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For information on relevant programs see Classics in the College of Arts & Science section of the Calendar.

Knowledge of Latin or Greek is not a prerequisite for the following courses.

CLASS 103.3
Medical Terminology (Formerly 163)
1/2(3L)

Presents the most important Greek and Latin roots of the vocabulary of contemporary medicine and demonstrates the predictable patterns by which these roots combine. Students will learn to define new compounds and phrases by analysis of their parts and will be introduced to language history, linguistic principles and etymology.

Note: Students with credit for CLASS 163, 241, 262 or 263 may not take this course for credit. This course may be taken as an elective only under Requirement 7 of Program Types A, B, C, and D.

CLASS 104.3
The Classical Myths (Formerly 238)
1/2(3L)

A study of the traditional stories of Greek gods and heroes with some consideration given to both earlier Mesopotamian and later Roman mythic traditions.

Note: May be taken as an elective only under Requirement 7 of Program Types A, B, C and D.

CLASS 105.3
The Classical Roots of English (Formerly 215)
1/2(3L)

An examination of the Latin and Greek roots of English vocabulary and grammar.

Note: This course may be taken as an elective only under Requirement 7 of Program Types A, B, C and D and under Requirements 5 of Program Types B and C.

CLASS 110.3
Greek Civilization
1/2(3L)

A survey of the culture of the Greeks to the end of the Classical period, based on readings in translation from Greek literature and on other ancient source materials.

CLASS 111.3
Roman Civilization
1/2(3L)

Surveys Roman culture in the Republican and Imperial periods, based on readings in translation from Roman literature and on other ancient source materials.

CLASS 220.3
Daily Life in Ancient Greece and Rome
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units from: ARCH 116; CLASS 110, 111; Hist 110, 114.; or the instructor's permission.

Studies daily life in ancient Athens and Rome.

CLASS 225.3
Women in Antiquity
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): CLASS 110 and 111, or completion of 30 credit units at the university.

Studies the life and achievements of women in the ancient world.

CLASS 226.3 (Formerly 331)
Tragedy
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): CLASS 110, 111 or completion of 30 credit units at the university.

Careful reading and analysis of works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Seneca, with emphasis on intellectual and aesthetic questions, staging, and modern approaches to the literary interpretation of ancient plays.

Note: Students with credit for CLASS 331 may not take this course for credit.

CLASS 227.3 (Formerly 332)
Comedy
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): CLASS 110, 111 or completion of 30 credit units at the university.

An introduction to ancient Greek and Roman comedy through careful study of the works of Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus and Terence.

Note: Students with credit for CLASS 332 may not take this course for credit.

CLASS 228.3 (Formerly 334)
Epic
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): CLASS 110 and 111 or completion of 30 credit units at the university.

An introduction to Greek and Roman epic poetry with emphasis on its artistic qualities and cultural significance. Selections from Homer, Hesiod, Apollonius, Virgil, Ovid, Lucan, and/or Statius.

Note: Students with credit for CLASS 334 may not take this course for credit.


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