Classical Studies
(CL)
There are no prerequisites for any CL course. All courses
are taught in English.
199. SPECIAL TOPICS 1 3 cr. Topic to be selected by instructor
and announced in the class schedule. Only a 3 credit course may apply
to Core.
210. WORD POWER THROUGH THE CLASSICS 3 cr. Emphasis
on the Greek and Latin roots of the English language. Special emphasis
on legal, medical, and scientific terminology.
220. CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY 3 cr. Myths of Greece and
Rome. Special attention to primary literary sources, functions of the
myths, and their significance.
221. CLASSICAL MYTH AND LITERATURE 3 cr. The continued
use of classical myth in the literature of the West.
222. CLASSICAL MYTH AND THE VISUAL ARTS AND MUSIC 3 cr. The
continued use of classical myth in the art and music of the West.
230. HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY (PL 210) 3 cr.
240. CLASSICAL EPIC IN ENGLISH 3 cr. The Iliad and Odyssey
of Homer, the Aeneid of Vergil, and other classical epic poems. Oral
and literary epic, romantic epic, and historical epic; their development
and characteristics.
250. CLASSICAL DRAMA IN ENGLISH 3 cr. Plays of the great Greek
and Roman comic and tragic playwrights. Theatre in the classical period.
260. CLASSICAL SATIRE IN ENGLISH 3 cr. Such authors
as Horace, Juvenal, Persius, and Petronius. Special attention to their
literary predecessors, both Greek and Latin.
270. ROMAN PRIVATE LIFE 3 cr. Daily life of a Roman
with emphasis on family, education, and amusements, as depicted in literary
and archeological remains.
280. CLASSICAL LITERATURE IN ENGLISH 3 cr. Masterpieces of
Greek and Latin literature in the best available translations.
281. GREEK LITERATURE IN ENGLISH 3 cr. Selections from
major Greek authors designed as a brief presentation of content, scope,
and influence of Greek literature.
282. LATIN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH 3 cr. Selections from
major Latin authors designed as a brief presentation of content, scope,
and influence of Latin literature.
290. WOMEN IN ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME 3 cr. Representation
of women in ancient literature and art, as well as the realities of
their everyday lives.
301. ANCIENT GREEK HISTORY (HS 301) 3 cr. From the beginning
to the Roman conquest.
302. ROMAN HISTORY (HS 302) 3 cr. History of Rome down to the
reign of Constantine.
317. CLASSICAL ART (AH 317) 3 cr.
498. ADVANCED SUPERVISED STUDY 3 cr. Supervised study
on special topics. Course may be repeated with a different subject matter.
