greek and Latin elements of English words, the history of English words, and principles of word formation. Develops the student s ability to interpret unfamiliar words in context.

Systematic study of Greek and Latin elements found in medical terminology, together with the principles of word formation. This etymological aspect is placed within the broader context of the origins and evolution of ancient medicine. Recommended for students who anticipate careers in medicine.

Cultural interactions among societies in the Eastern Mediterranean left lasting contributions to world civilization, from the introduction of cities and writing systems to the emergence of large-scale empires. The course focuses on literature & orality, on ideas & beliefs (particularly the Hebrew Bible), and on art & archaeology. Required for the Interdisciplinary Humanities: Ancient and Modern major.

Covers topics in modern Greek and Roman language, culture, and history.

An intensive study and discussion of classical texts that have been chosen for their significance to the development of what has come to be called western culture. The main objective is to consider particular conceptions of what it means to be human and to consider the place of such conceptions in the development of critical thought. Participation is limited to students in the COAS Honors Program. 

This course will cover the history of Israel from Biblical through Roman times as a context for the emergence of Christianity. Participation is limited to students in the COAS Honors Program.

An exploration of nature and origins of apocalyptic thinking, beginning with 2nd Temple Jewish and early Christian texts.  The second half of the seminar focuses on modern expressions of apocalypticism in religion, politics, literature, film, and popular culture. Participation is limited to students in the COAS Honors Program.

A supervised study on a topic chosen in conjunction with an appropriate faculty supervisor.

A supervised study on a topic chosen in conjunction with an appropriate faculty supervisor.

Advanced study of topics in Greek and Latin literature, ancient history, ancient philosophy, classical civilization, and/or linguistics, arranged and carried out in cooperation with an instructor.

Open to students in the COAS Honors Program. A supervised study on a topic chosen in conjunction with an appropriate faculty supervisor.

Open to students in the COAS Honors Program. A supervised study on a topic chosen in conjunction with an appropriate faculty supervisor.

This course offers a cultural and intellectual history of Ancient Greece through readings of its surviving literature. Students examine some of the major works of Greek literature and the Greek contribution to epic and lyric poetry, tragic and comic drama, historiography, philosophy, and science.  All works are read in English translation.

This course offers a cultural and intellectual history of Ancient Rome through readings of its surviving literature. Students examine some of the major works of Roman literature and the Roman contribution to epic and lyric poetry, tragic and comic drama, historiography, philosophy, and science.  All works are read in English translation.

An introduction to the art and archaeology of the ancient cultures of Greece and Italy. Students first study the development of the Greek art from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. Students then study then examine the artistic, architectural, and engineering achievements of the ancient Romans, from foundation of Rome to the Christian period.

A survey of ancient Greek culture from the Bronze Age (ca. 2000 bce) to the time of Alexander the great (ca. 300's bce). The course examines the evolution of Greek society, art, literature, and material culture in the historical context of political and cultural developments.

An introduction to the history of Rome from the founding (Monarchy) through the period of the Republic and culminating in the establishment of the Empire. Focus on, among other topics, political, social, legal, religious developments mainly through the close reading of primary source materials.

An introduction to the genre of Greek tragedy, taught in translation. The course examines the origins and performance context of tragedy, in addition to the particular styles and dramatic techniques of the three major tragedians Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.

A study of the origins and development of Greek and Roman mythology, heroic legend, and folktale. Myths are studied within the context of ancient culture, considering such issues as their relation to foreign material, as well as their ability to convey cultural ideals, power structures, class hierarchies, political ideologies, religious beliefs, etc.

This course explores the importance of Africa in the Greco-Roman world, in particular Africa's economic, intellectual, political, and artistic contributions to the ancient world. The course also examines ancient attitudes toward race and considers famous Africans of antiquity.

An introduction to the various forms of humor that existed in the ancient Mediterranean world, in particular Greek comedic performance and Roman satirical writing. Texts are studied in translation, as a way to examine ancient theories of humor, entertainment, and social commentary.

This course studies various topics related to law, politics, and rhetoric in the Ancient world.

An examination of the cultural constructions of women and men and the ideologies of gender difference that determined the way men and women of ancient Greece and Rome thought about themselves and each other. The course considers the difference between ideology and "daily life" by juxtaposing what can be known of historical reality with conceptualizations in selected surviving texts.

An introduction to the theory and practice of slavery in antiquity with the main focus on the institution of slavery in Rome. The topic will be examined via diverse texts and disciplines; e.g., religion, law, literature, philosophy. Also an examination of the impact and connections of ancient slavery to the institution in the New World.

A program of reading, discussion and examination on a specific area of study chosen with an appropriate faculty advisor. This course cannot be repeated for credit with a different topic.

Reading and translation of extensive selections from the Odyssey. Introduction to epic meter, to Homeric Greek, and to the poet's style. Consideration of evidences of oral composition and discussion of the heroic tradition.

A historical introduction to Western civilization's philosophical heritage from Plato to contemporary philosophical movements.

A supervised course of study on a Greek text or broader topic, designed in coordination with an appropriate faculty advisor.

A supervised course of study on a Greek text or broader topic, designed in coordination with an appropriate faculty advisor.

Solidifies the student's knowledge of Latin syntax and style through intensive practice in writing Latin. Composition exercises are performed in tandem with selections from the prose masters, notably Caesar and Cicero. Open to students who have completed Latin 001-004 or equivalent.

A supervised course of study on a Latin text or broader topic, designed in coordination with an appropriate faculty advisor.

A supervised course of study on a Latin text or broader topic, designed in coordination with an appropriate faculty advisor.

A supervised course of study on a Latin text or texts, designed in coordination with an appropriate faculty advisor.

A course designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in an internship approved by the department. Designed in coordination with an appropriate faculty advisor.

A course designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in an internship approved by the department. Designed in coordination with an appropriate faculty advisor.

This course offers a detailed examination of Plato's Republic.

A study of classical mythology through examination of the literary mythical narratives of Greece and Rome. We will consider the form, content, and themes of these stories in order to explore the cultural significance of myth and the various ways in which myths can be interpreted through writing assignments.

Designed to introduce students to methods of studying leadership both within the field of Classical Studies and without.

A comparative study of the ancient myths and traditions of the Sumerians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Greeks, Indians, and Romans. The course examines myths of human origins, social relationships, and conceptions of heroism.

An introduction to the various forms of humor that existed in the ancient Mediterranean world, in particular Greek comedic performance and Roman satirical writing. Texts are studied in translation, as a way to examine ancient theories of humor, entertainment, and social commentary.