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Classics Program

Curriculum

The Classics curriculum includes courses in Greek language and literature, Latin language and literature, and Classics in translation. Please click here for courses offered in the current academic year.

Below you will find a list of our current or recent offerings. See the course catalog for descriptions and updated information.

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Greek

  • 13-001 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 13-002 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 13-003 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 13-004 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 13-014 GREEK I & II
    A two-semester course. Essentials of grammar, composition and reading.
  • 13-024 GREEK I & II
    A two-semester course. Essentials of grammar, composition and reading.
  • 13-113 GREEK III & IV
    A two-semester course of selections from classical and New Testament Greek. Prerequisites: Greek 13-014 and 024.
  • 13-123 GREEK III & IV
    A two-semester course of selections from classical and New Testament Greek. Prerequisites: Greek 13-014 and 024.
  • 13-301 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 13-302 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 13-303 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 13-304 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 13-443 INTERMEDIATE TUTORIAL
  • 13-603 TOPICS IN GREEK LITERATURE I
    Topics offered on a five-year cycle: Homeric Poetry; Greek Lyric Poetry; Comedy; Literature of the 4th Century; Hellenistic Literature. Students participate in weekly webcast lecture offered through Sunoikisis, an on-line discussion moderated by faculty members from participating institutions, and w...
  • 13-703 TOPICS IN GREEK LITERATURE II
    Topics offered on a five-year cycle: Homeric Poetry; Greek Lyric Poetry; Comedy; Literature of the 4th Century; Hellenistic Literature. Students participate in weekly webcast lecture offered through Sunoikisis, an on-line discussion moderated by faculty members from participating institutions, and w...
  • 13-901 TUTORIAL
  • 13-902 TUTORIAL
  • 13-903 TUTORIAL
  • 13-904 TUTORIAL
  • 13-941 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 13-942 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 13-943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 13-944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 13-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change of content.
  • 13-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change of content.
  • 13-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change of content.
  • 13-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change of content.

Latin

  • 14-001 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 14-002 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 14-003 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 14-004 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 14-014 LATIN I & II
    A two-semester course. Essentials of grammar, composition and reading.
  • 14-024 LATIN I & II
    A two-semester course. Essentials of grammar, composition and reading.
  • 14-113 LATIN III & IV
    A two-semester course. Readings in Petronius in the fall semester, Vergil in the spring. Prerequisite: Latin 14-024 or the equivalent.
  • 14-123 LATIN III & IV
    A two-semester course. Readings in Petronius in the fall semester, Vergil in the spring. Prerequisite: Latin 14-024 or the equivalent.
  • 14-301 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 14-302 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 14-303 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 14-304 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 14-403 LIVY
    Elements of grammar and style in an historical context. (H)
  • 14-423 TACITUS
    Elements of grammar and style in an historical context. (H)
  • 14-443 INTERMEDIATE TUTORIAL
  • 14-503 HORACE
    Elements of grammar and style in an historical context. (H)
  • 14-603 TOPICS IN LATIN LITERATURE I
    Topics offered on a five-year cycle: Early Republic; Late Republic; Neronian Period; Roman Empire 70-180 CE; Late Antiquity and Medieval. Students participate in weekly webcast lecture offered through Sunoikisis, an on-line discussion moderated by faculty members from participating institutions, and...
  • 14-703 TOPICS IN LATIN LITERATURE II
    Topics offered on a five-year cycle: Early Republic; Late Republic; Neronian Period; Roman Empire 70-180 CE; Late Antiquity and Medieval. Students participate in weekly webcast lecture offered through Sunoikisis, an on-line discussion moderated by faculty members from participating institutions, and...
  • 14-901 TUTORIAL
  • 14-902 TUTORIAL
  • 14-903 TUTORIAL
  • 14-904 TUTORIAL
  • 14-941 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 14-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 14-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 14-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 14-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 14-983 HONORS IN LATIN
    By invitation only.

Classics

  • 07-001 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-002 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-003 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-004 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-203 GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
    A study of the myths and religion of Graeco-Roman tradition, with attention to the heritage of classical mythology in later literature and art. Extensive readings of ancient works in translation. Also English 10-203 and Religion 19-403. (H) (R) (IP)
  • 07-301 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-302 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-303 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-304 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-313 GREEK CIVILIZATION
    A study of the rise and development of Greek civilization, with special emphasis on the cultural contributions to later civilization. May be repeated with change of content. Also History 16-313. (H) (IP)
  • 07-323 ROMAN CIVILIZATION
    A study of the rise and development of Roman civilization, with special emphasis on cultural contributions to later civilization. May be repeated with change of content. Also History 16-323. (H) (IP)
  • 07-333 HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY: ANCIENT
    See Philosophy 18-413. (H)
  • 07-353 HELLENISTIC ART
    See Art History 71-443. (FAL)
  • 07-363 WORLD ARCHITECTURE I: A COMPARATIVE CULTURAL HISTORY
    See Art History 71-703. (Fall, odd-numbered years) (FAL)
  • 07-403 PERFORMING SANCTITY: HOLY LIVING AND HOLY WRITING IN LATE ANTIQUITY AND THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD
    A study of saints' lives from the late ancient world and the Latin Middle Ages, revealing the religious life of the periods that produced them as well as information about basic social and cultural history. Involves close reading and discussion of primary texts in translation from the original Latin...
  • 07-413 MEDIEVAL BEAST FABLES
    A study of the use of the animal kingdom to satirize human courtly society in the Middle Ages, with attention to some of the social and personal needs fulfilled by telling or listening to these fables. Involves close reading and discussion of primary texts in translation from the original Latin. (H)
  • 07-423 FABULOUS EXEMPLUM: MEDIEVAL LEGENDS OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
    A study of Alexander's complicated legacy, as both a rhetorical example of what (not) to do, and as the protagonist of a series of fantastic adventures that please and instruct. Involves close reading and discussion of primary texts in translation from the original Latin. (H)
  • 07-433 MEDIEVAL LEGENDS OF TROY
    A study of the use of classical narratives to legitimize political power and literary production in the Middle Ages, with attention to the multiple significances of translation. Involves close reading and discussion of primary texts in translation from the original Latin. (H)
  • 07-901 TUTORIAL
  • 07-902 TUTORIAL
  • 07-903 TUTORIAL
  • 07-904 TUTORIAL
  • 07-941 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 07-942 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 07-943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 07-944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 07-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 07-963 SEMINAR IN CLASSICS
    An interdisciplinary study of various aspects of Greek and Roman antiquity. May be repeated with change of content.
  • 07-983 HONORS IN CLASSICS
    By invitation only.
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