CLAS 9. Greek and Latin Origins of Medical and Specialized Terminology 3 sem. hrs.
Systematic presentation of the most common Greek and Latin words whose derivations are importantn in medical, scientific, and specialized terminology, such as that of psychology and law. Exercises in word-building and analysis of definitions. Study of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Offered occasionally. Knowledge of Greek or Latin not required. Does not count toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement.
CLAS 108. Greek and Roman Epic Poetry 3 sem. hrs.
A study of the origins and development of classical epic, including readings in English translations from the works of Homer and Vergil. Knowledge of Greek not required. May be counted as part of the College of Arts & Sciences literature curriculum requirement but does not count toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement. Offered occasionally.
CLAS 118. Classical Foundations of European Literature 3 sem. hrs.
An introduction to the classical tradition in western literature through comparison of ancient and modern texts. Knoweldge of Greek or Latin not required. May be counted as part of the Arts & Sciences literature college curriculum requirement. but not as part of the foreign language requirement. Offered occasionally.
CLAS 138. Greek and Roman Literature in English Translation 3 sem. hrs.
Readings in English translation from Greek and Latin authors. Knowledge of Greek or Latin not required. May be counted as part of the Arts & Sciences litearture college requirement; but not as part of the foreign language requirement. Offered occasionally.
CLAS 148. Greek and Roman Tragedy 3 sem. hrs.
A study of the origins and develpment of classical tragedy, with readings in English translation from the work of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca. Knoweldge of Greek or Latin not required. May be counted as part of the Arts & Sciences literature college requirement, but not as part of the foreign language requirement. Offered occasionally.
CLAS 158. Greek and Roman Comedy 3 sem. hrs.
Origins and development, with readings in English translation of the indivdual plays of Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, and Terence. Knowledge of Greek or Latin not required. May be counted as part of the Arts & Sciences literature college requirement, but not asas part of the foreign language requirement. Offered occasionally.
CLAS 175. Mythology 3 sem. hrs.
Greek and Roman myths and legends in ancient literature and religion. Influence of Classical Mythology on the Western literary tradition. The heroic exploits and modern psychological motifs. Survey and viewing of the enormous legacy inspired by the Classical myths. Knowledge of Greek or Latin not required; does not count toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement. Offered every other year.
CLAS 178. Greek and Roman Rhetoric 3 sem. hrs.
A study of the origins and development of classical rhetoric, with readings in English translation from the works of Aristotle, Cicero, Seneca, Rhetor, Antiphon, Lysias, Demostenes, and others. Knowledge of Greek or Latin not required. May be counted as part of the Arts & Sciences literature college curriculum requirement, but not as part of the foreign language requirement. Offered occasionally.
