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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

CLA 3100 | CLA 3104 | CLA 3170 | CLA 3204 | CLA 3304 | CLA 4899 | CLA 4920 | CLA 4930 | VIEW ALL

CLA 3100: Ancient Civilization (5) Offerings
Surveys Mediterranean history from early Egypt and Mesopotamia to the rise of the Roman Empire with emphasis on the Bronze Age. Enables the student to understand the world of the Old Testament. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
CLA 3104: Survey Ancient Greek Lit (5) Offerings
Surveys the chronological development of Greek poetry and prose in its social context. Enables the student to appreciate great literary works of continuing inspiration to European writers, with special emphasis on literary analysis. Taught in English. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
CLA 3170: Classical Civilization (5) Offerings
Explores history, literature, and society of classical Greece and Rome stressing contributions to modern Western civilization.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
CLA 3204: Survey of Classical Latin Lit (5) Offerings
Surveys the chronological development of Latin poetry and prose in its social context. Enables the student to appreciate great literary works of continuing inspiration to European writers. Special emphasis on literary themes and influence. Taught in English. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
CLA 3304: Latin Lit Premodern Christian (3) Offerings
Provides a survey of over 1000 years of European literature written in Latin, from Augustine to Erasmus. Emphasizes the dual heritage of the Scriptures and Greco-Roman antiquity. Genres covered include hymns, commentaries, letters, treatises, dialogues, poems, elegies, and history. All readings are in translation.
Attributes:Upper-Division
CLA 4899: Senior Capstone in Classics (3) Offerings
Draws together three strands of the interdisciplinary field of Classics-art/archaeology, history, and literature/philosophy-into a comprehensive view of Greco-Roman antiquity. The course will encourage recollection and reflection upon previous coursework in classics and in the Common Curriculum, integration of classics and the student's own faith commitment, and further pursuit of an area of interest to the student.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
CLA 4920: Directed Readngs Classical Lit (1-5) Offerings
Prerequisite: CLA 3170 May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
CLA 4930: Classics Tutorial Practicum (1-5) Offerings
Classics Tutorial Practicum



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