Classical Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
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The World of Greece
CAS CL 101
The literature, philosophy, art, and culture of ancient Greece. Topics covered include the emergence of epic poetry; art and lyric in the Archaic Age; drama, architecture, philosophy, and political developments of classical Athens and Greece. 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, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 (May 25-June 30)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Last day to add Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 16, 2022 Course End Date Thursday, June 30, 2022 Location: CAS 213 ... Open SeatsPeter Kotiuga -
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: $3020
Summer 1 (May 25-June 30)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 1:30-4 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Last day to add Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 16, 2022 Course End Date Thursday, June 30, 2022 Location: STH 318 ... Open SeatsJoseph Watkins -
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: $3020
Summer 2 (July 6-August 11)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Last day to add Monday, July 11, 2022 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 11, 2022 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, July 28, 2022 Course End Date Thursday, August 11, 2022 Location: CAS 312 ... Open SeatsJames Aglio -
What is a Good Life? Ancient Wisdom and Modern Insights
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: $3020
Summer 1 (May 24-June 30)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Last day to add Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 16, 2022 Course End Date Thursday, June 30, 2022 Location: STH B20 ... Open SeatsZsuzsanna Varhelyi -
Greek and Roman Mythology
CAS CL 213
A general introduction to the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans, with particular focus on the dynamics of power and gender in the experience of religion. All texts in translation. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course carries a single unit in each of the following areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Historical Consciousness. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 (July 6-August 11)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 1:30-4 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Last day to add Monday, July 11, 2022 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 11, 2022 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, July 28, 2022 Course End Date Thursday, August 11, 2022 Location: STH 113 ... Open SeatsMaya Chakravorty