CLA 210: Classical Mythology, Prof. Myers

Greek and Roman mythology through the writings and art of the Classical period. Discussion of creation stories, the major gods and heroes, the underworld and afterlife, intellectual, religious and educational role of myth, and the most important theories of interpretation and classification. All readings and discussion in English. This course is taught via the Internet.

CLA 320: Masterpieces of Classical Literature: Greek Tragedy MWF 10:15-11:05, Prof. Mathews

Study of the great dramatic works of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, the foundation of the Western idea of the “tragic,” with attention to both literary merit and cultural importance. All readings and discussion in English. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

GRK 101: Elementary Greek I, MWF 11:20-12:10, Prof. Mathews

Introduction to Classical Greek. Greek alphabet, basic grammar and syntax. Readings based on Greek mythology, philosophy, and literature.

GRK 333: Medical Terminology, Prof. Mathews

Study of the formation of medical terms from their Greek and Latin roots designed both to build vocabulary and to teach the uses of a medical dictionary. This course is taught via the Internet.

LAT 101: Elementary Latin I, MWF 12:25-1:15 and MWF 1:30-2:20, Prof. Myers

Beginning course in Classical Latin, emphasizing elementary grammatical form and basic syntax. Readings based on brief selections from Roman authors, including Cicero and Catullus.

LAT 201: Intermediate Latin I, MWF 3:00-3:50, Prof. Myers

Introduction to Latin prose and poetry. Emphasis on increased reading skill. Review of grammar fundamentals and exposure to new and more complex syntax. Examination of cultural significance of readings. Prerequisite: LAT 102 or equivalent.

 CLA 210 Classical Mythology. 3(3-0) F.

Greek and Roman mythology through the writings and art of the Classical period. Discussion of creation stories, the major gods and heroes, the underworld and afterlife. Intellectual, religious and educational role of myth and of the most important theories of interpretation and classification. All readings and discussion in English.


CLA 320 Masterpieces of Classical Literature. 3(3-0) F or S.

Study of great works of Greek and Latin Literature in a genre such as tragedy, comedy, epic or lyric, with attention to both literary merit and cultural importance. All readings in English. May be taken up to three times in different genres for credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

CLA 325 Gender, Ethnicity & Identity in the Ancient World. 3(3-0) F or S.

Study of the formation of ideas and practices regarding gender, ethnicity, and identity in the ancient Greek and Roman world, with attention to both continuities and difference between ancient and modern views. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

GRK 333 Medical Terminology. 2(2-0) F and S.

Study of the formation of medical terms from their Greek and Latin roots designed both to build vocabulary and to teach the uses of a medical dictionary. This course is taught via the Internet. 

Classical Greek is taught in a two-year cycle.

GRK 101 Elementary Greek I. 3(3-0) F.

Introduction to Classical Greek. Alphabet, word forms, basic grammar and syntax. Translation of Greek sentences and passages of increasing length and difficulty into English, with some translation of English into Greek. Readings include Lysias, Herodotus and Xenophon.

GRK 102 Elementary Greek II. Preq: GRK 101. 3(3-0) S.

A second course in Classical Greek, continuing and expanding the work of GRK 101. Completes study of grammar and syntax. Readings from major authors including Aristophanes, Plato and Thucydides.

GRK 201 Intermediate Greek I. Preq: GRK102. 3(3-0) F.

Introduction to Greek prose. Emphasis upon improvement of reading skill through vocabulary acquisition and study of complex grammar and syntax. Introduction to the Attic dialect through reading Plato and Koine Greek through reading the New Testament. Consideration of the importance of these works to Western literature and culture.

GRK 202 Intermediate Greek II. Preq: GRK201. 3(3-O) S.

Readings in Homer's Iliad and the New Testament. Study of the techniques of oral poetry and Homer's use of myth, and of the literary and historical significance of the Iliad; and of the literary and religious significance of the New Testament. Analysis of differences between Homeric, Classical and Koine Greek.

LAT 101 Elementary Latin I. 3(3-0) F.

Beginning course in Classical Latin, emphasizing elementary grammatical form and basic syntax. Translation of Latin sentences and passages of increasing length and difficulty into English, with some translation of English into Latin. Readings based on brief selections from Roman authors, including Cicero and Catullus.


LAT 102 Elementary Latin II. Preq: LAT 101. 3(3-0) S.

A second course in Classical Latin, continuing and expanding the work of Latin 101. Completes study of grammar and syntax. Readings from a variety of Latin texts.

LAT 201 Intermediate Latin I. Preq: LAT102. 3(3-0) F.

Introduction to Latin prose and poetry with readings from Caesar, Cicero and Catullus. Emphasis on increased reading skill. Review of grammar fundamentals and exposure to new and more complex syntax. Examination of historical and cultural significance of readings.

LAT 202 Intermediate Latin II. Preq: LAT 201. 3(3-0) S.

Study of Catullus and Vergil, emphasizing vocabulary, syntax, and techniques of Latin verse. Examination of the poets' use of Greek and Roman traditions, the evolution of Latin lyric and epic poetry, and the social role of the Roman poet.