COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CLASSICS
(CLA)
2013 Introduction to Ancient Greece
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum rhetoric requirement.
Introduction to the civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greece,
including history, religion, philosophy, literature, and art.
2023 Introduction to Ancient Rome
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum rhetoric requirement.
Introduction to the civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Rome, including
history, religion, philosophy, literature, and art.
2033 Introduction to Classical Literature
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum rhetoric requirement.
Introductory study of selected works of ancient Greek and Roman authors, with
emphasis on epic, drama, satire, and lyric.
2323 Classical Mythology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum rhetoric requirement.
Critical survey of secular and religious classical mythology; attention to the
use of myth in ancient literature and the functions of myth in historical, cultural,
and cross-cultural contexts.
3023 Classical Myths and Literature
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of the Core Curriculum requirement
in literature.
Critical examination of ancient Greek and Roman myths and their functions in literary
texts and ancient societies; attention to current theories and methodologies of
mythic analysis.
3053 Topics in Classical Genres
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum rhetoric requirement.
Consideration of texts selected to illustrate the structural and conceptual properties
of a given genre in the classical world, e.g., comedy, poetry, or tragedy. May
be repeated for credit when topics vary.
3063 Topics in the Art and Architecture of the Classical
World
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum rhetoric requirement.
A study of one or more themes, periods, traditions, or archaeological sites in
the art and architecture of the ancient Greek and Roman world. May be repeated
for credit when topics vary.
3123 Cultural Issues in Classical Antiquity
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum rhetoric requirement.
Examination of issues in ancient Greek and Roman power relations and social differences
as reflected in classical literature and historical material. Coverage of such
topics as slavery, attitudes towards barbarians, gender, and intergenerational
strife. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
3513 Topics in Classical History
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Core Curriculum rhetoric requirement.
An examination of selected events, trends, and transformations in the history
of ancient Greece and ancient Rome. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) of the
instructor, the student's advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the college
in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction
of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than six hours of
independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.
4953 Special Studies in Classics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or
not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies courses
may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but no more than six hours, regardless
of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.
4991-3 Honors Thesis
1-3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and Department Scholarship
and Honors Committee.
Supervised research and preparation of an Honors Thesis for the purpose of earning
Classical Studies Honors.