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of English Vocabulary (3.00 cr.) An analytical approach to English vocabulary which is designed to help students go beyond passive memori- zation to active comprehension of meanings. Some introduction to historical linguistics.
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A study of the mechanics, sociology and psychology of ancient sport; politics, violence, class conflict, homo- sexuality, art, and why the Greeks carried weights while competing in the long jump.
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Prerequisite: EN101. A study of the traditional stories of the Greeks and Romans as expressed in their litera- ture and art with an emphasis on the relationship of mythology to rituals and religious beliefs, legends, and folktales. Usually offered fall semester. Art elective for elementary education majors. Counts toward Gender Studies minor. Same course as EN211.
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Prerequisite: EN101. A study of the epic poetry of Homer and Virgil in translation, with an emphasis on the poetry's background, value, and influence. The course may include a short survey of other epics. Same course as EN212.
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Prerequisite: EN101. A study of selected plays in English translation by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and others, with an emphasis on the literature's background, value, and influence. Specific readings vary with the instructor. Same course as EN213.
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Prerequisite: EN101. A study of selected works in trans- lation by some of Rome's greatest writers, with special emphasis on Vergil, Ovid, and Livy. The course may be organized chronologically or thematically. Specific readings vary with the instructor. Same course as EN218.
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A study of the development of Western thought in the ancient world.
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A broad overview of art from the Paleolithic age to the Gothic era, focusing on Egyptian, Greek and Roman, early Christian and medieval art and architecture. Same course as AH110.
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Modern Worlds (3.00 cr.) The classical tradition and the modern perception of the ancients; exploration of the legacy of the Greeks and Romans in selected areas; discussion of the reception and interpretation of antiquity by the modern world. Topics include the myth and character of Odysseus, ancient and modern comedy, the Roman and American constitutions and politics, the ancient and modern Olym- pics, democracy and relativism, architecture, the ancient world in contemporary film, and concepts of justice.
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Sex, violence, insanity, and monsters are the main ingre- dients in Hollywood's recipe for movies about ancient Greece and Rome. By watching films like Gladiator, 300, Troy, Ben-Hur, and others, students discover the truth112 Classics behind the extravagant images and see some very good (and very bad) films along the way. Counts toward Film Studies minor.
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