Classics (CLST)
1110.
Greek Mythology.
(3)
Introduction to mythology; primary readings in stories about the gods and heroes, usually including Homer, Hesiod, Homeric Hymns and Tragedies. All texts will be in English.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 5: Humanities.
2110.
Greek Civilization.
(3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to ancient Greece. Lectures on Greek art, history, literature and philosophy.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 5: Humanities.
2120.
Roman Civilization.
(3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to ancient Rome. Lectures on Roman literature, history, art and philosophy.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 5: Humanities.
314.
The Classical Tradition I.
(3)
A survey of the classical tradition and its influence on western civilization from the perspective of ancient Greek culture and literature.
315.
The Classical Tradition II.
(3)
A survey of the classical tradition and its influence on western civilization from the perspective of ancient Roman culture and literature.
319.
Sex and Gender in Ancient Religion.
(3)
(Also offered as RELG 319)
This course examines issues pertaining to gender and sexuality in ancient Mediterranean religions and cultures, with special attention paid to Greco-Roman religion, Judaism, and Christianity.
320.
Magic in Ancient Religion.
(3)
(Also offered as RELG 320)
This course examines the perception and reality of magic in the ancient Mediterranean world by examining relevant texts, spells, and relics to situate it within the practice of ancient religion.
321.
Apocalypse in the Ancient World.
(3)
(Also offered as RELG 321)
This course examines the development of the genre of apocalypse by reading several early Jewish apocalypses before examining the lasting influence of apocalypticism in one particular Jewish sect, Christianity.
*333.
Topics in Latin Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as COMP *333)
Study of individual authors, genres or periods of Latin literature and culture in translation.
*334.
Topics in Greek Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as COMP *334)
Study of individual authors, genres and periods of Greek literature and culture in translation.
497.
Undergraduate Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
498.
Reading and Research for Honors.
(3)
Open only to juniors and seniors approved for departmental honors. Senior thesis based on independent research.
499.
Honors Essay.
(3)
Open only to seniors enrolled in departmental honors.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
500.
Theory and Methodology of Classical Studies.
(3)
This course is designed teach standard research skills, research methods, and tools of the discipline, as well as introduce the various subdisciplines and related fields that constitute the study of the ancient world.
