Major Courses
CLHU A480 Capstone: Special Topics 3 crs.
RAC: Premodern
The capstone presents the tools and techniques for analysis, interpretation and research of literautre and material culture necessary to pursuign a successful career in Classical Studies at all levels.
CLHU A498 Thesis Research 2 crs.
This course offers students pursuing a thesis the opportunity to do research under the guidance of their thesis adviser.
CLHU A499 Thesis 3 crs.
Students who have satisfactorily completed their research register for this course while they write their honors thesis.
Prerequisite: CLHU A498
Advanced Common Curriculum
CLHU J257 Greek Culture 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Creative Arts and Cultures
RAC: Premodern
This course examines the literature, culture, history, art, and daily life of the Greeks from the Minoan period to the rule of Alexander the Great. Coursework includes readings in Greek literature in translation and secondary texts and assignments using Internet resources such as Perseus 2.0.
This course replaces CLHU U257
CLHU J258 Roman Culture 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Creative Arts and Cultures
RAC: Premodern
This course examines the literature, culture, history, politics, and daily life of the ancient Romans from the legendary beginning of the city in 753 B.C. to the fifth century A.D. Readings include Latin literature in translation and secondary texts that provide archaeological evidence and the historical context.
This course replaced CLHU U258
CLHU J362: WAL: Alexander the Great
Advanced Common Curriculum: Writing About Literature
RAC: Premodern
This class explores the world of Greece in the post-Classical age into which Alexander was born, and the complex and often contradictory personality and astonishing deeds of the man himself in light of the historigraphical difficulties in separating "Alexander the man" from "Alexander the legend." It also examines the nature of his military success, the lasting effects of his image upon ancient art, and finally, his long-term impact on the varied people and lands of his empire.
CLHU U238 Justice in Greek Literature 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
Justice is the foundation of civilized society. It is at once the condition and means of concord and harmony among men. Greek poets and philosophers were among the first to investigate the nature of justice. Examination of their writings on this subject can alert latter-day students to its importance and to its nature.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U242 The Development of Greek Tragedy 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course involves the reading in English of a selection of plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides and their relationship to the development of Greek theater and performance.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U244 The Greek and Roman Epic 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course is a survey in English of Greek and Latin epics, such as the works of Homer, Apollonius of Rhodes, Vergil, Lucan, and Statius.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U246 Greek Mythology 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course is a study of the origins, themes, and significance of Greek mythology, with emphasis on myth as a vestige of primitive thought and on the corpus of Greek myths as a source of Greek and Roman literature.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U247 Egyptian Art and Archaeology 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course is a survey of artistic works and monuments of ancient Egypt from the Pre-dynastic Period through the Ptolemies of the Hellenistic Period with an emphasis on stylistic developments in the three main areas of painting, sculpture and architecture.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U248 Greek Art and Archaeology 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
A survey of artistic works and monuments of ancient Greece from the Geometric through the Hellenistic periods (c. 1000 — 50 B.C.) with an emphasis on stylistic developments in the main areas of painting, sculpture, and architecture.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U250 Roman Art and Archaeology 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course offers students a survey of the most important works of art and monuments of ancient Rome from the beginnings of the city through the period of Constantine, emphasizing stylistic developments in the areas of sculpture, architecture, and painting, with some consideration of materials and techniques. Works of the Etruscans, Greeks, and Italic peoples are considered for their influence.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U256 Greek Elegies and Lyrics 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course is an introduction to lyric and elegiac forms of individual poetic expression. Consideration will be given to the technical terms referring to the poems studied, their themes, and performance. Authors include Archilochus, Tyrtaeus, Alcaeus, and Sappho among others.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U263 Greek and Roman Comedy 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course is a survey of Greek and Roman comedy including works by Aristophanes, Menander, Terence, and Plautus. The course considers the significant social and political issues as well as the plays’ appeal, significance, and legacy for us today.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U265 Pagans and Christians 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
RAC: Catholic Traditions
This course examines the triumph of Christianity over paganism in the Roman Empire. Focusing on the debate and culture clash between the two in the fourth century, students discuss and write on important controversies of the age and their relation to our own times.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U268 Roman Republic 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course examines the rise and decline of the Roman Republic from the founding of the city (c. 800 B.C.) to the assassination of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.). The course explores political, economic, military, religious, and societal topics.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U270 The Later Roman Empire 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course explores all the major aspects of late Roman civilization, roughly from 300 — 700 A.D. Study covers political, economic, military, social, and religious developments with focus on the effects of the Germanic and Islamic invasions. Students examines a wide variety of textual and physical evidence.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U272 The Early Roman Empire 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course will examine the rise and the first decline of the Roman empire from the establishment of the autocracy by Octavian Augustus (30 B.C. — 14 A.D.) to the reordering of the Roman empire by Diocletian (284 — 305 A.D.). It will explore political, social, military, economic, cultural, and religious topics.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U274 The Byzantine Empire 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course surveys the medieval Roman empire, also known as the Byzantine empire, from the rise of Islam in the seventh century to the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in 1453. The course examines political, military, economic, social, religious, and cultural features of the Byzantine world.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U275 The Ancient Novel 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
This course traces the development of the novel in the earliest examples from Greek and Roman antiquity. These works detail the adventures of young men and women determined to preserve their integrity while searching for their true identities. Readings include Longus’ Daphne and Chloe, Petronius’ Satyricon, and Heliodorus’ An Ethiopian Story.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.
CLHU U280 Ancient Mystery Cults 3 crs.
Advanced Common Curriculum: Humanities/Arts Premodern
By their very nature, ancient mystery cults were secretive and their rituals known only to the initiates. This course examines, in translation, a wide variety of ancient sources to see what can be learned about cults ranging from Demeter to Isis to early Christianity.
This course satisfies a Common Curriculum Humanities/Arts requirement for students who began their program of study before fall semester 2013. This course does not satisfy requirements for the 2013-2014 Common Curriculum.