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1550 Classical Mythology
(3)
Fulfills Humanities Exploration.
Types and structure of myth and folktale with special reference to classical and modern literature.
1560 The Greeks
(3)
Fulfills Humanities Exploration.
General introduction to the history, literature, art, architecture, and archaeology of ancient Greece, with emphasis on Athens and the Greek world in fifth century B.C.
1570 The Romans
(3)
Fulfills Humanities Exploration.
General introduction to the history, literature, art, architecture, and archaeology of ancient Rome, with emphasis on the Late Republic and Early Empire.
1600 Classical Orgins of English Vocabulary
(3)
Students learn how the classical languages of Greece and Rome generated work roots, from which more than fifty percent of all English words derive. They see how knowledge of standard prefixes and suffixes combines with a knowledge of the meaning of even a single root to enable one to learn many English words. In this fashion, students learn hundreds of English works and see examples of their usage in well-known English authors. The course is particularly valuable for students who wish to go on to graduate and/or professional school.
2770 Ancient Greece and Rome in the Cinema
(3)
Screening and discussion of a selection of films focusing on Greek and Roman myths, history, and literature from Odysseus to Nero with special attention to their modern uses.
2780 Graeco-Roman Sport as Culture and Religion
(3)
Fulfills Humanities Exploration.
Study of the sociological, cultural, and religious import of Greek and Roman athletics, particularly the ancient Olympic Games.
2790 Ancient Epic
(3)
Fulfills Humanities Exploration.
Reading in English and examination of the major Greek and Roman epic works ("Iliad," "Odyssey," "Aeneid") with an investigation of their cultural/religious import and influence on later epic works.
3570 Images of Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
(3)
Fulfills Humanities Exploration.
Study of archaeological, literary, and documentary evidence concerning the lives of women in Greek and Roman antiquity, with special attention to the relationship between ancient and contemporary roles of and attitudes toward women.
3630 Greek Drama: Myth and Modern Cinema
(3)
Fulfills Fine Arts or Humanities Exploration.
Study of the themes, strategies, and structure of Greek tragedy and comedy with emphasis on the conventions and conditions of performance.
3950 Service-Learning in Classical Civilization
(1 to 3)
Program selected by student and designated professor to utilize student's background in classical antiquity for the benefit of the community.
4550 Ancient Myth and Religion
(3)
Fulfills Humanities Exploration.
Study of classical myth and/or religion (topics vary) in the Hellenistic and Roman periods with emphasis on mystery religions, later Judaism, early Christianity, later literary use of ancient myth, and modern anthropological/psychological interpretation of myth.
4580 Ancient Culture
(3 to 6)
Study of various aspects of classical antiquity. Topics include private life, social institutions such as marriage and family, legal and political thought, architecture, philosophical ideas, literature, and art.
4999 Honors Thesis/Project
(3)
Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on an Honors degree.
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