Timeroom: Fall 2023

Durham Liberal Arts :: Classics

CLAS 575 (01) - Ancient Near East

Ancient Near East

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 15814

From the Neolithic revolution to the time of Alexander the Great. Rise of civilization; nature of human artistic and intellectual development in the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt; Judaism in its historical setting. Course meets the History major requirements for Group III.

Equivalent(s): HIST 575

Instructors: Gregory McMahon

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	HORT 215

Durham Liberal Arts :: Classics

CLAS 601 (01) - Classical Myth II: The Power and Persistence of Myth

The Power of Myth

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 14426

An in-depth look at the myths of the Greeks and Romans, at the power of myth as a cultural force, and at the importance of myth both in the ancient period as well as the modern era. The focal point is on the myths of the Greeks and Romans, but the myths of other cultures are addressed. All readings are in English.

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Sophomore, Senior

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Paul Robertson

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	MURK 102

Durham Liberal Arts :: Classics

CLAS 677 (01) - History of Ancient Rome

History of Ancient Rome

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 14195

Discover the fascinating and tumultuous history of the ancient Roman world, from its small beginnings in the early Republic to the high Empire, when Rome controlled the whole Mediterranean basin. Special focus will be on the political and economic conflicts between social classes, the Punic Wars, the fall of the Republic, its transformation into a monarchy, and the golden age of imperial rule. CLAS 404/HIST 404 is encouraged but not necessary.

Equivalent(s): HIST 677

Instructors: Michael Leese

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	HORT 304