Classics, Fall 2026
- Classics 100 Greek Civilization. 4cr. OSWALD
Survey of ancient Greek literature, art, and society. The major Greek states (Mycenae, Sparta, Athens, Macedonia) and their political and cultural development from Neolithic to the Classical and Hellenistic periods, emphasizing Greek influence on Roman and later western civilization.
(Gen.Ed. HS; MWF 1:25-2:15)
- Classics 101 Greece, Rome, and Beyond. 4cr. BREED
An introduction to the study of Classics through the lens of responses to and reuses of the Classical past in different historical eras, including the contemporary world. Emphasis on different forms of interaction between populations differentiated by geography, language, and status within antiquity and on how those differences have affected the understanding of Classics over time. (Gen.Ed. HS DG; MW 4:00-5:15)
- Classics 102H Honors Roman Civilization. 4cr. CALDWELL
Survey of ancient Roman literature, art, and history. The expansion of Rome and its political, social, and cultural development through the Republic to the Empire, emphasizing Roman influence on later western civilization. (Gen.Ed. HS; MW 4:00-5:15)
- Classics 103 Intro Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology. 4cr. TUCK
Introduction to Classical Archaeology will examine the material history of the Archaic and Classical Periods of Greece and the Archaic through Imperial periods of Italy and it's empire. The course is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge related to the architecture, physical space, religious ritual, material cultural, social form and political development of these regions. (Gen.Ed. AT) MWF 9:05-9:55
- Classics 224 Greek Mythology. 4cr. MUELLER
Analysis of the structure and meaning of ancient Greek myths. Religious, social, artistic, and political expression of myths in both ancient and modern times. Emphasis on creation myths, myths of the gods and goddesses, and heroic myths as told by Hesiod, Homer, Ovid, Vergil, and others. (Gen.Ed. AL; MWF 11:15-12:05)
- Classics 250 Origins of Medical Terminology. 4cr. FELTON
This course combines a history of western medicine with the study of Greek and Latin words that combine to form hundreds of scientific and medical terms. You will learn about some of the most important early developments in medical knowledge while also studying mythological and historical stories behind medical word roots. We include coverage of ancient medical advancements and modern terminology relating to various functions of the human body, including the cardiovascular system, the digestive system, and the nervous system. No prerequisites: no knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.
(Gen.Ed. HS; TuTh 10:00–11:15)
- Classics 301 Roman Archaeology. 4cr. POEHLER
Archaeology of the Roman world during the Republic and Empire period. Methods, progress, and ethics of archaeological research. Emphasis on remains displaying the architectural and urbanistic development of Roman cities and colonies in Italy, North Africa, and Britain, and on their contribution to western civilization. (Gen.Ed. AT; TuTh 10:00-11:15) Archaeology Minor 300+)
- Classics 335 Women in Antiquity. 4cr. RAMSBY
Join in this discussion about the major contributions of women to the ancient Mediterranean world. Although crucial members of their societies, they were often vilified or uncredited for the many ways they influenced economies, religious practices, arts and literature, social movements, and politics. We’ll read and discuss excerpts from many ancient authors, such as: Homer, Hesiod, Sappho, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Plautus, Cicero, Sulpicia, Ovid, Tacitus, and Perpetua. We’ll examine the achievements of many great individuals, like Sappho, Cleopatra, and Agrippina, as well as the accomplishments of women from a variety of social groups whose impacts are undeniable. No previous experience in Classics is required for the course, but those who come with expertise are welcome! (Gen.Ed. HS; TuTh 1:00-2:15)
- Classics 381 Jr. Year Writing-The Field of Classics. 3cr. CLOSS
Practice in writing and in oral communication skills. Assignments drawn from different areas of classical scholarship: language and literature, art and archaeology, or history and civilization. For classics majors, satisfies Junior Year Writing requirement. (MW 2:30-3:45)
- Classics 480 Pompeii. 4cr. POEHLER
This course will closely examine the ancient city of Pompeii in order to understand its development from a prehistoric village to the Roman city buried by Vesuvius in AD 79. The position of Pompeii as a preeminent source of archaeological data for Roman Archaeology – and the validity of that position – will also be studied. The course will be organized around a series of questions and problems in the archaeology of Pompeii. Using both archival information and the latest research from the field, each week will address the impact of new discoveries, new methods of research or new interpretations of previous ideas. Recommended for students who have previously taken a course in archaeology or participated in a field school. (TuTh 1:00-2:15) Archaeology Minor 300+)
- Classics 490B Artifact Cataloging and Analysis Methods. 4cr. HOGUE
This course will introduce students to the fundamental methods for cataloging and analyzing ancient pottery. Pottery is one of the most durable and common finds on archaeological excavations and surveys. Due to changes that occurred over time and across regions in production methods, vase shapes, and decorative styles, pots serve as an essential tool for establishing regional chronologies and dating archaeological sites. Pottery assemblages also provide insight into broader theoretical questions related to object production, trade networks, stylistic preferences, and activities in which pots were used, reused, or deposited. By working hands-on with the Philippides Study Collection of ancient Greek vases housed in the Department of Classics, students will learn 1) why and how archaeologists catalog pottery; and 2) how various methods of pottery analysis can be used to address complex research questions. The majority of the pots in the Philippides collection date to the Archaic to Hellenistic Periods of Ancient Greece (6th – 1st centuries BCE), so the course will include an emphasis on pottery and related archaeological contexts from that chronological span. Prerequisites: Completion of Classics 300 Greek Archaeology or Classics 301 Roman Archaeology. Restricted to Classics majors or instructor approval. Interested Classics Minors should email Professor Hogue. (MW 4:00-5:15) Archaeology Minor 300+)
Greek, Fall 2026
- Greek 112 Elementary Classical Greek I. 4cr. HOGUE
MWF 11:15-12:05
- Greek 232 Intermediate Classical Greek I. 3cr. OSWALD
MWF 10:10-11:00
- Greek 491C Greek Tragedy. 3cr. MUELLER
MW 2:30-3:45
Latin, Fall 2026
- Latin 110 Elementary Latin I. 3cr.
Lec. 1, MWF 11:15-12:05 DIMITRI
- Latin 110 Elementary Latin I. 3cr.
Lec. 2, MWF 1:25-2:15 MCKEON
- Latin 110 Elementary Latin I. 3cr.
Lec. 3, MWF 12:20-1:10 BESSETTE - Latin 120 Elementary Latin II. 3cr.
Lec. 2, MWF 10:10-11:00 OGDEN
- Latin 230 Intermediate Latin I. 3cr.
Lec. 1, MWF 11:15–12:05 CHOI - Latin 310 Latin Prose. 4cr. CLOSS
Selected readings from Latin prose; emphasis on Cicero or Pliny or Tacitus: grammatical, contextual and rhetorical analysis; of a major work by one of these authors; social and cultural background in Late Republican or Early Imperial Rome. Prerequisite: LATIN 240 or 246 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. (Gen.Ed. AL) MWF 1:25-2:15
- Latin 440 History or Biography. 3cr. FELTON
Selections from Livy’s history of Rome (Ab Urbe Condita), especially Books I and II. Our focus will be on the early history, starting with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy and the stories of Romulus and Remus and the first heroes of Rome. We’ll pay particular attention to Livy in the context of early Roman historiography, including his content, annalistic approach, writing style, and what constituted Roman “virtue.” We will also look at the Roman rhetorician Quintilian’s assessment of Livy. Recommended prerequisite: at least one 300-level course (or the equivalent) in Latin with a grade of B or higher. (TuTh 11:30–12:45).