Classical Studies

Examination of the growth of the Roman Empire throughtout the Mediterranean world, with an emphasis on issues of imperialism and cultural identity.

Survey of ancient and modern classical literature, varying in topic and theme, guiding students in written and oral analysis of themes in texts of the varying genres of epic, tragedy, comedy, novel, short story, film, et al., fulfilling core literature requirement.

Language of Science and Medicine Greek and Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes in modern vocabulary; vocabulary building, with emphasis on technical terminology in scientific and medical usage. Knowledge of the languages is not required.

The myths, legends and folklore of the Greeks and Romans as they developed in their life, thought and literature; their influence on the Renaissance and modern times.

Classical archaeology and architecture of Greece. Selected sites in the Greek world with emphasis on their architectural, artistic and history significance.

Classical archaeology and architecture of Italy. Selected sites in the Roman world with emphasis on their architectural, artistic and historical significance.

Reading of selected material in Latin or Greek or in classical literature in translation under the direction of a member of the staff.

Selected themes of special interest. Topics vary according to interests of students and instructor: e.g. Women in the Classical World, Slavery in the Ancient World, Classical Rhetoric, etc.

Supervised study, activity, or research. May be taken more than once. Prior approval of chair and instructor.

A reading, research, and conference course on selected topics of classical culture and history; introduction to research in classical studies.

The basic forms, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Attic Greek; selected prose in second semester.

The basic forms, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Attic Greek, selected prose in second semester.

Having reviewed the primary grammar and syntax of Attic Greek, this course will examine selections from several principal prose authors of the classical period (e.g. Herodotus, Plato, Thucydides, et al).

Selected readings in ancient Greek with a focus on building and strengthening translation skills.

Selected readings from a variety of Greek authors. Fulfills advanced literature requirements.

Supervised study, activity or research. May be taken more than once. Prior approval of chair and instructor.

Intensive Attic Greek workshop for graduate students. Covers basic skills (grammar, morphology, and vocabulary) needed to translate Attic Greek.

Basic forms, syntax and vocabulary; selected Latin prose in second semester.

Basic forms, syntax and vocabulary; selected Latin prose in second semester.

Review of Latin syntax; selected readings from prose and poetry.

Review of Latin syntax; selected readings from prose.

Selected readings from a variety of Latin authors.

Ovid as an epic poet of the Augustan age.

Supervised study, activity or research. May be taken more than once. Prior approval of chair and instructor.