Courses


CLAS 310 Greek Gods & Heroes 3.00 credits
A study of Greek Mythology that uses texts (in translation), architecture and archaeology to explore the most important characters and stories of Greek mythology that have become part of the art, literature and imagination of western civilization. This course gives students insight into approaches toward the understanding of myth, especially classical myth that are helpful for their own studies and interests. Offered annually.
 
CLAS 320 The Iliad & the Odyssey 3.00 credits
This course explores (in translation) Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, two poems that are among the foundations of the literature of Western Civilization. Students will demonstrate an ability to read and analyze these two great epics of ancient Greece in a way that appreciates and unlocks their timeless beauty, depth and significance especially in a way that is helpful for their own studies and interests. Offered annually.
 
CLAS 330 Women in Antiquity 3.00 credits
Women in Antiquity will examine the representation of women in the Ancient Near East and the Classical World through image and text, using a variety of literary, art historical, and archaeological sources. It will examine women's strengths and limitations in the context of the patriarchal societies in which they lived, exploring their social and legal status as well as their beauty, dignity, intellect and wisdom. Offered alternate years.
 
CLAS 410 Topics In Greek Civilization 3.00 credits
A course offering the student an opportunity to study aspects of classical civilization, with a specialized focus on aspects of the Greek world and its culture. Offered annually.
 
CLAS 420 Topics in Roman Civilization 3.00 credits
A course offering the student an opportunity to study aspects of classical civilization, with a specialized focus on aspects of the Roman world and its culture. Offered annually.
 
CLAS 499 Senior Thesis 3.00 credits
The senior thesis is required for majors in Classical Civilization in their fourth year.
 
LATN 101 Elementary Latin I 4.00 credits
A beginner's course: grammar, composition, and easy prose selections. Fall.
 
LATN 102 Elementary Latin II 4.00 credits
Continuation of LATN 101 and more advanced grammar, composition and readings. Spring.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 101 Minimum Grade: D
LATN 103 Intensive Elementary Latin 8.00 credits
An intensive course covering LATN 101 and LATN 102 in the summer.
 
LATN 190 Directed Study 1.00 - 4.00 credits
Topic to be determined by instructor.
 
LATN 201 Intermediate Latin I 3.00 credits
Continuation of LATN 101 and 102: review of forms and syntax; composition, and readings. Fall.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 102 Minimum Grade: D
LATN 202 Intermediate Latin II 3.00 credits
Continuation of LATN 201. Spring.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 201 Minimum Grade: D
LATN 272 Topics In Latin 1.00 - 7.00 credits
Tutorials available as needed by students who have finished the intermediate level and are proceeding to read authors of moderate difficulty.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 202 Minimum Grade: D
LATN 301 Advanced Latin Prose I 3.00 credits
Courses or tutorials for students who have completed the intermediate level Latin and are reading original Latin authors. Fall and Spring.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 202 Minimum Grade: C
LATN 302 Advanced Latin Prose II 3.00 credits
Courses or tutorials for students who have completed the intermediate level Latin and are reading original Latin authors. Fall and Spring.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 202 Minimum Grade: C
LATN 303 Advanced Patin Poetry I 3.00 credits
Courses or tutorials for students who have completed the intermediate level Latin and are reading original Latin authors. Fall and Spring.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 202 Minimum Grade: C
LATN 304 Advanced Latin Poetry II 3.00 credits
Courses or tutorials for students who have completed the intermediate level Latin and are reading original Latin authors. Fall and Spring.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 202 Minimum Grade: C
LATN 310 Medieval Latin 3.00 credits
Courses or tutorials for students who have completed the intermediate level Latin and are reading original Latin authors. Fall and Spring.
 
Prerequisite: LATN 202 Minimum Grade: D
LATN 490 Directed Study 1.00 - 5.00 credits
Directed Study requires completion of a form, and Dept. permission and cannot be registered for via Voice Response Phone System.
 
LATN 491 Independent Reading Course 1.00 - 4.00 credits