Classical Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
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The World of Rome
CAS CL 102
An 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. All texts in translation. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $2920
Summer 2 (July 6-August 12)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Last day to add Monday, July 12, 2021 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 12, 2021 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, July 29, 2021 Course End Date Thursday, August 12, 2021 Location: NIP 320 ... Open SeatsMaya ChakravortyRemote-only section -
Latin 1
CAS CL 111
Introduction to grammar, forms, and vocabulary of classical Latin with reading of adapted passages from ancient texts. 4 cr. Tuition: $2920
Summer 1 (May 24-July 1)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 1:30-4 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, May 24, 2021 Last day to add Friday, May 28, 2021 Last day to drop without "W" grade Friday, May 28, 2021 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Course End Date Thursday, July 1, 2021 Location: CAS 216 ... Open SeatsJames Aglio -
Latin 2
CAS CL 112
Prereq: (CAS CL 111) or equivalent. Further study of Latin grammar, forms, and vocabulary with reading of both adapted and original passages from ancient texts. 4 cr. Tuition: $2920
Summer 2 (July 7-August 12)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Last day to add Monday, July 12, 2021 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 12, 2021 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, July 29, 2021 Course End Date Thursday, August 12, 2021 Location: NIP 320 ... Open SeatsAlicia MatzRemote-only section -
The Good Life
CAS CL 121
Close examination of literary and philosophical texts from the ancient world and modern psychology that address the question of what constitutes a good life. Themes include: selfhood and the pursuit of happiness, individualism and communities, love, and health. All texts in translation. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $2920
Summer 1 (May 25-July 1)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Last day to add Friday, May 28, 2021 Last day to drop without "W" grade Friday, May 28, 2021 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Course End Date Thursday, July 1, 2021 Location: NIP 320 ... Open SeatsZsuzsanna VarhelyiRemote-only section -
Origins of Writing
CAS CL 205
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 CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $2920
Summer 1 (May 24-July 1)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, May 24, 2021 Last day to add Friday, May 28, 2021 Last day to drop without "W" grade Friday, May 28, 2021 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Course End Date Thursday, July 1, 2021 Location: NIP 320 ... Open SeatsAlexander NikolaevRemote-only section
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