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Classical 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
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.60 GPA, 78.0% A/AB (n=245 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2024–Spring 2026Senior Honors Thesis is individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis is an individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual mentored study for seniors completing theses, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Reading is independent study arranged with a faculty member to demonstrate knowledge of Classical and ancient Near Eastern societies and cultures.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Close reading of selections from Thucydides, focusing on developing skills in reading and interpreting historical texts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2010: 3.57 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2015: 3.67 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.50 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
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Directed Study (GREEK 699) is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member to analyze, interpret, and evaluate ancient classical Greek texts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual mentored study for completing theses, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced directed study involving analysis of Latin texts and producing an original scholarly project on ancient Greek, Roman, or Near Eastern society and culture.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Individual Research Thesis: Mentored reading, writing, and research for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS 270 | Classical Mythology |
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS 699 | Directed Reading |
| Spring 2027 | GREEK 532 | Thucydides |
| Spring 2027 | GREEK 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | GREEK 890 | Individual Research Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | LATIN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | LATIN 890 | Individual Research Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 320 | The Greeks |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 699 | Directed Reading |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS/HISTORY/RELIGST 517 | Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean |
| Fall 2026 | GREEK 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GREEK 890 | Individual Research Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | LATIN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | LATIN 890 | Individual Research Thesis |
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