Courses

Classical Studies

185 First-year Seminar

220 Women and Gender in the Classical World

An exploration of the constructions and representations of women and gender in ancient Greece and Rome through textual, art historical, and archaeological evidence. This course also addresses the intersections of womens' and gender issues with legal status, class, and ethnicity, and pays close attention to current scholarly methodologies and approaches to the subject (Same as Women's Studies 220).

240 Classical Mythology

A survey of the major myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome by reading such authors as Homer, Hesiod, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Ovid. The course also address the problem of interpreting myths and, when possible, introduces parallels from non-Greco-Roman traditions. No prerequisite.

250 The World of Ancient Greece

A historical survey of ancient Greece from the Trojan War to the rise of Rome. Topics include military and political history, the rise of Greek philosophy and science, gender and ethnicity in the ancient world, and the best of Greek literature.

260 The World of St. Patrick

This course explores the world of late antiquity through the life and times of a young Roman nobleman later known as St. Patrick. Topics include Christianity in the late Roman Empire and the Celtic culture of early Ireland.

300 Classics and Culture

Using texts in translation, this course explores select aspects or themes from the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. Topics range from consideration of a particular literary genre, to the in-depth study of a particular place and time, to broader explorations of Greco-Roman culture in comparison with other cultures. This course is writing intensive and fulfills the writing requirements for all majors in the department of Classics.

 

395 Independent Study

Greek

101 Elementary Greek I

The first course of a two-semester sequence emphasizing basic grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of ancient Greek. Translation passages are drawn from different Greek works, including the New Testament. No prerequisite.

 

102 Elementary Greek II

The second course of a two-semester sequence which continues the study of ancient Greek grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Passages are drawn from a variety of Greek works, including the New Testament. Prerequisite: Greek 101.

 

201 Intermediate Greek

A review of ancient Greek grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, followed by readings in both the New Testament and classical authors. Prerequisite: Greek 102.

 

202 Readings in Greek

Fourth-semester readings from one or more ancient Greek authors or works, such as Homer, Plato, Sophocles, and the New Testament. Prerequisite: Greek 201.

 

301 Advanced Greek Prose

Prose readings chosen from a single Greek author or from a variety of authors within a particular genre. Authors and works may include Herodotus, Xenophon, Lysias, Plato, the New Testament, the Septuagint or others. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Greek 202.

 

302 Advanced Greek Poetry

Poetry readings chosen from a single Greek author or from a variety of authors within a particular genre. Authors and works may include Homer, Hesiod, Sappho, Sophocles, Euripides, or others. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Greek 202.

 

375 Directed Readings

 

490 Senior Project

 

493 Senior Honors Project

A year-long independent research project. Applications are completed on the “Honors Program” form available at the registrar's office, requiring the signatures of a faculty supervisor, the department head, the honors program director, and the registrar. Interdisciplinary projects require the signatures of two faculty supervisors. The project must be completed by the due date for senior projects. The completed project is evaluated by a review committee consisting of faculty supervisor, another faculty member from the major department, and a faculty member from outside the major department. All projects must be presented publicly. Only projects awarded an “A-” or “A” qualify for “departmental honors” designation. The honors project fulfills the all-college senior project requirement.

 

Hebrew

101 Elementary Hebrew I

The first course of a two-semester sequence introducing the essential forms, grammar, and vocabulary of the language. Practice gained through graded exercises and readings provides the basis for translating passages drawn from the prose and poetry of the Hebrew Bible. No prerequisite.

 

102 Elementary Hebrew II

The second course of a two-semester sequence which continues the presentation of basic forms and vocabulary. The course includes translation passages of increasing length and complexity, and more reading is done directly from the Hebrew Bible. Prerequisite: 101.

 

201 Intermediate Hebrew

Selected books and/or passages from the Hebrew Bible chosen according to student interest with the guidance and approval of the instructor. Prerequisite: 102 or consent of instructor.

 

375 Directed Readings

Latin

101 Elementary Latin I

The first course of a two-semester sequence emphasizing basic grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Latin. No prerequisite.

 

102 Elementary Latin II

The second course of a two-semester sequence which continues the study of ancient Latin grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Passages are drawn from a variety of Latin works. Prerequisite: Latin 101.

 

201 Intermediate Latin

A review of Latin grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, followed by readings from a variety of authors and works. Prerequisite: Latin 102.

 

202 Readings in Latin

Fourth-semester readings from one or more Latin authors or works, such as Cicero, Catullus, Virgil, and Medieval Latin. Prerequisite: Latin 201.

 

301 Advanced Latin Prose

Prose readings chosen from a single Latin author or from a variety of authors within a particular genre. Authors and works may include Cicero, Livy, Tacitus, early Christian literature, Medieval Latin, or others. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Latin 202.

 

302 Advanced Latin Poetry

Poetry readings chosen from a single Latin author or from a variety of authors within a particular genre. Authors and works may include Virgil, Horace, Ovid, or others. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Latin 202.

 

375 Directed Readings

 

490 Senior Project

 

493 Senior Honors Project

A year-long independent research project. Applications are completed on the “Honors Program” form available at the registrar's office, requiring the signatures of a faculty supervisor, the department head, the honors program director, and the registrar. Interdisciplinary projects require the signatures of two faculty supervisors. The project must be completed by the due date for senior projects. The completed project is evaluated by a review committee consisting of faculty supervisor, another faculty member from the major department, and a faculty member from outside the major department. All projects must be presented publicly. Only projects awarded an “A-” or “A” qualify for “departmental honors” designation. The honors project fulfills the all-college senior project requirement.