Classical Studies (CLAS)

Modern and Classical Languages

150 Introduction to Classical Greek (3:3:0). Addresses the linguistic, semantic, and cultural properties of classical Greek. Familiarizes students with its basic structure and vocabulary, its place among other world languages, and its unique role in the development of modern thought. Lecture-discussions are supplemented by the use of an over-the-web instructional module.

240 Greek and Latin Elements in English (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Studies the formation of English vocabulary derived from Greek and Latin prefixes, stems, and suffixes to increase students' word power in English (vocabulary, style). Special emphasis on bioscientific, medical, and legal terminology. Intended for both native and non-native speakers of English. Word analyses and vocabulary uses will be illustrated by literary texts.

250 Classical Mythology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Classical myths with illustration of their role in classical and modern literature and art. Course work in English.

260 The Legacy of Greece and Rome (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Introduction to the history, culture, and literature of Greece and Rome through close readings of a number of central passages from classical literature dealing with some of the most important aspects of human existence (e.g., the individual and society, divine justice, war and peace). Illustrates the importance of classical antiquity for the Western tradition. Course work in English.

340 Greek and Roman Epic (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Examines the development of classical epic as a genre from its beginnings with Homer to its transformations in the works of later Greek and Roman authors (e.g., Apollonius of Rhodes and Virgil). Course work in English.

350 Greek and Roman Tragedy (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Follows the development of tragedy from its origins to the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and its reappearance in the Roman world in the tragedies of Seneca. Considers the influence of Greek tragedy on later cultures. Course work in English.

360 Greek and Roman Comedy (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Studies the forms, contexts, and developments of comedy as a dramatic form in the Greco-Roman world. Traces the development of New Comedy in the Hellenistic age and the translation and adaptation of New Comedy by the Roman dramatists Plautus and Terence. Course work in English.

370 Greek and Roman Historians (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Examines the writings of the major Greek and Roman historians, including Herodotus, Thucydides, Sallust, Livy, and Tacitus; their interpretations of the past; and their influence. Course work in English.

380 Greek and Roman Novels (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Examines the different kinds of novels written in antiquity and their influences on postclassical and modern literature. Special emphasis is given to the works of Longus, Heliodorus, Petronius, and Apuleius. Course work in English.

390 Topics in Classical Literature and Culture (3:3:0). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Certain topics may have other CLAS courses as prerequisites. Studies the forms, contexts, and developments of a distinctive literary genre or cultural phenomenon in the Greco-Roman world. Course work in English. May be repeated once for credit.

499 Senior Seminar in Classical Studies (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Modern and classical languages majors concentrating in classical studies with 90 credits and permission of instructor. Individual research on a specialized topic culminating in a seminar paper. Fulfills the writing-intensive requirement. Subject of seminar determined by instructor in consultation with student. Permission must be obtained in advance. A student may present no more than 3 credits for graduation.