TOPICS IN CLASSICAL AND ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN LITERATURE
General principles of reading ancient literature in translation. Topics include: genres and forms of ancient literature, oral and written cultures, social context of ancient literature, ancient and modern practices of linguistic translation, interactions between literary texts and other media, ancient literature and modern categories.
Topics
- genres and forms of ancient literature
- oral and written cultures
- social context of ancient literature
- ancient and modern practices of linguistic translation
- interactions between literary texts and other media
- ancient literature and modern categories
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Literature Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of Classical and ancient Near Eastern societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Examine, analyze, and interpret ancient texts in translation and material culture. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critique ancient Greek, Roman, and/or Near Eastern societies and cultures and compare them to other societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of Classical and ancient Near Eastern societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Examine, analyze, and interpret ancient texts in translation and material culture. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critique ancient Greek, Roman, and/or Near Eastern societies and cultures and compare them to other societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027