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Classical Humanities
CLHU-U238 Justice in Greek Literature
Justice is the foundation-stone of civilized society. It is at once the condition and means of concord and harmony among men. Greek poets and philosophers were among the first to investigate the nature of justice. Examination of their writings on this subject can alert latter-day students to its importance and to its nature.
CLHU-U242 The Development of Greek Tragedy
This course involves the reading in English of, among other plays, the Agamemnon,Libation-Bearers, and Eumenides of Aeschylus; Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and the Antigone of Sophocles; the Hippolytus, the Bacchae, and the Alcestis of Euripides.
CLHU-U244 The Greek and Roman Epic
This course is a survey in English of Greek and Latin epics, such as the works of Homer, Virgil, Apollonius of Rhodes, and Lucan.
CLHU-U246 Greek Mythology
This course is a study of the origins, themes, and significance of Greek Mythology, with emphasis on myth as an embodiment of ancient culture and thought.
CLHU-U247 Egyptian Art and Archaeology
This course is a survey of artistic works and monuments in ancient Egypt from the Pre-Dynastic Period through the Ptolemies of the Hellenistic period (ca. 4000-50 BCE), including an emphasis on stylistic developments in the three main areas of painting, sculpture and architecture, with some consideration of materials and techniques.
CLHU-U248 Greek Art and Archaeology
This course is a survey of artistic works and monuments of ancient Greece from the Geometric through the Hellenistic periods (c. 1000-50 BCE) with an emphasis on stylistic developments in the main areas of painting, sculpture, and architecture.
CLHU-U250 Roman Art and Archaeology
This course is a survey of the most important works of art and monuments of ancient Rome from the beginning of the city through the period of Constantine, emphasizing stylistic developments in the areas of sculpture, architecture, and painting, with some consideration of materials and techniques. Works of the Etruscans, Greeks, and Italic people will be considered for their influence.
CLHU-U256 Greek Elegies and Lyrics
This course is an introduction to lyric and elegiac forms of individual poetic expression. Consideration will be given to the technical terms referring to the poems studied, their themes, and performance. Authors include Archilochus, Tyrtaeus, Alcaeus, and Sappho among others. We will also read Roman poets to gauge the influence of the Greek poets on future generations.
CLHU-U257 Greek Culture
This course will examine the literature, culture, history, daily life, and geographical setting of the ancient Greeks from Minoan and Mycenean times to 146BCE, when Rome destroyed Corinth and controlled all of Macedonia and Greece. Examining the Greeks beliefs about women, democracy, and duty allsows us to reexamine the beliefs central to modern societies.
CLHU-U258 Roman Culture
This course examines the literature, culture, history, politics, religion, and daily life of the ancient Romans from the legendary beginning of the city in 753BCE to the fifth century CE. Learning about Roman marriage practices, law, social behavior, and games offers insight into many modern customs.
CLHU-U260 Pandora's Daughters
This course examines the status of women in classical antiquity from the Bronze Age through the late Roman Empire. Readings include selections from a wide variety of ancient documents and contemporary scholarship. Archaeological and artistic evidence will also be considered.
CLHU-U263 Greek and Roman Comedy
This course is a survey of Greek and Roman comedy, including works by Aristophanes, Menander, Terence, and Plautus. The course will consider the significant social and political issues as well as the plays' appeal, significance, and legacy for us today.
CLHU-U265 Pagans and Christians
In this couse, we will be examining the triumph of Christianity over paganism in the Roman Empire. We will especially focus on the debate and culture clash between the two in the fourth century. Students will discuss and write on important controversies of the age and their relation to our own times.
CLHU-U268 Roman Republic
This course examnies the rise and decline of the Roman Republic from the founding of the city (c. 800 BCE) to the assassinations of Julius Caesar (44 BCE) and Marcus Tullius Cicero (43 BCE). The course explores political, economic, military, religious, and societal topics.
CLHU-U270 The Later Roman Empire
This course explores all the major aspects of late Roman civilization, roughly from 300-700. Study will cover political, economic, military, social, and religious developments with focus on the effects of the Germanic and Islamic invasions. Students will examine a wide variety of textual and physical evidence.
CLHU-U272 The Roman Principate
This course will examine the rise and the first decline of the Roman empire from the establishment of the autocracy by Octavian Augustus (30 BCE-14 CE) to the reordering of the Roman empire by Diocletian (284-305). It will explore political, social, military, economic, cultural, and religious topics.
CLHU-U274 The Byzantine Empire
This course will survey the medieval Roman empire, also known as the Byzantine empire, from the rise of Islam in the seventh century to the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in 1453. The course will examine political, military, economic, social, religious, and cultural features of the Byzantine world.
CLHU-U275 The Ancient Novel
This course examines the development of the novel in the earliest examples from Greek and Roman antiquity. These works detail the adventures of young men and women determined to preserve their integrity while searching for their true identities. Readings include Longus' Daphnis and Chloe, Petronius' Satyricon, and Heliodorus' An Ethiopian Story.
CLHU-U280 Ancient Mystery Cults
By their very nature, ancient mystery cults were secretive and their rituals known only to the initiates. This course examines, in translation, a wide variety of ancient sources to see what can be learned about cults ranging from Demeter to Isis to early Christianity.
CLHU-A480 Capstone: Special Topics
This capstone course will pull together the varied aspects of a classical studies education by focusing on one topic in the contexts of the Greek and Roman Worlds, thereby allowing students who have taken diverse paths through the major to share and expand their understanding of the ancient world through discussions, presentations and reearch.
CLHU-H498 Honors Thesis Research
This course offers students who wish to puruse an honors thesis time to do research under the guidance of their thesis advisor.
CLHU-H499 Honors Thesis
Students who have satisfactorily completed their research register for this course while they write their honors thesis.
Greek Courses
GREK-A100 Beginning Greek I
Language tells us many things about a culture, not only in what people have to say but how they say it. This course introduces students to the world of the ancient Greeks through a study of their language.
GREK-A101 Beginning Greek II.
Greek A100 is continued.
GREK-A300 Homeric Greek
Students will read selections from the epics of Homer and Hesiod as well as selections from the Homeric Hymns. Study will include examination of the epic meter and the impact the epic poets on subsequent literature.
GREK-A314 Greek Tragedy
This course examines the tragedy of ancient Athens. Study will focus on the mechanics of the language, the workings of the tragic stage, the historical background of the plays and the larger issues about society that the plays raise.
GREK-A315 Greek Comedy
This course examines both Old and New comedy of ancient Athens. Study will focus on the mechanics of the language, the workings of the comic stage, the historical background of the plays and the larger issues about society that the plays raise.
GREK-A322 New Testament Greek
Students will read and discuss at least 2 books from the New Testament. In addition, students will compare a variety of modern translations to the original text.
GREK-A340 Hellenistic Greek
This course examines the literature of the Hellenistic period (from the death of Alexander the Great). Works will include the genres of poetry, philosophy, history, fiction, and religious texts. Students will study the historical and social contexts of each work.
GREK-A402 Greek Historians
This course is an intensive study of one or more ancient Greek historians. Students will examnie the author's style, influence, philosophy, and approach to his topic.
GREK-A410 Greek Philosophy
This course is an intensive study of one or more ancient Greek philosophers. Student will examine the author's style, influence, and place within the historical and social context of philosophy.
GREK-A420 Greek Oratory
This course will survey the speeches of the Greek orators. These readings reveal the development of early Greek prose and provide a window into many interesting scenarios from life in Classical Athens as well as provide evidence for the function of Greek oratory in Athenian democracy.
GREK-A493 Directed Readings
This course examines Greek texts that do not fall into earlier categories. Contact professor for further details.
GREK-A498 Research Project
Independent study projects for qualified majors who develop interest in a special area.
GREK-A499 Independent Study
Latin Courses
LATN-A100 Beginning Latin I
Language tells us many things about a culture, not only in what people have to say but how they say it. This course introduces students to the world of the ancient Romans through a study of their language.
LATN-A101 Beginning Latin II
Latin A100 is continued.
LATN-A304 Prose of Republican Rome
This course will survey the works of prose writers who lived during the Roman Republic. Authors such as Cato, Nepos, Caesar, Sallust, and Cicero provide insight into key political and military leaders and events of the Republic, as well as offer a variety of writing styles.
LATN-A305 Poetry of Republican Rome
In this course we will read the works of poets who lived during the Roman Republic (509 BCE to 31 BCE) Readings will be selected from the works of Plautus, Terence, Lucretius, and Catullus. Assignments will focus on reading Latin and examining the response of the authors to the times in which they lived.
LATN-A336 Augustan Prose
In this course we will read the works of prose authors who lived during the age of Augustus (31 BCE to 14 CE). Readings will be selected from the works of Augustus, Livy, and Vitruvius. Assignments will focus on reading Latin and examining the response of these authors to the times in which they lived.
LATN-A337 Augustan Poetry
In this course we will read the works of poets who lived during the age of Augustus (31 BCE to 14 CE) Readings will be selected from the works of Virgil, Horace, Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid. Assignments will focus on reading Latin and examining the response of these poets to the times in which they lived.
LATN-A342 Prose in Imperial Rome
This course will examine the prose works of the early imperial period. Study of these works will provide in-depth information on Roman life and politics in the first and second centuries CE and demonstrate the range of expression capable in Latin.
LATN-A343 Poetry of Imperial Rome
This course will survey the works of poets who lived during the Roman Empire, specifically for the reign of Nero to the reign of Trajan. Genres will include epic, bucolics, and satire. Assignments will focus on reading Latin and examining the responses of these poets to the times in which they lived.
LATN-A430 Latin of Late Antiquity
This course will read Latin works by writers who lived during the final centuries of the Roman Empire. Readings will include religious and secular texts such as the Passio Sanctorum Felicitatis et Perpetuae, Apollonius King of Tyre, and works by St. Augustine and Tertullian.
LATN-A435 Medieval Latin
This course will read works from authors who offer a glimpse into the intellectual works of the Medieval period. Discussions will include influence of ancient authors as well as the historical and cultural contexts of the Medieval writers.
LATN-A493 Directed Readings
This course examines Latin texts that do not fall into earlier categories. Contact professor for further details.
LATN-A498 Research Project
Independent study projects for qualified majors who develop interest in a special area.
LATN-A499 Independent Study
Independent reading courses.