Classics Courses
Spring 2014
CC 200: CLASSICAL WORLD (4 Cr.)
M/W/F 1:25-2:20
Jackie Murray
An introduction to classical antiquity for students interested in ancient Greece and
Rome, the impact of antiquity on Medieval and Renaissance Europe, and a general background
in the Western tradition. This interdisciplinary course, team-taught by faculty from
the Classics Department, includes studies in literature (epic, dramatic, and lyric
poetry, rhetoric, and fiction), history and historiography, art and architecture,
philosophy and political theory.
Fulfills Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: None
CC 222: GREEK TRAGEDY (3 Cr.)
TU/TH 3:40-5:00
Dan Curley
In the theater of Dionysus at Athens, Greek myths and legends came to life. Heroes
and heroines alike took the stage and through their stories demonstrated the frailty
of human existence. Students will explore works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides,
the three great tragedians, in the context of Athenian society of the 5th century
BCE. In addition, students will write, produce, and perform an original Greek tragedy
in English.
Fulfills Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: None. Counts toward the Theater major
CC 225: THE ANCIENT NOVEL (3 Cr.)
TU/TH 2:10 - 3:30
Jackie Murray
Adventures! Odysseys in distant lands! Romance! Fantasy! An exploration of ancient
prose fiction with emphasis on multi-cultural scope, literature as entertainment,
and the play of fictionality and historicity. Students will read the most important
examples of ancient Greek and Roman novels in translation while honing skills in literary
analysis and interpretation. Readings will include works by Lucian, Longus, Achilles
Tatius, Apuleius, and Petronius.
Fulfills Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: None.
CC 395: THE CLASSICS MAJOR AND BEYOND (1 Cr.)
Monday 5:30 - 6:30
Jackie Murray
鈥淐lassics? What are you goingto do with that?鈥� In this transitional course, senior
majors will reflect on their work in the Classics curriculum and look ahead to life
as 三亿体育官网 graduates. Working both individually and collaboratively, students will
examine the relevance of classical studies to continuing intellectual, cultural, and
civic engagement; explore options for future work and study; compile a portfolio documenting
and evaluating coursework in the Classics major; and strengthen the presentation and
communication skills essential to professional
success.
Prerequisite: Senior standing as a Classics major or minor. Must be taken S/U.
CG 210: INTERMEDIATE GREEK (4 Cr.)
Monday 11:15-12:10
TU/TH 11:10 - 12:30
Leslie Mechem
In this continuation of CG 110, students read one of the most stirring a