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Classics

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Classical Greek
Classical Greek Literature
Modern Greek
Latin Language and Literature

CLA 2100 The Glory That Was Greece

Credits: 3.

A broad cultural view of the classical Greek world. Greek sources read in translation. (H, N)

CLA 2120 The Grandeur That Was Rome

Credits: 3.

Provides a multi-faceted introduction to the culture of Rome. Primary source material read in translation. (H, N)

CLA 3111 Athens in Topography and Monuments

Credits: 3.

Students explore the topography and monuments of ancient Athens to understand social, historical, economic and religious institutions. (H, N)

CLA 3114 Greece Today and Yesterday

Credits: 3.

An interdisciplinary course examining various aspects of ancient and modern Greek life and culture. (H, N) (WR)

CLA 3151 Pompeii: An Archaeological Laboratory

Credits: 3.

Study of the material remains of a Roman town through an examination of the excavated finds: architecture, wall-paintings, and inscriptions. (H, N)

CLA 3160 Ancient Egypt

Credits: 3.

Study of the civilization, culture and monuments of ancient Egypt from prehistoric times to the New Kingdom and Late period. (H, N)

CLA 3161 Introduction to Hieroglyphics

Credits: 3; Prereq: CLA 3160.

A beginner's course in Egyptian hieroglyphics of the Middle Kingdom. Also designed for students with no former instruction in ancient languages.

CLA 3433 The Athenian Democracy

Credits: 3.

Study of ancient Athens from c.650-322 BCE, with attention to the political, social, and cultural institutions of the democracy, drawing on primary sources and modern theory to explain democratic changes from the archaic to the classical period. (H)

CLA 3434 Classical Greece

Credits: 3.

Study of the social, political, and cultural developments of Classical Greece from the Persian Wars to the death of Alexander (500-322 BCE).

CLA 3501 Women in Classical Antiquity

Credits: 3.

The status of women in antiquity will be examined in light of modern thinking on the subject of women's roles in society. (H, N) (WR)

CLA 3504 Gender and Sexuality in Classical Antiquity

Credits: 3.

This course will explore perceptions of the masculine and feminine in Ancient Greece and Rome, and discuss these stereotypes n their political, social, economic and cultural context.

CLA 3700 Classical Archaeology

Credits: 3.

Illustrated lectures on archaeology, its process of discovery and methods. History of major archaeological exploration in Mediterranean lands compared with extant literary information. (H, N)

CLA 3791 The Ancient City: Greek Cities

Credits: 3.

The development of the cities of Classical Greece from Minoan centers through Byzantium. All aspects of city life are covered: design, building techniques, culture and ideas. (H, N) (WR)

CLA 3793 The Ancient City: Roman Cities

Credits: 3.

A study of the cities of the Roman Empire, from founding of Rome to the establishment of Constantinople as Eastern capital. Emphasis on life in imperial Rome and in European and North African cities. (H, N) (WR)

CLA 3930 Special Topics in Classical Civilization

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to9 credits.

An examination of various aspects of Greek and Roman culture based on the ancient sources, literary and archaeological. (H, N)

CLA 4880 Roman Law

Credits: 3.

An introduction to the history of Roman law (sources and evolution) as well as to basic concepts (person, property, succession, contract) and judicial procedure.

CLA 4905 Individual Study

Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with a change in content up 9 credits. Prereq: instructor permission.

Reading, conference and reports. All work in translation.

CLA 4956 Overseas Studies 1

Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated with change in topic up to 15 credits. Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser.

A mechanism for course work taken at a foreign university as part of an approved study abroad program. Credits taken under this will be transferred to UF and count toward graduation.

CLT 2044 English Vocabulary from Greek and Latin

Credits: 3.

A historical study of the origins, development, and lexicography of English vocabulary, with emphasis on elements derived from Greek and Latin. (H)

CLT 3102 Survey of Roman Literature

Credits: 3.

Critical study of the development of Roman literature. Includes readings in such authors as Plautus, Cicero, Catullus, Vergil, Ovid and Tacitus, read in translation. (H, N)

CLT 3291 Greek Drama

Credits: 3.

The classical Greek theater. Archaeological remains of important theaters. Selected plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes and Menander read in translation. (H, N) (WR)

CLT 3370 Myths of the Greeks and Romans

Credits: 3.

The development, importance, and influence of Graeco-Roman mythology. The main Greek and Latin literary sources read in translation. (H, N)

CLT 3371 Religions of the Graeco-Roman World

Credits: 3.

The development, importance and influence of Greek and Roman religion and cult practice. The main literary and epigraphical sources read in translation. (H, N)

CLT 3378 Ancient Mythology: East and West

Credits: 3.

This course deals in a comparative way with the shared elements and influences found in the mythological traditions of selected cultures (e.g., Indian, Sumerian, Egyptian, Roman, and Aztec).

CLT 3510 Ancient World in Film

Credits: 4.

The course examines the film and television characterizations of the ancient world and how these accord with the facts, as we know them through historical and archaeological evidence. Viewing of selected movies along with background readings, lectures and discussion. (H)

CLT 3531 Legendary Rome

Credits: 3.

This course will discuss the myths and history associated with Rome's early foundation stories and examine works of literature about Rome's foundation in their political, social, and cultural context.

CLT 3930 Special Topics in Classical Literature

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits.

An examination of various aspects of Greek and Roman literature, with focus on either special genres (e.g., historiography), periods (e.g., the age of Augustus) or subjects (e.g., slavery). (H)

CLT 4905 Individual Study

Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: instructor permission.

Reading, conference and reports. All work done in translation.

GMT 3513 Greece in the European Context in the 20th Century

Credits: 3.

An overview of Greek politics, society and culture in the 20th century.

GMT 4110 The Literature of Byzantium

Credits: 3. Prereq: instructor permission.

Overview of major genres of Byzantine Literature (Patristic Literature, Oratory, Historiography, Chronicle, Hagiography, Hymnography, Epic Poetry) from the years 330-1453.

Classical Greek

GRE 1120 Beginning Ancient Greek 1

Credits: 4.

Students learn the basics of ancient Greek grammar, morphology, syntax and vocabulary.

GRE 1121 Beginning Ancient Greek 2

Credits: 4; Prereq: GRE 1120 or GRE 1130.

Students complete instruction in the basics of ancient Greek grammar, morphology, syntax and translation, with special attention to irregular verbs.

GRE 1130 Accelerated Beginning Ancient Greek 1

Credits: 5.

GRE 1131 Accelerated Beginning Ancient Greek 2

Credits: 5; Prereq: GRE 1130 or the equivalent.

Classical Greek Literature

Undergraduates who have taken at least two GRW courses at the 4000 level can enroll in graduate-level courses (GRW 5000/6000 level) under special circumstances. Please consult the undergraduate coordinator.

GRW 2211 Intermediate Greek Prose

Credits: 3; Prereq: GRE 1121 or 1131 or the equivalent.

Readings selected from Attic Greek prose authors designed to aid students in the transition from grammar to connected prose passages.

GRW 2220 Intermediate Greek Poetry

Credits: 3; Prereq: GRE 1121 or 1131 or the equivalent.

Readings selected from Homer or tragedy designed to aid students in the translation from grammar to connected verse passages.

GRW 2250 New Testament Greek

Credits: 3; Prereq: some knowledge of Greek and instructor permission.

Review of grammar and forms. Readings from several books of the New Testament. (H, N)

GRW 3102 Survey of Greek Literature 2

Credits: 3.

Study of representative texts from various periods of Greek literature. (H, N)

GRW 3301 Greek Drama

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: a 2000-level Greek course or the equivalent.

Selected plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles or Euripides.

GRW 3501 Plato

Credits: 3; Prereq: GRE 1131 or the equivalent.

Study of Plato's Meno and Apology. (H, N)

GRW 4330 Greek Lyric Poetry

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: two 3000-level Greek courses or equivalent.

Translation and analysis of Greek lyric poetry from Archilochus to Bacchylides. (H, N)

GRW 4340 Homer and Greek Epic

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: two 3000-level Greek courses or the equivalent.

Translation and analysis of selections from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. (H, N)

GRW 4380 Greek Historians

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: two 3000-level Greek courses or the equivalent.

Translation and analysis of selections of Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon and Plutarch. (H, N)

GRW 4700 Greek Orators

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: two 3000-level Greek courses or the equivalent.

Translation and analysis of selections from Lysias, Demosthenes and Isocrates. (H, N)

GRW 4905 Individual Work

Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: GRE 1131 or the equivalent.

Reading, conference and reports. May be repeated with a change of content up to 9 credits.

Modern Greek

GRK 1130 Beginning Modern Greek 1

Credits: 5.

GRK 1131 Beginning Modern Greek 2

Credits: 5; Prereq: GRK 1130 or the equivalent.

GRK 2200 Intermediate Modern Greek 1

Credits: 3; Prereq: GRK 1131 or the equivalent.

Readings in modern Greek literature, history and culture. (H, N)

GRK 2201 Intermediate Modern Greek 2

Credits: 3; Prereq: GRK 2200 or the equivalent.

Readings in modern Greek literature, history and culture. (H, N)

GRK 4300 Modern Greek Literature Since 1830

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: GRK 2201 or the equivalent.

Advanced study of representative Modern Greek prose, poetry, and drama in the original from independence (1830) to the present. The course combines the study of the modern Greek language with readings, analysis and discussion of major literary works.

GRK 4905 Individual Work in Modern Greek

Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: GRK 1131.

Latin Language and Literature

For more detailed information on placement in the appropriate level of Latin courses, please consult the admissions section of this catalog or the Schedule of Courses. Undergraduates who have taken at least three LNW courses at the 3000 level may enroll in graduate-level courses (LNW 5000/6000 level) under special circumstances. Contact the undergraduate coordinator.

LAT 1120 Beginning Latin 1

Credits: 4.

This is the first part of a 3-semester sequence. The course is intended for students with little or no background in Latin. Others enrolling in the course will be required to take it for an S-U grade.

LAT 1121 Beginning Latin 2

Credits: 3; Prereq: LAT 1120 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.

This is the second part of a 3-semester sequence.

LAT 1104 Beginning Latin 3

Credits: 3; Prereq: LAT 1121 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.

This is the third part in a 3-semester sequence. The course is suitable for students with some high school Latin.

LAT 1130 Accelerated Beginning Latin 1

Credits: 5.

Intended for students with little or no background in Latin. Others enrolling in the course will be required to take it for an S-U grade.

LAT 1131 Accelerated Beginning Latin 2

Credits: 5; Prereq: LAT 1130 (grade of C or better, of S) or the equivalent.

LNW 2321 Introduction to Vergil

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: LAT 1104 or LAT 1131 or two years of high school Latin.

Readings in Vergil's Eclogues, Georgics and/or Aeneid, with emphasis on introducing the student to Vergilian style, diction poetic techniques and basic genre differences. Review of Latin grammar and syntax. (H)

LNW 2560 Readings in Latin Literature

Credits: 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: LAT 1104, LAT 1131 or two years of high school Latin, or instructor permission.

An examination of various aspects of Roman life through readings in Latin literature (with a focus on either special subjects, authors, genres or periods) and a review of Latin grammar. (H)

LNW 2630 Latin Love Poetry

Credits: 3; Prereq: LAT 1104, LAT 1131 or two years of high school Latin, or instructor permission.

Translation and interpretation of selected poems of Catullus and a thorough review of Latin grammar. (H, N)

LNW 3220 The Ancient Novel