Spring 2027

Legacy of Greece and Rome in Modern Culture

This course explores the legacy of ancient Greek and Roman civilization in modern culture, reflecting on the roots of western civilization and interpreting reflections of antiquity in today's society.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · William Aylward

One student noted exams were online 1,000-word essays, while another reported that doing assigned work led to very high grades, though lectures could be difficult to follow.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Classical societies and cultures.

  • Examine, analyze, and interpret ancient texts in translation.

  • Critique ancient Greek, Roman, and/or Near Eastern societies and cultures and compare them to other societies and cultures.

  • Evaluate the influence of the Classical tradition on contemporary society and culture.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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CLASSICS 100

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Professors

Spring 2027

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

GRANT NELSESTUEN is recorded teaching in Fall 2013, Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

WILLIAM AYLWARD is recorded teaching in Fall 2009, Fall 2015, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Grant Nelsestuen

Past students described the class as engaging, with 2-hour lectures covering Ancient Roman and Greek history that were often highlighted as a positive part of the experience.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.73 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.78 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.83 GPA, 87.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · William Aylward

One student noted exams were online 1,000-word essays, while another reported that doing assigned work led to very high grades, though lectures could be difficult to follow.

Past student reviews · Grant Nelsestuen

The course grade was primarily based on four papers with progressive length and weight, and students reported receiving detailed feedback and fair, accommodating grading from the instructor.

Topics

  • Legacy of ancient Greek and Roman civilization in modern culture
  • Roots of western civilization
  • Reflections of antiquity in contemporary society

Skills

  • Analyzing and interpreting ancient texts in translation
  • Critiquing and comparing classical societies with other cultures
  • Evaluating the influence of the Classical tradition on contemporary society

Grades

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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