Courses in Classical Humanities (190)
Courses in Classical Humanities (190)
01:190:397 The Ancient Novel
- Course Code: 01:190:397
- Semester(s) Offered: Spring
- Credits: 3
Readings from Greek and Roman novels of the Imperial period, with attention to their place in the literary and cultural history of the ancient world.
01:190:395 Transgression in Ancient Greek Society and Culture
- Course Code: 01:190:395
- Semester(s) Offered: Winter, Spring
- Credits: 3
Violence. Obscenity. Gender roles. Punishment. Violations of cultural norm in ancient Greek practical, civic, religious, and intellectual life, through close critical analysis of their myths, literature, laws, and rituals. Prerequisite: One course in Greek history or culture, Greek or ancient art, or permission of instructor.
01:190:393 Greek and Roman Satire
- Course Code: 01:190:393
- Credits: 3
Readings in English of classical satire from its origins in the Greek world through the fourth century AD. Emphasis on the significance of ancient satire for comedy and satire in Western culture.
01:190:391 Roman Drama in Translation
- Course Code: 01:190:391
- Credits: 3
Readings in English of the comedies of Plautus and Terence and the tragedies of Seneca to emphasize the contributions of Latin authors to the dramatic genre and their influence on European and English drama.
01:190:381 Greek Drama in Translation
- Course Code: 01:190:381
- Credits: 3
Readings in English of the major Greek tragedies and comedies; emphasis on the dramatic structure, literary analysis, and the theatrical conventions of the ancient stage.