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Explores the art and archaeology of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course includes three exams testing lecture images and textbook topics, with detailed study guides provided for preparation.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Explores the art and archaeology of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CLASSICS 102 covers reading ancient literature in translation, exploring genres, oral/written cultures, social context, and linguistic translation practices.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is described as insanely easy with lenient grading and flexible policies.
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Fall 2024–Spring 2026CLASSICS 111 explores the influence of Greco-Roman literature on contemporary popular culture.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CLASSICS 120 covers fakes and forgeries in classical antiquities, teaching art historical analysis and ethical discussion.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course allows students to put it on the back burner when busy, indicating a manageable workload that does not demand constant attention.
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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCLASSICS 150 investigates ancient Greek and Roman monsters through texts and art, comparing them to modern media.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students consistently report a heavy reading load and significant work volume. Assessments include in-class essays, midterms, and a final paper, with some noting that exams are difficult and require extensive recall of difficult texts.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025CLASSICS 310 explores slavery in ancient Rome, including comparative contexts and its role in private and public life.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CLASSICS 320 explores Greek literature in translation, emphasizing its social background.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jeffrey Beneker: The course requires significant writing, including weekly responses and a research paper, with some students finding the workload heavier than STEM classes.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025An introduction to Ancient Egypt analyzing its political, social, economic, and religious history, art, literature, and modern reception.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2023–Fall 2024 · limited sampleCLASSICS 420 explores the adaptation and reimagining of classical antiquity in modern contexts through various media and critical approaches.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCLASSICS 681 is a senior-level mentored study course for students completing honors theses in Classics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CLASSICS 682 is a mentored study course for seniors completing honors theses, arranged individually with faculty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CLASSICS 691 is an individual mentored study course for seniors completing theses, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CLASSICS 692 is a senior thesis course providing individual mentored study for students completing their theses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CLASSICS 699 is a directed reading course offering independent study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CLASSICS 900 is an advanced seminar in theory and methodology designed to improve research skills and develop specialized expertise for CANES graduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCLASSICAL LITERATURE AND CULTURE examines central literary and cultural issues in classical antiquity from Greek and Roman perspectives.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleExamines ancient religions within their political, social, and cultural contexts, covering ritual, representation, and persecution.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jeffrey Beneker: Success relies on reading and marking important quotes for citations in exams and papers, with clear guidance provided for achieving top grades.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2025 · limited sampleIntroduction to the text, development, history, and social context of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and early Jewish literature.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines the history, archaeology, and literary reception of King David in biblical and subsequent traditions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2023–Fall 2024 · limited sampleNo released grades for this term.
Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.