CLASSIC 101 Words Matter: How Greek and Latin Shape Our Language
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A comprehensive study of the basic Greek and Latin word elements underlying modern English usage and their Indo-European background.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Not recom for ESL students.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 170 Classical Mythology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A survey of Classical myths in the written sources and in artistic representations.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CLASSIC 171 (1-credit) if that course was taken in addition to 2-credit version of CLASSIC 170.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, UWinteriM 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 171 Classical Mythology: An Audio-Visual Supplement
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Slide series depicting the influence of classical myth on art and music reinforcing the material presented in Classic 170.
Prerequisites: Classic 170(C).
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students who have earned 3 or more cr in Classic 170(ER).
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2012, UWinteriM 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 192 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2012, Spring 2004, Spring 2002.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult department chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 201 Introduction to Greek Life and Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Ancient Greek life and literature, emphasizing the surviving works of earliest authors, Homer and Hesiod.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 202 Introduction to Roman Life and Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Roman life and literature, emphasizing events before the death of Augustus.
Prerequisites: none; Classic 170(R).
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 211 Alexander the Great to Augustus
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to literature, history, and art in Greek culture from Alexander the Great to Augustus.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 274 Ancient Egyptian Civilization
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Culture of Egypt, with particular attention to its literature reflecting social, political, and religious conditions; emphasis on Egyptian-Hebrew contacts during the second millennium.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Classic (Hebr St) 274 & Hist 274 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 289 Internship in Classics, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Classics in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: intro course in Classics; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 296 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs & srs.
Last Taught: Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
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.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2014, Spring 2012, UWinteriM 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
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.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2008, Spring 1997, Fall 1984.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 301 The Life and Literature of Classical Athens: Herodotus and Dramatists
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Classical Greek drama and the writings of Herodotus in translation; their historical background.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 302 War and Politics in Ancient Greece
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Thucydides' history and selections from Plato's works in translation; their historical background.
Prerequisites: jr st or instructor approval
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2020, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 303 The Life and Literature of the Roman Empire
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Major literary works from the early Roman empire in translation; their historical background.
Prerequisites: jr st.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 304 The Graeco-Roman World:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Life and literature (in translation) of the ancient Greco-Roman world.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 304G The Graeco-Roman World:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Life and literature (in translation) of the ancient Greco-Roman world.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 312 Ancient Epic Oral Traditions
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Epic oral traditions of Greece and other ancient and more modern world-wide traditions.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Classic 304 w/similar topic.
General Education Requirements: HU
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 351 Ancient Greek Religion
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Ancient Greek religious practices, surveying textual and archaeological evidence as well as major scholarly work in the field. Knowledge of Ancient Greek is not required.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of OWC-A; CLASSIC 201(R).
General Education Requirements: HU, OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 370 Hittite Myth and History
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Origins and history of the Hittites; their myths, culture, and connections with ancient Greece, Troy, Egypt, and Assyria.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Classic 304 w/same subtitle.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 390 Egyptian Mythology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Egyptian myths and ancient religious practices, emphasizing religious thought in Greco-Roman Egypt.
Prerequisites: jr st.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 489 Internship in Classics, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of classics in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: jr st; 300-level or above course in Classic; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
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.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, UWinteriM 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
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.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, UWinteriM 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
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.
Prerequisites: jr st. Add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CLASSIC 699 Directed Reading
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a Classics faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consult Classics prog coord.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2017, Spring 2011, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/