Courses

CLAS-1010 (3) The Study of Words

Study of English words of Latin and Greek origin, focusing on etymological meaning by analysis of component parts (prefixes, bases, suffixes) and on the ways in which words have changed and developed semantically. No Greek or Latin required. Same as LING 1010.

CLAS-1013 (4) Beginning Classical Greek 1

For students with no previous knowledge of Greek. Introduces basic grammar and vocabulary.

CLAS-1014 (4) Beginning Latin 1

Introduces basic grammar and vocabulary. For students with no previous knowledge of Latin.

CLAS-1020 (3) Argument from Evidence: Critical Writing about the Ancient World

Introduces students to writing about the ancient world, with special attention to the possibilities and the limitations of ancient source-material. Taught as a writing workshop, with emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, argument and inquiry. While the course reads foundational ancient texts, the skills acquired will be broadly useful among humanities disciplines. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.

CLAS-1023 (4) Beginning Classical Greek 2

Completes the presentation of grammar and introduces reading of literature. Prereq., CLAS 1013 or equivalent.

CLAS-1024 (4) Beginning Latin 2

Completes the presentation of grammar, incorporates review of fundamentals, and introduces reading of literature. For students with previous experience of Latin. Prereq., CLAS 1014 or equivalent.

CLAS-1030 (3) Introduction to Western Philosophy: Ancient

Develops three related themes: the emergence in antiquity of a peculiarly scientific mode of thinking; the place of religious belief within this developing scientific world view; and the force of ethical speculation within the culture and political climates of ancient Greece and Rome. No Greek or Latin required. Same as PHIL 1010. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS-1051 (3) The World of the Ancient Greeks

Presents a survey of the emergence, the major accomplishments, the failures, and the decline of the ancient Greeks, from the Bronze Age civilizations of the Minoans and Mycenaeans through the Hellenistic Age (2000--30 B.C.). No Greek or Latin required. Same as HIST 1051. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS-1061 (3) The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

Presents a survey of the rise of ancient Rome in the eighth century B.C. to its fall in the fifth century A.D. Emphasizes political institutions, foreign policy, leading personalities, and unique cultural accomplishments. No Greek or Latin required. Same as HIST 1061. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS-1100 (3) Greek Mythology

Covers the Greek myths as documents of early human religious experience and imagination, the source of Greek culture, and part of the fabric of Western cultural tradition. Of particular interest to students of literature and the arts, psychology, anthropology, and history. No Greek or Latin required. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

CLAS-1110 (3) Muses and Man-eaters (1): The Literture of Ancient Greece

Surveys Greek authors whose works have most influenced Western thought: Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Plato. No Greek or Latin required. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

CLAS-1115 (3) Masterpieces of Greek Literature in Translation

Students read about mythological heroes and historical individuals from Achilles to Socrates in Greek literature. Class discusses why the Greeks told stories the way they did and what those stories might have meant to them and might mean to us. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

CLAS-1120 (3) Muses and Man-Eaters (2): The Literature of Ancient Rome

Surveys ideas and culture of the Romans through a study of representative literature: comedy, tragedy, history, philosophy, oratory, the novel, lyric, epic, and didactic poetry. No Greek or Latin required. Approved for GT-AH2. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

CLAS-1140 (3) Bread and Circuses: Society and Culture in the Roman World

Surveys the outstanding achievements of Roman culture and society as reflected in literature; philosophy and art; private and official religion; and legal and political thought. No Greek or Latin required. Approved for GT-AH2. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS-1509 (4) Trash and Treasure,Temples and Tombs: Art and Archaeology of the Ancient World

Introduces the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, examining various ancient approaches to power, religion, death and the human body. Analyzes art, architecture, and everyday trash to learn about ancient humanity. Same as ARTH 1509. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context or literature and the arts.

CLAS-2004 (3) Accelerated Latin 1

Intensive introductory course in Latin including a survey of grammar and practice reading and writing. No previous knowledge of Latin is required. Formerly CLAS 5804.

CLAS-2009 (3) Modern Issues, Ancient Times

Considers issues of vital importance to humans, both now and in ancient times. Topics such as food, death, sex, family, literacy, or power are explored to consider how ancient societal norms and attitudes evolved, and how they relate to modern culture. Draws on material and literary evidence to develop an understanding of the complexities of ancient life. Same as ANTH 2009. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS-2019 (3) Pompeii and the Cities of Vesuvius

Introduces the towns and villas buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Explores the layout and decoration of ancient Roman houses, the variety of artifacts uncovered as evidence for daily life and the history of the excavations. Same as ARTH 2019. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS-2020 (3) Science in the Ancient World

Covers the development of scientific modes of thought, theory, and research from mythological origins (e.g., Hesiod's poetry) through pre-Socratic philosophers. Culminates in theories and research of Plato and Aristotle, including the Roman Empire. Students read original sources in translation. No Greek or Latin required.

CLAS-2041 (3) War and Society in Ancient Greece

Studies Greek warfare in its cultural, social, and economic contexts, in the light of anthropological comparisons and modern theories. No Greek or Latin required. Same as HIST 2041.

CLAS-2044 (3) Accelerated Latin 2

Continuation of CLAS 2004. Reading of advanced texts: Caesar, Cicero, Ovid and others. Prereq., CLAS 2004. Formerly CLAS 3004.

CLAS-2100 (3) Women in Ancient Greece

Examines evidence of art, archaeology, and literature of Greek antiquity from a contemporary feminist point of view. Focuses on women's roles in art, literature, and daily life. No Greek or Latin required. Same as WMST 2100. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

CLAS-2110 (3) Women in Ancient Rome

Uses art, archaeology, and literature to study, from a contemporary feminist point of view, the status of women in works of Roman art and literature, the development of attitudes expressed toward them, and their daily life. No Greek or Latin required. Same as WMST 2110. Approved for GT-HI1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

CLAS-2114 (4) Intermediate Latin 1

Readings from Caesar and/or Cicero, with review of grammar. Prereq., CLAS 1024, or equivalent. Approved for GT-AH4. Meets MAPS requirement for foreign language.

CLAS-2124 (4) Intermediate Latin 2

Selections from Virgil's Aeneid with attention to literary form and context as well as advanced grammar and syntax. Prereq., CLAS 2114 or equivalent.

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