Classical Studies

• CAS CL 502: Studies in Ancient Greek and Roman Literature
  Topics vary. Open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The literature studied in both sections is read in its original language, either ancient Greek or Latin, so advanced skill in the appropriate language is required. Please contact the instructor if you are unsure if you have the appropriate knowledge of the language.Two topics are offered Fall 2015. Students may take one or both for credit. Topic for Section A1: Vergil's Aeneid. Close reading of selections from Aeneid. We actively develop an appreciation of the poem's beauty and historical/cultural importance, and thoroughly examine and discuss modern interpretive approaches. The epic's later influence is treated next semester, CL520, by Professor Uden. Also offered as CAS CL 451 A1. Topic for Section B1: Isocrates' 'Panegyricus'. Reading, translation and literary as well as historical interpretation of Isocrates' speech (of 380 BCE) as a prime example of classical Greek oratory. Parts of relevant texts by Thucydides, Lysias, Plato and others are included for comparative study. Also offered as CAS CL 461 A1 in Fall 2015.
• CAS CL 520: Studies in Latin Literature
  Topic for Spring 2016: The Aeneid's Reception. This course expands upon the examination of Vergil's Aeneid begun in CAS CL 451/502 A1 in Fall 2015, and examines the epic's later influence.
• CAS CL 521: Survey of Latin Literature I
  Historical survey from archaic Latin through Republican literature; introduction to classical scholarship. For advanced students wishing to increase their language skills through extensive reading.
• CAS CL 522: Survey of Latin Literature II
  Survey of Latin authors focusing on the period of the early Empire; introduction to classical scholarship. For advanced students wishing to increase their language skills through extensive reading.
• CAS CL 530: Latin Prose Composition
  Practice in set and free composition of Latin prose, aimed at developing advanced language proficiency.
• CAS CL 560: Studies in Ancient Greek History
  Topics vary. Not offered 2014/2015.
• CAS CL 561: Survey of Greek Literature 1
  Reading course designed to study the history of Greek literature through a chronological survey of representative authors and genres: Homer through the archaic age.
• CAS CL 562: Survey of Greek Literature 2
  Reading course designed to study the history of Greek literature through a chronological survey of representative authors and genres: Classical through Hellenistic period.
• CAS CL 563: Greek Prose Composition
  Close study of exemplary Greek prose as the basis for original composition in Greek of sentences and short passages, then more extensive prose pieces.
• GRS CL 621: Reading Latin for Graduate Students
  Designed for graduate students in fields other than Classics who are preparing for language reading examinations. Develops a knowledge of the fundamentals of Latin grammar. Practice in translating passages. No previous knowledge of Latin required. Students will not receive graduate credit for this course, and there is no tuition charge.
• GRS CL 699: Teaching College Classical Studies I
  The goals, contents, and methods of instruction in classical studies. General teaching-learning issues. Required of all teaching fellows.
• GRS CL 720: Latin Seminar
  Extensive readings in Latin authors. Specific topics may change. Topic for Fall 2014: Writing the Empire, Writing the Self: Tacitus in His Early Imperial Context. Examines the primary texts and current research on the formation of concepts related to imperial rule and selfhood in the early Roman empire.
• GRS CL 791: Greek Seminar
  Topic for Spring 2016: TBA.
• GRS CL 947: Ds Anc History
  
• GRS CL 948: Ds Anc History
  
• GRS CL 957: Directed Study in Latin
  Directed study in a topic in Latin.
• GRS CL 958: Directed Study in Latin
  Directed study in a topic in Latin.
• GRS CL 967: Directed Study in Ancient Greek.
  Directed study in a topic in ancient Greek.
• GRS CL 968: Directed Study in Ancient Greek
  Directed study in a topic in ancient Greek.
• GRS CL 991: Directed Study in Classical Studies
  Directed study in a topic in classical studies.

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