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6 courses
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Explores general principles of reading ancient literature in translation, covering genres, oral/written cultures, social contexts, translation practices, and interactions with other media.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Alice gaber
The class was rated as insanely easy, suggesting minimal academic pressure for those seeking a straightforward grade.
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Fall 2024–Spring 2026Explore Greek and Latin origins of medical terms, their cultural influences, and contrasts between ancient and modern medicine.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Andrea Samz-Pustol
The grading was described as lax, with the professor often awarding extra points to students who were close to the threshold.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026The Romans covers Latin literature in translation with an emphasis on its social background.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Alice gaber
Students reported a significant amount of reading required for the class, alongside a final paper that was considered somewhat difficult.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Women and Gender in the Classical World explores constructions of gender and sexuality in the classical world through art, literature, and archaeology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Laura McClure
The course required a lot of reading, but students who completed the readings and attended class generally did fine.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Classical Mythology explores Classical myths and their influence on later literature and art, examining ancient texts in translation and material culture.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jeffrey Beneker
Weekly reading assignments ranged from 200 to 300 pages, though students noted they could be skimmed. Attendance was strictly necessary because lectures were not posted online and covered tested material.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026Explores the art and archaeology of ancient Italy, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire from the Iron Age to Late Antiquity.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · William Aylward
Grades were based solely on four exams, but the instructor provided detailed study guides well in advance and explicitly stated what to expect, making preparation straightforward.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026