Fall 2026

Classics and Pop Culture

CLASSICS 111 explores the influence of Greco-Roman literature on contemporary popular culture.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Marissa Gurtler3.8/5Alex Dressler

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Lectures are large, with a median of 140 enrolled students in the recorded sections.

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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Online (some classroom)140 / 1400

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Explores influence of Greco-Roman literature on contemporary popular culture putting classical texts, myths, and philosophical literature alongside modern media such as films, shows, books, pop songs, and music videos, to understand the past and critically engage with the present.

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  • Greco-Roman literature
  • Contemporary popular culture
  • Classical texts, myths, and philosophical literature
  • Modern media (films, shows, books, pop songs, music videos)

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  • Critical engagement with contemporary media through classical lens

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CLASSICS 111 · Fall 2026

Classics and Pop Culture

Recorded 2026-09-07
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