A survey of ancient Greek literature from the Homeric epic to the orations of Demosthenes, covering the areas of poetry, drama, historiography, philosophy, and rhetoric. The contexts and concepts of classical literature and society are emphasized. All readings in English. A survey of Latin literature from the comedy of Plautus to the satire of Juvenal, covering the areas of poetry, drama, historiography, philosophy, and rhetoric. The contexts and concepts of classical literature and society are emphasized.
All readings are in English.
The study of the myths of the ancient world. The oral and literary tradition of mythology, ancient conceptualizations of god and universe, modern theory and interpretation of myth are important topics. This is a directed study on a subject chosen by the student which culminates in a research paper specifically related to the topic of CLCV 231. It is only offered in the spring semester, and it is a prerequisite for CLCV 231. An in-depth study of a particular individual, place, aspect, or era of classical antiquity.