Classical Studies

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Modern Greek Culture and Film

    CAS CG 357

    Introduction to Greek cultural, social, historical, political, economic, and religious issues through a range of films that have reflected and shaped contemporary Greek society. Entertainment, education, popular culture, propaganda, and identity- and nation-building practices as reflected in Greek cinema. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100

    Summer 1 (May 23-June 29)

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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: $3100

    Summer 1 (May 24-June 29)

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  • Latin 3: Prose

    CAS CL 211

    Prereq: (CAS CL 112) or equivalent. Reading of selections from Latin prose. Authors read may include Caesar, Cicero, Livy, Petronius, and Pliny. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Aesthetic Exploration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100

    Summer 1 (May 24-June 29)

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  • Latin 4: Verse

    CAS CL 212

    Prereq: (CAS CL 211) or equivalent. Reading of selections from Latin poetry. Authors read may include Catullus, Ovid, and Vergil. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100

    Summer 2 (July 5-August 14)

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  • Greek and Roman Mythology

    CAS CL 213

    A general introduction to the myths of the ancient classical world, with particular regard to the patterns of experience, both religious and psychological, from which they evolved. All texts in translation. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Historical Consciousness. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100

    Summer 2 (July 5-August 14)

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