Current Courses

The Classics Department offers courses taught in translation, available to all. It also oversees two full language programs (Greek and Latin).

Spring 2026

Classics courses offered for Spring 2026.
  • Culture in Translation
    Introduction to Ancient Greece             
    • Prof. James Newhard: TR 10:50–12:05 (CRN 20707) CLAS 101.01

    Explore ancient Greek society and culture through literature and archaeological sources.

    Introduction to Ancient Rome

    • Prof. Noelle Zeiner-Carmichael: TR 1:40–2:55 (CRN 23205) CLAS 102.01

    Explore ancient Roman society and culture through literature and archaeological sources.

    Classical Mythology                                           

    • Prof. James Lohmar: MWF 10:00–10:50 (CRN 21023) CLAS 103.01
    • Prof. Adam McCune: TR 5:30–6:45 (CRN 23228) CLAS 103.02
    • Prof. Megan Alwine: ONLINE (CRN 23207) CLAS 103.03
    • Prof. Megan Alwine: ONLINE (CRN 21559) CLAS 103.04

    Gods, heroes, and monsters—learn about the Greeks and Romans through the stories they told. We’ll see how people of the ancient Mediterranean worked and worshipped, lived and died, loved and played.

    Introduction to Classical Archaeology             

    • Prof. Allison Sterrett-Krause: MWF 9:00–9:50 (CRN 20840) CLAS 104.01    

    An introduction to the archaeology of the Classical world, emphasizing the development of archaeology as a discipline, the relationship between historical and archaeological events, the integration of archaeology with other forms of evidence, and the use of classical civilization and archaeology in defining the modern world.

    History of the Classical World                    

    • Prof. Samuel Flores: MWF 1:00-1:50 (CRN 21558) CLAS 105.01

    A survey of major developments in the history of Ancient Greece and Rome. The course covers more than 2,000 years of history, from the development of Bronze Age civilizations and continuing through the fall of the Roman Empire.

    Medical Terminology in Greek and Latin

    • Prof. Megan Alwine: ONLINE (CRN 23208) CLAS 111.01
    • Prof. Megan Alwine: ONLINE (CRN 23209) CLAS 111.02

    A study of the technical vocabulary of the medical professions through an analysis of Latin and Greek elements in English words and the underlying etymological principles.

    Democracy from Athens to American

    • Prof. Andrew Alwine: MWF 12:00–12:50 (CRN 23202) CLAS 133.01

    This course surveys the evolution of democracy from ancient Athens up through the American Revolution.

    Ancient Roman Art

    • Prof. Allison Sterrett-Krause: MWF 11:00–11:50 (CRN 23232) ARTH 215.02

    This course surveys the art of ancient Rome, from the Iron Age through the Late Antique period. The lectures and readings present major works in their historical, political, and cultural contexts–both ancient and modern. This approach will help students understand how ancient Romans viewed and used these artworks.

    History of Ancient Rome

    • Prof. Jennifer Gerrish: TR 8:00–9:15 (CRN 20595) HIST 232.01

    Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine. Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and the early empire.

    Archaeology of Athens

    • Prof. James Newhard: TR 1:40–2:55 (CRN 23206) CLAS 225.01

    An in-depth exploration of the physical remains of Athens from the Prehistoric through Roman periods. Specific focus will be placed on how these remains increase our understanding of social, economic, and political developments through time.

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Archaeology

    • Prof. James Newhard: MW 2:00–3:15 (CRN 23546) ARCH 210.01

    This course introduces the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in archaeology, including the techniques of collecting, managing, and visualizing spatial data, and some of the commonly used analytical tools in archaeology and heritage/cultural resource management.” Prerequisite: CLAS-104 or ANTH-202.

    Ancient Alexandria
    • Prof. Jennifer Gerrish: TR 12:15–1:30 (CRN 21306) CLAS 303.01

    This course explores the political, cultural, and intellectual history of Alexandria, beginning with its foundation by Alexander in 332 BCE and extending into the Roman period. Cross-listed as HIST-370.02 (CRN 22017).

    Ancient Roman Letters
    • Prof. Noelle Zeiner-Carmichael: TR 10:50–12:05 (CRN 23204) CLAS 356.01

    Students explore themes and topics of Roman daily life through analysis of letters written by Cicero, Horace, Pliny, Christian authors, and papyrus/tablet remains from Egypt and Britain. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in CLAS or permission of instructor.

  • Greek
    Elementary Ancient Greek
    • Prof. Andrew Alwine: MWF 1:00–1:50 (CRN 20199) GREK 102.01

    Introduces fundamental grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.

    Intermediate Ancient Greek

    • Prof. Samuel Flores: MWF 10:00–10:50 (CRN 20200) GREK 202.01

    Selected readings from Greek prose. 

    Homer
    • Prof. Andrew Alwine: MWF 9:00–9:50 (CRN 23201) GREK 322.01

    An exploration of Homer’s epic poems with readings selected from the Iliad.

  • Latin

    Elementary Latin

    • Prof. James Lohmar: MWF 11:00–11:50 (CRN 20299) LATN 101.01
    • Prof. James Lohmar: MWF 2:00–2:50 (CRN 21168) LATN 101.02

    Introduces fundamental grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. 

    Elementary Latin, Second Semester

    • Prof. Richard Gilder: MWF 12:00–12:50 (CRN 20300) LATN 102.01
    • Prof. Bertram Schewel: MWF 1:00–1:50 (CRN 20956) LATN 102.02
    Intermediate Latin
    • Prof. Richard Gilder: MWF 10:00–10:50 (CRN 20301) LATN 201.01
    • Prof. Bertram Schewel: MWF 8:00–8:50 (CRN 21065) LATN 201.02  
    Completes the introduction to basic Latin, developing comprehension. 

    Intermediate Latin, Second Semester 

    • Prof. Noelle Zeiner-Carmichael: TR 9:25-10:40 (CRN 20302) LATN 202.01
    • Prof. James Lohmar: MWF 3:00-3:50 (CRN 20303) LATN 202.01

    Transition to reading Latin texts.

     

    Roman Tragedy: Seneca's Thyestes

    • Prof. Richard Gilder: MWF 2:00–2:50 (CRN 21044) LATN 390.01

    Readings from Seneca's Thyestes.

    Roman Historiography: Bellum Alexandrinum

    • Prof. Jennifer Gerrish: TR 9:25–10:40 (CRN 21964) LATN 390.02    

    Readings from the Bellum Alexandrinum, the story of Julius Caesar's near-disaster in Egypt, written in the style of Caesar by an unknown author.