Classics (CLAS)

21201 English Words From Classical Elements (3)
Building of English vocabulary through study of basic roots from Latin and Greek; prefixes, suffixes, rules for accent and pronunciation; specialized scientific and legal terminology. Prerequisite: none.

21404 The Greek Achievement (3)
A survey of the cultural achievements of the ancient Greeks as manifested in their poetry, philosophy, history and art from the Homeric period through the New Testament. Prerequisite: none. This course may be used to satisfy the Kent Core and diversity requirement.

21405 The Roman Achievement (3)
A survey of the cultural achievements of the ancient Romans as manifested in their literature and art from the Etruscans through the Christians. Prerequisite: none. This course may be used to satisfy the Kent Core and diversity requirement.

21406 Sport and Ancient Daily Life (3)
Investigation of the development of combat sports in the ancient world and the culture in which they evolved. Also emphasized is the development from amateur athletics in the Greek world to the Roman professional gladiators and charioteers. Prerequisite: none.

40793 Variable Title Workshop in Classics (1-6)
Workshops individually designed to provide instruction and training in specific areas of classical studies. S/U grading. Prerequisite: departmental special approval.

41006 Roman History (3)
(Cross-listed with HIST 41006) A survey of Roman history from its beginnings to the fall of the Roman Empire. Prerequisite: junior standing.

41092 Field Experience in Classics (1-4)
Travel-based study/field experience in Classics at a site or sites away from Kent State University under the supervision of members of the CClassics faculty. The primary purpose is the observation and study of artifacts, monuments and sites which pertain to Classical antiquity. Examples of travel/study include field trips to museums, study trips to Rome or other cities, and participation in an archaeological field school. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 7 credit hours if the destination differs. Prerequisite: none.

41095 Special Topics in Classics (3)
Topics announced in the schedule of classes. Prerequisite: none.

41096 Individual Investigation (1 or 3)
(Repeatable for a total of 9 hours) Investigation of problems in archaeology, mythology and ancient comparative literature. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: departmental special approval.

41097 Colloquium in Classics (3)
Detailed study of an aspect of antiquity that engages issues of current interest, for example women in antiquity, ancient Christianity, multiculturalism in antiquity. Prerequisite: none.

41301 Classical Mythology (3)
Assessment of major streams of ancient mythology stressing broad humanistic concepts of religion, philosophy and literature. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

41401 Greek Archaeology and Art (3)
(Cross-listed with ARTH 42031) Introduction to archaeology of the Greek world with emphasis on recent discoveries and their impact on the study of Greek art, architecture and sculpture through the Hellenistic period. Prerequisite: none.

41402 Roman Archaeology and Art (3)
(Cross-listed with ARTH 42032) Introduction to archaeology of the Roman world with emphasis on recent discoveries and their impact on the study of Etruscan and Roman art, architecture and sculpture through the Imperial period. Prerequisite: none.

41503 Greek Literature in Translation (3)
Major works of Greek literature, studied in their historical context and by genre; knowledge of Greek is not required. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement with approval of major department.