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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 6 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 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.

4991-3 Honors Thesis
1 to 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. May be repeated once with advisor approval.

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