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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2024
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CLAS 107 001 (CRN: 15341)
GREEK CIVILIZATION & LEGACY
Long Title: GREEK CIVILIZATION AND ITS LEGACY
Department: Modrn & Classicl Lit & Culture
Instructor: Yunis, Harvey
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (26-AUG-2024 - 6-DEC-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 24
Section Enrolled: 7
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 24
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 6-FEB-2025 11:36PM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
11-DEC-2024
9:00AM - 12:00PM W
Description: An examination of the literary, artistic, and intellectual achievements of classical Greek civilization from Homer through the golden age of classical Athens to the spread of Greek culture in the Hellenistic world. The influence of ancient Greece on Western culture will be a focus. Case studies in the later reception of classical Greek literature (e.g., tragedy), philosophy (e.g., Socrates), history (e.g., democracy), and art (e.g., The Parthenon) will be examined. Cross-list: HUMA 107.