The following courses are those offered by the department at the graduate level. CLAS 600 is the only core course that all students must take and that course is a survey of the historiography, major issues, and methodologies of Classical Studies as a discipline. It also serves as a basis for the graduate student’s ultimate research project (MRP or Thesis). All other courses are offered as required and reflect the flexibility within the department. Thus one course (GRK 600 for example) covers all possible Greek courses offered by the department, whether author or genre specific, and is repeatable subject to different content.
CLAS 600 - Research Methods in Classical Studies
A team-taught course exploring the variety of methodologies involved in studying the ancient Mediterranean, with a focus on Greco-Roman civilization and its transmission to us. Each contributing faculty member will showcase the particular methodologies employed in his or her research. This course is taught in the Fall term and is a requirement for all MA students.
CLAS 631 - Studies in Greek Literature
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods or genres in ancient Greek literature. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different. Examples could include: Attic Drama and Civic Identity.
CLAS 632 - Studies in Latin Literature
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods or genres in Latin literature. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different.
CLAS 633 - Studies in Ancient Literature
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods or genres in ancient literature. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different. Example could include: Theories and Methods of Literary Criticism.
CLAS 641 - Studies in Greek Art and Architecture
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods, artistic media or styles in ancient Greek art and architecture. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different. Example could include: Artistics and Cultural Commonalities in the Hellenistic Mediterranean.
CLAS 642 - Studies in Roman Art and Architecture
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods, artistic media or styles in Roman art and architecture. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different.
CLAS 643 - Studies in Ancient Art and Architecture
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods, artistic media or styles in ancient art and architecture. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different. Example could include: The Sacred Island of Delos: Cultural Crossroads.
CLAS 651- Topics in Greek History
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods, and methods in ancient Greek history. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different. Example could include: The Hellenistic Kingdoms: Conquest and Cultural Interaction.
CLAS 652 - Topics in Roman History
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods, and methods in Roman history. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different.Example could include: Roman Frontiers and Provinces.
CLAS 653 - Topics in Ancient History
An investigation of selected themes, topics, time periods, and methods in ancient history. This course is repeatable provided that the topic is different. Example could include: Slavery and Cultural Exchange in Greco-Roman Antiquity.
CLAS 695 - Classical Studies Abroad
This course features a combination of academic study and firsthand investigation of museums and ancient sites, normally in Greece and/or Italy. Students are required to give a presentation during the trip on a topic relevant to one the sites being visited. A piece of written work involving original research relating to some of the material investigated during the visit is also required.
GRK 600 - Topics in Greek Language
This course will involve the reading of original material in ancient Greek with a focus on the advanced study of the language itself, although topics may vary from single authors to literary genres to chronological periods. This course is repeatable provided the topic is different. Examples could include: Archaic Greek Hexameter; Greek Palaeography; Ancient Greek Hymnography; Late Antique Greek Poetry; Greek Philosophy and Poetry; Hellenistic Poetry; Greek Epic; Local Cultures in Hellenistic Greek Poetry; or Advanced Greek Composition, Grammar and Reading.
GRK 601 - Topics in Greek Language
0.25 credit offering to be combined with LAT 601. This 0.25 credit version of GRK 600 will allow faculty members to offer single-term courses that combine reading original sources in both ancient Greek and Latin on selected topics. This course is repeatable provided the topic is different. Examples could include: Greek Palaeography, Greek Epigraphy.
LAT 600 - Topics in Latin Language
This course will involve the reading of original material in Latin with a focus on the advanced study of the language itself, although topics may vary from single authors to literary genres to chronological periods. This course is repeatable provided the topic is different. Examples could include: Latin Palaeography; Augustan Poetry; Epic Poetry; Advanced Grammar, Reading and Composition; Greek and Roman Identities in the Lyric Poetry of Horace; Latin Epigraphy; or Medieval Latin.
LAT 601 - Topics in Latin Language
0.25 credit offering to be combined with GRK 601. This 0.25 credit version of LAT 600 will allow faculty members to offer single-term courses that combine reading original sources in both ancient Greek and Latin on selected topics. This course is repeatable provided the topic is different. Example could include: Latin Palaeography.