UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010

College of Letters and Science

CLASSIC Classics

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101 Latin and Greek in English Words. 3 cr. U. A comprehensive study of the basic Greek and Latin word elements underlying modern English usage and their Indo-European background. Not recom for ESL students. Prereq: none.

170 Classical Mythology. 2 cr. U. Classical myths and their continuing influence. Optional slide lectures reinforce the outlines of important myths. Students seeking 3 cr toward the GER req must enroll conc in Classic 171. Prereq: none.

171 Classical Mythology: An Audio-Visual Supplement. 1 cr. U. Slide series depicting the influence of classical myth on art and music reinforcing the material presented in Classic 170. Not open for cr to students who have earned 3 or more cr in Classic 170(ER). Prereq: Classic 170(C).

180 Readings in Greek and Roman Literature: (Subtitled). 2 cr. U. A specific author, genre, topic, or phase of classical Greek or Roman literature in translation. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: none; Classic 170(R).

192 Freshman Seminar: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open only to freshmen. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: none.

192 (effective 05/24/2010) Freshman Seminar: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S Fr Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194). Prereq: none.

201 Introduction to Greek Life and Literature. 3 cr. U. Ancient Greek life and literature, emphasizing the surviving works of earliest authors, Homer and Hesiod. Prereq: none; Classic 170(R).

202 Introduction to Roman Life and Literature. 3 cr. U. Roman life and literature, emphasizing events before the death of Augustus. Prereq: none; Classic 170(R).

213 Grammar for Students of Foreign Languages. 3 cr. U. An introduction to the grammatical concepts useful in studying foreign languages. Jointly offered with, and may be used to repeat, English 213, French 213, German 213, Italian 213, Linguis 213, Polish 213, Russian 213, & Spanish 213. Prereq: none.

260 Classical Utopias. 3 cr. U. Careful study of ancient utopian works with an extended investigation of religious vision as implicit with utopian aspirations. Prereq: none. Classic 170(R).

289 Internship in Classics, Lower Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of basic principles of Classics in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: intro course in Classics; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

296 UROP Apprenticeship. 1-3 cr. U. Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs & srs. Prereq: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.

297 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

299 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

301 The Life and Literature of Classical Athens: Herodotus and Dramatists. 3 cr. U. Classical Greek drama and the writings of Herodotus in translation; their historical background. Prereq: jr st; Classic 201(R); grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score level 4 on EPT.

302 War and Politics in Ancient Greece. 3 cr. U. Thucydides' history and selections from Plato's works in translation; their historical background. Prereq: jr st; Classic 301(R); grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score of 637 at level 4 on EPT.

303 The Life and Literature of the Roman Empire. 3 cr. U. Major literary works from the early Roman empire in translation; their historical background. Prereq: jr st; Classic 170(R) & 202(R).

304 The Graeco-Roman World: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G. Life and literature (in translation) of the ancient Greco-Roman world. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Classic 301(R), 302(R), or 303(R).

381 Honors Seminar: (Subtitled). 3H cr. U. A topic in classical life or literature, with readings of the ancient authors in the original or in translation. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: soph st; Honors 200(P); cons Honors College dir.

390 Egyptian Mythology. 3 cr. U. Egyptian myths and ancient religious practices, emphasizing religious thought in Greco-Roman Egypt. Prereq: jr st.

489 Internship in Classics, Upper Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of advanced principles of classics in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; 300-level or above course in Classic; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

499 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st. Add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

699 Directed Reading. 1-3 cr. U. See Advanced Independent Study. For further information consult dept chair. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; a 2.5 gpa, & writ cons instr, dept chair, & asst dean for SAS.

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