LEGACY OF GREECE AND ROME IN MODERN CULTURE

CLASSICS 206

Explores the legacy of ancient Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern art and science in later historical periods of Western culture. Identify, analyze and critique the roots of western culture and to understand and interpret how classical cultures influence global arts and sciences past and present.

CLASSICS 970

Examines central literary and cultural issues in classical antiquity from both Greek and Roman perspectives.

CLASSICS 420

Explores how classical antiquity has been adapted, translated, and reimagined in the modern world through a variety of media and critical approaches.

CLASSICS 111

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.

CLASSICS 101

An introduction to the literature, history, and culture of Greece, Rome, and the Ancient Near East. Topics vary.