Classics (CL)

The information below lists undergraduate courses approved in this subject area effective Fall, 2006. Not all courses will necessarily be offered these terms. Please consult the Timetable for a listing of courses offered for a specific term.

100 Greek Civilization.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. An introduction to the life, society, and culture of the ancient Greeks.

101 Roman Civilization.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. An introduction to the life, society, and culture of the ancient Romans.

102 Introduction to Classical Literature.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. The main literary forms of Classical Antiquity: epic, tragedy, comedy, the philosophical dialogue, history.

103 Introduction to Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology.
3 Hours. Taught in English. All readings are in English. Contributions of archaeological excavations to the study of ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East; architecture, painting, and sculpture in their social and historical contexts.

120 Introduction to Ancient Philosophy.
3 Hours. Same as Philosophy 120. Introduction to issues and methods of philosophy through engagement with classic Greek and Roman texts (read in translation).

201 Classical Etymology in the Life Sciences.
3 Hours.Same as Linguistics 201.The structure and formation of technical terms used in the health sciences, based on roots and elements from Greek and Latin. Prerequisite: Any 100-level biological sciences sequence.

202 The Ancient World: Greece.
3 Hours. Same as History 202. Greece from the Mycenaean through the Hellenistic periods; political, social, economic, and religious life of the Greek city-state and the Hellenistic kingdoms.

203 The Ancient World: Rome.
3 Hours. Same as History 203. Rome from its origins to the end of the Roman Empire; emphasis on the transformation of Rome from city-state to world empire, with attention to social, cultural, and economic background.

204 Greek Art and Archaeology.
3 Hours. Same as Art History 204 and History 204. Contributions of archaeological excavations to the study of ancient Greece, 600 BC to 31 BC. Architecture, sculpture, and painting in their social and historical contexts.

205 Roman Art and Archaeology.
3 Hours. Same as Art History 205 and History 205. Contributions of archaeological excavations to the study of ancient Rome and her empire, 1000 BC to 400 AD. Architecture, sculpture, and painting in their social and historical contexts.

206 Homer and the Archaeology of Early Greece.
3 Hours.All readings are in English. Comparison of the literary world of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey with the palatial societies - Minoan and Mycenaean - that dominated Greece, 2000-1100 B.C.

207 Greek Temples and Festivals.
3 Hours. Same as History 201. All readings are in English. The archaeological remains of shrines, temples with their sculptural decorations, and offerings in their ceremonial context, from the early Iron Age through the Hellenistic period. Iconography and myth as related to sanctuaries. Prerequisite: One 100-level classics course or the equivalent.

208 Greek Mythology.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. Intensive study of the gods and heroic sagas of the Greeks, through original sources in translation. Prerequisite: Cl 100 or 102 or 103 or the equivalent.

220 Ancient Philosophy I: Plato and His Predecessors.
3 Hours. Same as Philosophy 220. Introduction to Plato and his predecessors in the ancient period. It is recommended that Philosophy 220 and 221 be taken as a sequence in successive terms. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or consent of the instructor.

221 Ancient Philosophy II: Aristotle and His Successors.
3 Hours. Same as Philosophy 221. Introduction to Aristotle and his successors in the ancient period. It is recommended that Philosophy 220 and 221 be taken as a sequence in successive terms. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or consent of the instructor.

230 Architecture of the Ancient World.
3 Hours. Same as Art History 220. Analysis of structure, design, and function of buildings, including their topographical and architectural context, in the ancient Near East, Greece, and Rome. Prerequisite: 3 hours of art history or classics at the 100 level or consent of the instructor.

240 Art and Architecture of the Ancient World: I.
3 Hours. Same as Art History 240. Development of form, style, and techniques in the sculpture, painting, and architecture of the Near East and Greece to 200 B.C. Prerequisite: 3 hours of art history or classics at the 100 level or consent of the instructor.

241 Art and Architecture of the Ancient World: II.
3 Hours. Same as Art History 241. Development of form, style, and techniques in sculpture, painting, and architecture: the Late Hellenistic World, Etruria, and Rome to 320 A.D. Prerequisite: 3 hours of art history or classics at the 100 level or consent of the instructor.

250 Greek and Roman Epic Poetry.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. The epic poems of Homer, Apollonius of Rhodes, Vergil, and others in the Greco-Roman tradition. Prerequisite: Cl 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or the equivalent.

251 Greek Tragedy.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. The plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Prerequisite: Cl 100 or 102 or 103 or 106 or the equivalent.

252 Greek and Roman Comedy.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. The plays of Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, and Terence. Prerequisite: Cl 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or 106 or the equivalent.

253 Roman Satire and Rhetoric.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. A survey of Roman literature with special emphasis on satire and rhetoric. Prerequisite: Cl 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or 106 or the equivalent.

298 Topics in Classical Civilization.
3 Hours. May be repeated for credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. All readings are in English. Selected topics at an intermediate level in Greek and Roman civilization. Sample topic: daily life in ancient Rome. Prerequisite: Any 100-level classics course or the equivalent.

299 Independent Reading: Special Topics in Classics in Translation.
3 Hours. Individual study under faculty direction. Reading and papers on chosen topics for qualified students based on preparation and interest; students must confer with faculty. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and department.

398 Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization.
3 Hours. May be repeated for credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. Advanced study of topics in Greek and Roman civilization. Emphasis on writing and research skills. Sample topic: Latin historiography. Prerequisite: At least two classics courses at the 100- or 200-level.

401 Topics in Greek History.
3 Hours. Same as History 401. May be repeated for credit. Specific topics are announced each term. Prerequisite: 3 hours of history or classics.

402 Topics in Roman History.
3 Hours. Same as History 402. May be repeated for credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. Specific topics are announced each term. Prerequisite: 3 hours of history or classics.

404 Roman Law and the Civil Law Tradition.
3 Hours. Same as History 404 and Criminal Justice 404. Roman law and its relationship to values and social structure; social analysis through law; continental law tradition. Prerequisite: CrJ 200 or Cl 203 or consent of the instructor.

490 The Classics and their Survival: Literature and Myth.
3 Hours. All readings are in English. Classical myth and literature (Vergil, Ovid, and in particular, Seneca) with emphasis on survival and influence on later literature and culture. Prerequisite: One 200-level course in classics or graduate-level work in literature or consent of the instructor.

498 Special Topics in Classical Civilization.
3 Hours. May be repeated for credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. All readings are in English. Advanced study of topics in classical civilization. Sample topic: Augustus and his image. Prerequisite: Two classics courses at the 200-level.

499 Advanced Independent Study.
3 Hours. Students may register for more than one section per term. Advanced independent study under faculty direction. Reading and papers on chosen topics for qualified students based on preparation and interest. Students must consult with faculty. Prerequisites: Consent of the faculty member and department.

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This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Every attempt is made to provide the most current and correct information. Courses listed here are subject to change without advance notice. Courses are not necessarily offered every term or year. Individual departments or units should be consulted for information regarding frequency of course offerings.