Classical Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
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The World of Greece
CAS CL 101
The literature, philosophy, art, and culture of ancient Greece. Topics covered include the emergence of epic poetry; art and lyric in the Archaic Age; drama, architecture, philosophy, and political developments of classical Athens and Greece. All texts in translation. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pmLocation: FLR 121 ... Open SeatsDamon Hatheway and Spiridon-Iosif Capotos -
Greek and Roman Mythology
CAS CL 213
A general introduction to the myths of the ancient classical world, with particular regard to the patterns of experience, both religious and psychological, from which they evolved. All texts in translation. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Historical Consciousness. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
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Topics in Myth
CAS CL 305
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or WR 120) - A focused consideration of a particular aspect of Greek Mythology. The topic for summer 2024 is Myth and Epic. This course may be repeated for credit as topics change. For detailed summer course descriptions, please visit https://www.bu.edu/summer/courses/classical-studies/. Effective Summer 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Writing-Intensive Course, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
Topic: Myth and Epic