Spring 2023 Classics

Location: 1802 UH; Phone: (312) 996-3281.

Last generated: Friday, May 19 2023 01:05 PM UTC

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

CL 103

Introduction to Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology

3 hours. All readings are in English. Creative Arts, and Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37104LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWF3892BSBRos, KMeet on campus

CL 203

Ancient Rome

3 hours. Same as HIST 203. Past, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35178LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR1002LHPapakonstantinou, ZOn campus and online

CL 205

Roman Art and Archaeology

3 hours. Same as AH 205, and HIST 205. Creative Arts, and Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
14308LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWF3892BSBRos, KMeet on campus

CL 208

Classical Mythology

3 hours. Same as RELS 208. All readings are in English. Individual and Society, and Past course. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
23240LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3372BSBKim, YOn campus and online
Gods, heroes, and monsters...the myths of the ancient Mediterranean world are timeless stories that continue to inspire and entertain children and adults alike and have spawned the likes of Disneys Hercules, Brad Pitts Achilles in Troy, and Rick Riordans Percy Jackson series. This course is a deep dive into original sources and an intensive study of the historical, cultural, and religious contexts in which these stories developed. The course will study how scholars understand and explain mythology, and it will engage deeply with contemporary interpretations and receptions of the ancient myths. This course fulfills the Understanding Individual and Society and/or Understanding the Past general education categories, and it is cross-listed as RELS 208. All readings are in English.

CL 211

Sex and Gender in the Ancient World

3 hours. Same as GWS 211. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43715LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW2192BSBBurns, KMeet on campus
This class will explore the construction of gender and its relationship to love and sexuality in the ancient world through literature and art. Students will read excerpts from epic poetry, drama, ancient novels, satire, as well as inscriptions and graffiti. They will also analyze visual evidence from ancient sculptures and paintings. Additionally, the course will introduce students to the history of ancient gender scholarship. Topics to be covered include the ancient gender spectrum, homoeroticism, social concepts related to female sexuality, ancient sex work, and the construction of alternative gender and sexual identities. The class will be taught on campus, and all readings will be in English. Please note that this course will include frank discussion of some very difficult topics, including pederasty and sexual assault.

CL 218

Pompeii: Everyday Life in a Roman Town

3 hours. Same as AH 218 and HIST 218. Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35425LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWF3892BSBRos, KMeet on campus

CL 219

Sport in the Ancient World

3 hours. Same as HIST 219.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35427LEC03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR2082THPapakonstantinou, ZOn campus and online

CL 220

Ancient Philosophy I: Plato and His Predecessors

3 hours. Same as PHIL 220. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic course in philosophy or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41687DIS - AD112:00 PM - 12:50 PMF2152BSBVlasits, JMeet on campus
41686LEC - AL12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMW2152BSBVlasits, JMeet on campus

CL 299

Independent Reading: Special Topics in Classics in Translation

3 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and department. Departmental Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
14297CNFARRANGEDBurns, K
32662CNFARRANGEDKim, Y

CL 390

Seminar in Mediterranean Literature

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36691DIS09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTF2142LHKim, YOn campus and online
Justice: This seminar is a deep exploration of the concept of justice in the literature of antiquity. Ideas about what it was--whether divinely instituted and/or determined by humans--reflected the concerns, fears, ambitions, and hopes of the author(s) who wrote about it. We will explore a curated series of diverse literary texts from the Jewish, Indian, Greek, Roman, Christian, and Islamic traditions, and learn about their historical, cultural, and material contexts to understand how they might have been representative or revolutionary in their immediate contexts and in the broader ancient world. We will also read and discuss a series of scholarly and/or popular writings by modern scholars that speak to historical, thematic, and/or literary issues related to the assigned texts. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

CL 398

Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization

1 TO 3 hours. Students may either: 1) register for 1-2 credit hours of CL 398 while concurrently enrolled in a CL (or other approved) course at the 200-level or above; or 2) register for 2-3 credits as an independent study with permission of faculty. Discuss with faculty to determine appropriate number of credit hours. Prerequisite(s): At least two Classics (or approved) courses at the 100 or 200-level. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46108CNFARRANGEDKim, Y

CL 499

Advanced Independent Study

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the faculty member and department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the undergraduate degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37334CNFARRANGED
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
37335CNFARRANGED
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.