CLAS-100. Introduction to the Classical World

This course will provide students with an introduction to the Greeks and Romans, covering major historical events as well as social, literary, and artistic trends. This is the foundation course for a minor in Classical Studies. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (H.)

CLAS-250. Special Topics in Classics

Special topics will vary but all will focus on ancient history, society, or literature. All primary sources will be read in translation. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (H.)

CLAS-290. Independent Study in Classics

Individual study of topics in ancient literature or civilization. Students will meet weekly with the instructor to review assigned readings and writing assignments. Prerequisite: CLAS-100 or permission of the instructor. Four semester hours. (XLP.)

CLAS-350. Advanced Special Topics in Classics

Courses on wider topics in ancient history, society, or literature. All primary sources will be read in translation. Prerequisite: CLAS-100. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (H.)

CLAS-390. Advanced Independent Study in Classics

Individual study of topics in ancient literature or civilization at an advanced level. Students will meet weekly with the instructor to review assigned readings and writing assignments. Prerequisites: CLAS-100 and 290. Four semester hours. (XLP.)

CLAS/LAT-452W. Advanced Seminar in Classics or Latin

Seminars of changing content, for study of authors and genres, combined with study and practice in writing. Prerequisites: CLAS-100 and three additional Classical Studies courses, of which two must be at the 300-level or above. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (H.)

CLAS/LAT-491W. Pre-Honors Research in Classical Studies or Latin

This course is open to candidates for honors and to other students with the permission of the Classical Studies program coordinator. Students will meet weekly with the instructor to review assigned readings, research and writing assignments. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Four semester hours. (XLP.)

CLAS/LAT-492W. Honors in Classics or Latin

A continuation of CLAS/LAT-491W. Students will meet weekly with the instructor to review assigned readings, research and writing assignments. Prerequisite: CLAS/LAT-491W. Four semester hours. (XLP.)

Greek

GRK-150. Introduction to Greek for Classical Studies

Students will develop skills in reading Homeric or Biblical Greek, building on their previous knowledge of Latin. Prerequisite: LAT-102 or permission of instructor. Four hours per week. Four semester hours. (H.)

GRK-151. Special Topics in Greek

Students will develop their reading skills while focusing on a single author or topic. Prerequisite: GRK-150 or permission of instructor. Four hours per week. Four semester hours. (H.)

Latin

LAT-101. Elementary Latin

Students will be introduced to the basics of Latin and will develop skills in the foundational syntax and vocabulary of Latin. Four hours per week. Four semester hours. (L.)

LAT-102. Elementary Latin II

Students will broaden their knowledge of vocabulary, syntax and grammar and read excerpts from a variety of Latin authors. Four hours per week.Four semester hours. (H, L.)

LAT-201. Intermediate Latin I

Students will further develop their skills in Latin grammar while reading increasingly complex material. Prerequisite: LAT-101102; or permission of the instructor. Four hours per week. Four semester hours. (H, L.)

LAT-202. Intermediate Latin II

A continuation of LAT-201. Prerequisite: LAT-201 or permission of the instructor. Four hours per week. Four semester hours. (H, L.) The sequences LAT-101-102 or 201-202 are recommended for fulfilling the foreign language requirement.

The sequences LAT-101–102 or 201–202 can fulfill the College foreign language requirement.

LAT-250. Special Topics in Latin Language and Grammar

This course focuses on building skills in Latin grammar and structure. Students will read material from Latin texts simplified and adapted to emphasize grammar. Prerequisite: LAT-201202; or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (H, L.)

LAT-350. Advanced Special Topics in Latin Reading and Translation

Content variable; may concentrate on author, period, or genre. Possible topics: Latin Poetry, Historical Writers, Roman Revolution, Vergil’s Aeneid. Students will read primary sources in Latin. Prerequisite: LAT-250 or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (H, L.)

LAT-450. Independent Work -Topics in Latin

Independent readings or research in Latin. Weekly meetings with Instructor supervising the independent work. Prerequisite: LAT-350 or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (XLP.)