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CLASSICS 591

UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR: APPROACHES TO THE CLASSICAL WORLD

3 credits.

Demonstrate knowledge of Classical and ancient Near Eastern societies and cultures through examination and interpretation of ancient texts in translation. Learn to compare and critique ancient Greek, Roman, and/or Near Eastern societies and cultures to other societies and cultures. Produce an original scholarly project based on ancient Greek, Roman, or Near Eastern society and culture.

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Requisites: Junior standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 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. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critique ancient Greek, Roman, and/or Near Eastern societies and cultures and compare them to other societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Produce an original scholarly project based on ancient Greek, Roman, or Near Eastern society and culture. 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. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critique ancient Greek, Roman, and/or Near Eastern societies and cultures and compare them to other societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Produce an original scholarly project based on ancient Greek, Roman, or Near Eastern society and culture. Audience: Undergraduate

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