The CLAS program also offers additional seminar courses according to student and faculty availability. See something you would like to be offered soon? Please reach out and let us know!
CLAS-C 321 Classical Myth and Culture in Theater and Film
CLAS-C 321 presents an exploration of the social impact of performed stories, both in and about the ancient world. It traces the development of theater in Ancient Greece and Rome, as a window into societies, ancient and modern. The course examines the role of theater in ancient lives, and how those ancient lives have come to be portrayed on the modern screen. The course examines the evidence for theater throughout the centuries as unique opportunities to address fascinating topics and ask important questions: How was ancient society organized? How did they struggle with and debate important social issues through public entertainment? Why do Greek and Roman societies and their myths continue to fascinate us today? How does entertainment shape the way we see such societies, and our own?
CLAS-D 470 Classics in Focus Euripides’ Medea (3 cr.)
This class serves as an in-depth examination of Euripides’ tragedy Medea, a rightfully legendary work that explores concepts such as the nature of heroism and justice, the struggle for personal agency, the destruction of the family, and the role of women in society. Topics include: How does Euripides’ Medea interact with and help shape the larger Graeco-Roman mythological tradition? What does Medea tell us about women, both real and fictive, in ancient societies? What does Medea tell us about heroic virtues? How does Medea reflect ancient social tensions, and how are those connected to modern cultures?
CLAS-C 396 Classical Studies Abroad (1-9 cr.)
Students may study abroad and earn credit through an approved Indiana University overseas study program. This class may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
CLAS-C 491 Topics in Classical Studies (3 cr.)
A detailed examination of a particular aspect of the Classical World using a variety of literary and archaeological evidence. Recent topics include:
- CLAS-C 491 The Black Plague (Topics in Classical Studies)
- CLAS-C 491 Silent Voices: Sex and Gender in the Roman World (Topics in Classical Studies)
- CLAS-C 491 Classical Myth and Art Through the Ages (Topics in Classical Studies)
CLAS-C 495 Individual Reading in Classics (1-3 cr.)
Students interested in pursing an individual study in Classical Studies should speak to their instructor and the Program Director. This class may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
