Course Descriptions CL 103 Masterpieces of Greek Literature in English Translation
A survey of major works of ancient Greek literature. Emphasis is on the content of this literature as a key to understanding classical Greek civilization, and as meaningful in a contemporary context.
3 credits
CL 104 Masterpieces of Roman Literature in English Translation
A survey of major works of ancient Roman literature of the Republic and early Empire. Emphasis is on the content of this literature as a key to understanding Roman civilization, and as meaningful in a contemporary context.
3 credits
CL 115 Greek Civilization
A study of the Greek experience, of the social and cultural values, political institutions and economic structures of the ancient Greeks and their effect on the historical process in the period down to the death of Alexander. (A knowledge of Greek is not required.)
3 credits
CL 116 Roman Civilization
Roman civilization spanned over 1000 years of history and culture, and influenced western society in profound ways. In this course we will trace Rome's development from a small local tribe to a world power. We will see how she expanded and conquered the Mediterranean world, and herself absorbed into her culture aspects of the peoples she defeated. We will look at the many features of Roman society that defined Roman life and culture. Finally, we will consider the factors that led to Rome's decline and transition to the medieval and Byzantine worlds. (A knowledge of Latin is not required.)
3 credits
CL 121 Myth in Classical Literature
An introduction to Classical mythology through an examination of the diverse ways in which myth and legend are treated in the literatures of ancient Greece and Rome. Texts will be read in English translation; no knowledge of Greek or Latin required. This course may be taken to fulfill the core requirement in English literature.
3 credits
CL 131 Athenian Democracy
A detailed examination of the world's first democracy, that of Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C.: its origins, its historical context, how it functioned, its underlying ideology, the criticisms its opponents lodged against it, and its similarities to and differences from contemporary American democracy.
3 credits
CL 132 The Roman Revolution
A comprehensive study of the political, social, artistic, literary and military transformation of Rome from the middle of the second century B.C. through the reign of Augustus. Special attention will be given to Rome's response to the cultural and governmental challenges imposed by her growing empire and how her responses forever changed the course of Western civilization.
3 credits
GR 11 Elementary Attic Greek
Grammar of Attic Greek; readings in easier authors to develop a practical reading knowledge of ancient Greek.
3 credits
GR 101-102 Intermediate Greek Readings
Intensive reading of selected authors of moderate difficulty in various genres, with extensive readings in translation, to give a survey of classical Greek literature. Prerequisites: GR 11 or equivalent.
6 credits
GR 325-326 Advanced Greek Readings
Extensive readings of selected works of ancient Greek literature. Prerequisite GR 101-102.
6 credits
LA 11 Basic Latin
Intensive study of Latin grammar. Students who complete this course will normally continue in LA 101-102.
4 credits
LA 101-102 Readings in Latin Prose & Poetry
For students with a background of high school Latin or its equivalent, this course attempts to fill out that background by extensive readings in the principal authors and genres not read in high school.
May be taken to fulfill the core requirement in foreign languages.
6 credits
LA 321-322 Latin Poetry
Extensive readings of selected authors of Latin poetry. Prerequisite: LA 101-102.
3 credits
LA 323-324 Latin Prose
Extensive readings of selected Latin prose authors. Prerequisite: LA 101-102.
3 credits | 
