Introduction 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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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 2025#3 ·CLASSICS 320
The Greeks
3 creditsCLASSICS 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 2025CLASSICS 150 investigates ancient Greek and Roman monsters through texts and art, comparing them to modern media.
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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 102 covers reading ancient literature in translation, exploring genres, oral/written cultures, social context, and linguistic translation practices.
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The course is described as insanely easy with lenient grading and flexible policies.
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Fall 2024–Spring 2026