Literature and Art from the Ancient World to the Enlightenment

CGS HU 103

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Historical Consciousness
  • Critical Thinking

The course examines key figures and works in literary and artistic traditions from the ancient and classical periods through the Renaissance, concluding with a focus on the Enlightenment and Romanticism. The semester's units concentrate on how the works reflect cultural ideals and developments and on how they represent evolving aesthetic standards that have shaped conventions in literature and the arts. Coursework and assignments include learning trips to various sites of historical and cultural significance in the Boston area to emphasize the Humanities' relevance beyond the classroom. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking.

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A1 Stoehr CGS 115 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has
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A2 Stoehr FLR 123 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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AA Stoehr CGS 527 M 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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B1 Sweeting CGS 521 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has
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B2 Sweeting MCS B37 MF 10:10 am-11:00 am If course has
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B3 Sweeting CGS 113 MF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm If course has
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BB Sweeting STH B19 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has
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C1 Bjornson CGS 115 MF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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C2 Bjornson CGS 521 MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm If course has
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C3 Bjornson CGS 115 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has
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CC Bjornson PHO 210 W 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has
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D1 Fawell CGS 321 MF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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D2 Fawell CGS 121 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has
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D3 Fawell CGS 113 WF 10:10 am-11:00 am If course has
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DD Fawell PHO 210 M 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has
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E1 Ohri FLR 123 MF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has
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E2 Ohri CAS 222 MW 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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E3 Ohri CGS 113 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has
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EE Ohri STH B19 W 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has
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F1 Creighton CGS 315 MW 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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F2 Creighton EPC 206 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has
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F3 Creighton CGS 423 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has
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FF Creighton SHA 110 M 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has
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G1 Fahy SOC B63 MF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has
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G2 Fahy CGS 113 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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G3 Fahy CGS 321 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has
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GG Fahy SHA 110 W 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has
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H1 Henebry CGS 315 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has
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H2 Henebry CGS 311 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has
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H3 Henebry CGS 313 WF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm If course has
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HH Henebry CAS 216 M 1:25 pm-2:15 pm If course has
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I1 Coffman CGS 313 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm If course has
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I2 Coffman CGS 315 MW 4:40 pm-5:30 pm If course has
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I3 Coffman CGS 313 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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II Coffman CAS 229 M 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has
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