Catalogue Listing for Classics Courses
Courses in Ancient Greek
CL 101 Elementary Greek I
Intended for students who have had no previous instruction in Greek, this course provides a systematic study of Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary accompanied by exercises designed to enable the student to read Greek prose and poetry.
CL 102 Elementary Greek II
As the second semester in the Elementary sequence, this course continues to provide a systematic study of Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary accompanied by exercises designed to enable the student to read Greek prose and poetry.
CL 201 Intermediate Greek I [LANG]
A review of Greek grammar and syntax and a survey of Greek prose and verse with an emphasis on strengthening reading skills.
Fulfills Linguistic Awareness Learning Outcome Modern Foreign or Classical Language [LANG]
CL 202 Intermediate Greek II
A review of Greek grammar and syntax and a survey of Greek prose and verse with an emphasis on strengthening reading skills.
CL 301 Greek Historiography
Readings from select Greek historical authors with discussions on style, techniques of composition, and sources. Lectures are also given on the development of Greek historiography.
CL 302 Greek Philosophy
Readings from select Greek philosophical writers with discussions on language, style, techniques of composition, and sources. Lectures are also given on the development of Greek philosophy.
CL 310 Greek Epic
Readings and discussions selected from Homer. Lectures on the Homeric question, Homeric dialect, and the development of Greek epic poetry are given.
CL 314 Greek Tragedy
One complete tragedy is read, chosen from the corpus of Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides. Supplementary lectures are given on the origins of Greek tragedy, on Greek dramatic production, and on Greek tragic meters.
CL 315 Greek Comedy
A Greek comedy, chosen from the works of Aristophanes or Menander, is read in its entirety. Lectures are given on the themes of Greek comedy and on the differences between Greek Old Comedy and Greek New Comedy.
CL 317 New Testament Greek
Selected readings from the Gospels and Epistles of the New Testament or from the Greek Fathers, together with lectures on the development of Koine Greek and its differences from Attic Greek.
CL 319 Greek Special Topics
An examination of various topics related to ancient Greek.
CL 400 Independent Study
CL 419 Greek Seminar
Selected authors or topics are presented for special study.
Courses in Latin
CL 103 Elementary Latin I
Intended for students who have had no previous instruction in Latin, the primary objective of this course is the acquisition of the skill to read Latin through study of word forms and their use, of vocabulary, and of the rules of syntax.
CL 104 Elementary Latin II
As the second semester in the Elementary sequence, the primary objective of this course is the continued acquisition of the skill to read Latin through study of word forms and their use, of vocabulary, and of the rules of syntax.
CL 205 Intermediate Latin I [LANG]
A review of Latin grammar and syntax through a survey of Latin prose and verse with an emphasis on strengthening reading skills. CL205 surveys the literature of the Republican Rome.
Fulfills Linguistic Awareness Learning Outcome Modern Foreign or Classical Language [LANG]
CL 206 Intermediate Latin II
A review of Latin grammar and syntax through a survey of Latin prose and verse with an emphasis on strengthening reading skills. CL206 surveys the literature of Imperial Rome.
CL 321 Latin Prose Composition I
An intensive review of Latin syntax and morphology leading to composition of sentences and short connected passages.
CL 322 Latin Prose Composition II
Study of the development and style of Latin prose; prose composition exercises. Selected passages from various Roman authors are translated and analyzed.
CL 323 Vergil
Readings from the Aeneid with lectures on Vergil’s style, the epic tradition, and Vergil’s relationship to Augustan Rome. Selected readings from the Eclogues and Georgics may also be included.
CL 324 Cicero
Selected readings from Cicero’s speeches with lectures on Roman rhetorical techniques, Cicero’s prose style, and late Republican history.
CL 325 Ovid
Readings from the Metamorphoses, supplemented by lectures on Ovid’s style and his place in the epic tradition. Selections from the Tristia, Amores, Heroides or the Ars Amatoria may also be included.
CL 330 Roman Epic Poets
A survey of Latin epic poetry including Ennius, Vergil, Lucan and Statius. Lectures on the nature of Roman Epic and its relationship to Roman History.
CL 331 Roman Comedy
Selected readings from the plays of Plautus and Terence with lectures on the development of Roman comedy and its influences on the Renaissance and later writers.
CL 332 Roman Lyric Poets
Selected readings from Horace’s Odes and Catullus’ poems with lectures on themes, meter, and style.
CL 333 Roman Elegiac Poets
Selected readings from Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid supplemented by lectures on the development of the genre.
CL 334 Roman Satire
Selected readings from Horace, Persius, and Juvenal supplemented by lectures on the evolution of Roman satire and the relationship of the genre to the political and social environment.
CL 336 Roman Philosophy
Selected readings from Roman philosophical authors including Cicero, Lucretius and Seneca. Lectures on the development of Roman philosophical writing and philosophy.
CL 340 Silver Age Latin
Selected readings of Silver Age prose and poetry with lectures on Roman imperial history after Augustus.
CL 341 Roman Historiography – Republican
Selected readings from Caesar or Sallust with lectures on genre and style.
CL 342 Roman Historiography – Imperial
Selected readings from Livy or Tacitus with lectures on genre and style.
CL 346 Post Classical Latin
Selected readings from the Church Fathers, late pagan authors, and significant medieval prose writers and poets with lectures on the evolution of Latin and various topics pertinent to the chosen authors.
CL 350 Latin Special Topics
An examination of various topics related to Latin. Past topics have included Epistulae, The Supernatural, Fall of the Roman Republic and I,Claudius.
CL 400 Independent Study
CL 450 Latin Seminar
Selected authors or topics are presented for special study
Courses in Classical Culture and Civilization
CL 210 Art and Architecture of the Ancient World [AEST] [CITZ]
The development of Egyptian, Greek and Roman classical art and architecture within the context of religious practice, literature and public affairs. Depiction of the human figure, representation of mythical subjects and the development of the temple and other significant secular building types. Cross listed as FAH210.
Fulfills Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome [AEST] and the Citizenship Learning Outcome [CITZ]
CL 222 Classical Mythology: The Gods [AEST]
A study of major Greek myths, their origin, content and interpretation, as well as their role in ancient religion. Consideration is also given to the various approaches to mythology and the influence of classical mythology upon ancient and modern art and literature.
Fulfills Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome [AEST]
CL 223 Classical Mythology: The Heroes [AEST] [CITZ]
A study of major Greek and Roman saga cycles (the stories of Heracles, Oedipus, Jason, Odysseus, Aeneas, Romulus, etc.), their origin, content and interpretation. Consideration is also given to the various approaches to saga, and to the influence of classical saga upon ancient and modern art and literature.
Fulfills Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome [AEST] and the Citizenship Learning Outcome [CITZ]
CL 231 Survey of Greek Literature
A survey of the major authors and genres of the ancient Greek world within their historical and cultural context.
CL 232 Survey of Latin Literature
A survey of the major authors and genres of the Roman world within their historical and cultural context.
CL 250 Classics Special Topics
An examination of various topics related to ancient Greece and Rome.
CL 258 Etymologies: Words and Word Power
Vocabulary building and reading comprehension through a study of the common Greek and Latin bases which form many English words. Introduction to the principles of English word formation and to the relationship between culture and language.
CL 260 Ancient Law
A survey of the legal systems of several ancient cultures, including those of Greece and Rome, as well as the relevance and influence of these systems for modern legal institutions. Contemporary juridical debate frames discussion about the history of lawyers, the function of legislation, and the impact of law in society.
CL 261 Ancient Athletics [HIST]
This course aims to introduce students to the ancient world of the Greeks and Romans through a study of their athletic practices, competitions, and spectacles. A series of illustrated lectures will dwell in detail upon the nature of the competitions themselves as well as their physical and cultural setting.
Fulfills Historical Reasoning Learning Outcome [HIST]
CL 262 War and Culture in the Ancient World [HIST]
This course aims to introduce students to aspects of the culture of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans by studying how the practice of ancient warfare intertwines with broader cultural developments of the ancient world. A series of illustrated lectures will dwell in detail upon the nature of ancient warfare itself and its interrelation with the political, religious, and economic realities of the ancient world.
Fulfills Historical Reasoning Learning Outcome [HIST]
CL 263 Women in the Ancient Mediterranean World [HIST]
This course examines archaeological, artistic, and textual evidence related to women in the ancient Mediterranean and discusses the major problems and questions related to studying women in antiquity, as well as the relationship between material evidence and other sources for women's lives.
Fulfills Historical Reasoning Learning Outcome [HIST]
CL 275 Introduction to Archaeology [SOC]
An introduction to the discipline and methods of archaeology through a survey of important sites and excavations from around world. The course pays special attention to the scientific and technological aspects of archaeology.
Fulfills Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome [SOC]
CL 276 The Archaeology of Egypt [AEST]
A survey of the major sites and monuments of ancient Egypt. The course pays special attention to how archaeology relates to other approaches to the study of classical antiquity e.g. history, art history, and philological studies.
Fulfills Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome [AEST]
CL 277 Survey of the Archaeology of Greece [AEST]
A survey of the major sites and monuments of ancient Greece. The course pays special attention to how archaeology relates to other approaches to the study of classical antiquity e.g. history, art history, and philological studies.
Fulfills Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome [AEST]
CL 278 Survey of the Archaeology of Rome [AEST]
A survey of the major sites and monuments of ancient Roman World. The course pays special attention to how archaeology relates to other approaches to the study of classical antiquity e.g. history, art history, and philological studies.
Fulfills Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome [AEST]
CL 280 Archaeological Fieldwork [GLOB]
Fieldwork in Greece, Italy or the Mediterranean Basin or work in a museum collection.
Fulfills Global Engagement Learning Outcome [GLOB)]
CL 281 Study Tour [GLOB]
Greece and/or Italy. Comprehensive overview of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations with emphasis on topography, art, archaeology, culture and classical tradition.
Fulfills Global Engagement Learning Outcome [GLOB)]