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The Department of Classical Studies offers courses in Ancient Greek and Roman language, culture, and history.\u00a0Most courses, especially those in history and civilization, have no language prerequisite.<\/span><\/p>\n

For our full course offerings in classical civilization and languages, please see the Boston University College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin<\/a>. For our full course offerings in Modern Greek, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The department does not permit individuals from outside the BU community (current faculty, staff, students) to audit (“sit in on”) courses informally. For information on auditing through Evergreen Programs, click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Summer Term 1 Courses<\/h2>
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CAS CL111 Latin 1<\/strong> Prereq: none
\nThe goal of first-year Latin is to provide you with an introduction to the fundamentals of Latin vocabulary, syntax, and grammar in order to prepare you for reading \u201creal\u201d Latin texts from antiquity. No previous knowledge of Latin is required. By the end of the second semester you should be able to read unedited passages of classical Latin.
\nMWR 1:30-4:00pm<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Aglio<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

CAS CL121 The Good Life<\/strong>
\nPhilosophical Inquiry and Life’s Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking<\/span>
\nWhat makes a good life? Is it about happiness? Or money? Do we have to choose? Ancient Greeks and Roman also wondered about these questions, and in this course we will look at their ideas from modern psychological, philosophical, and religious perspectives.
\nTR<\/strong> 9:00-12:30pm<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Varhelyi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

CAS CL205\/LX205 Origins of Writing\u00a0<\/strong>
\nHistorical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Teamwork\/Collaboration<\/span>
\n<\/span>Overview of the world’s major writing systems: Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs; Sumerian and Akkadian cuneiform; West Semitic consonantal scripts (abjads); East Asian scripts; runes; Greek and Roman alphabets. Considerable linguistic component supplemented by historical information about ancient languages and cultures. Carries humanities divisional credit in This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:\u00a0<\/span>
\nMWR 10:00-12:30pm<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Kotiuga<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Summer Term 2 Courses<\/h2>
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CAS CL102 Classical Civilization: World of Rome
\n<\/strong>Historical Consciousness, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking<\/span>
\nAn introduction to the world of the ancient Romans, as viewed in their literature, culture, and art. Discusses their origins, army, family life, religion, and education, and their legacy in our own time.
\nTR 9:00-12:30pm<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Chakravorty<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

CAS CL112 Latin 2.<\/strong> Prereq: CL111 or equivalent
\n<\/em><\/strong>Further study of Latin grammar, forms, and vocabulary.
\nMWR 10:00-12:30pm\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Matz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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