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CLASSIC 10 Medical Terminology

Units

4

A study of English terms derived from Greek and Latin that are important to contemporary medicine, science, and other professions. Emphasis on development of word-building skills. No prior knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 36A The Formation of Ancient Greek Society: Early Greece

Units

4

Same as HISTORY 36A

(IV)

A survey of ancient Greek civilization from its origins in the Bronze Age to the mid-Archaic period. Examines political and social history, as well as literature, art, religion, and archaeological remains.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

CLASSIC 36B The Formation of Ancient Greek Society: Late Archaic and Classical Greece

Units

4

Same as HISTORY 36B

(IV)

A survey of ancient Greek civilization from the Late Archaic period to the Classical period. Focuses on major institutions and cultural phenomena as seen through the study of ancient Greek literature, history, archaeology, and religion.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

CLASSIC 36C The Formation of Ancient Greek Society: Fourth-Century and Hellenistic Greece

Units

4

Same as HISTORY 36C

(IV)

A survey of ancient Greek civilization from the fourth century BCE through to the Hellenistic period. Focuses on major institutions and cultural phenomena as seen through the study of ancient Greek literature, history, archaeology, and religion.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 37A The Formation of Ancient Roman Society: Origins to Roman Republic

Units

4

Same as HISTORY 37A

(IV)

A survey of the development of Roman civilization from its eighth century BCE beginnings to the civil wars of the first century BCE. Examines political and social history, as well as literature, art, architecture, and religion.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 37B The Formation of Ancient Roman Society: Roman Empire

Units

4

Same as HISTORY 37B

(IV)

A survey of Roman civilization from Augustus’s consolidation of power following the civil wars of the first century BCE to the crisis of the third century CE. Includes social history, literature, art, architecture, and religion.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

CLASSIC 37C The Formation of Ancient Roman Society: The Fall of Rome

Units

4

Same as HISTORY 37C

(IV)

A survey of Roman civilization from the crisis of the third century CE to the so-called “fall of Rome” in 476 CE. Examines political and social history, as well as literature, art, architecture, and religion.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

CLASSIC 45A Classical Mythology: The Gods

Units

4

(IV)

An overview of the main myths of the gods of the ancient Greeks and Romans and their influence in contemporary and later literature and art. Includes readings from both ancient and modern sources.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

CLASSIC 45B Classical Mythology: The Heroes

Units

4

(IV)

An overview of the main myths of the heroes of the ancient Greeks and Romans and their influence in contemporary and later literature and art. Includes readings from both ancient and modern sources.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

CLASSIC 45C Classical Mythology: Ancient and Modern Perspectives of Classical Mythology

Units

4

(IV)

Detailed examination of key Greek and Roman myths, their interpretations, and the influence they have exerted on literature, art, and popular culture in subsequent periods.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 99 Special Studies in Classics

Units

1-4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Lower-division level independent research with Classics faculty.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 131B Ancient Persia

Units

4

Same as HISTORY 131B

Concurrent: IRAN 231B

Survey of the history of Persia in antiquity.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 140 Classics and History: The Ancient World

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Selected topics in society and culture of the Graeco-Roman world. Readings in translation.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 150 Classical Mythology

Units

4

Selected myths and legends as used in Classical literature, and their modern interpretations.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 160 Topics in Classical Literature in English Translation

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Studies in selected areas of Classical literature. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 160W Topics in Classical Literature in English Translation

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

(Ib)

Studies in selected areas of Classical literature. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

CLASSIC 166 Topics in Classical Reception

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Studies in selected areas of Classical reception. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 170 Topics in Classical Civilization

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Studies in selected areas of Classical civilization. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 176 International Studies and the Classics

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Develops a broader understanding of the formation of different cultures and countries of Classical times and their impact on the modern world.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 192A Senior Capstone

Units

2

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, majors design and execute a senior project. This project may be a research paper, dramatic production, school curriculum, etc. All projects must be approved by the faculty mentor.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

CLASSIC 192B Senior Capstone

Units

4

Prerequisite

CLASSIC 192A. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, majors design and execute a senior project. This project may be a research paper, dramatic production, school curriculum, etc. All projects must be approved by the faculty mentor.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 197 Colloquium

Units

1

Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only

Students meet faculty members and explore the depth and breadth of a classical education inclusive of and beyond the Greco-Roman antiquity. They are also introduced to ideas and methods of reception of ancient worlds to the present day.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

CLASSIC 198 Directed Group Study

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Special topics in Classical studies through directed reading and research.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

CLASSIC 199 Independent Study in Classics

Units

1-4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Independent research with Classics faculty.

Offered: Fall 2026 (7 sections)

CLASSIC 280 Independent Study

Units

4-12

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Supervised independent research. Subject varies.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 290 Research in Classics

Units

4-12

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Research under Classics faculty.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 299 Dissertation Research

Units

4-12

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Dissertation research with Classics faculty.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

CLASSIC 399 University Teaching

Units

4

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Limited to Teaching Assistants.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)