Courses Offered

Please note that the following list consists of all Classics courses offered. Additional courses may be offered through other departments. To find courses offered during a particular semester and additional classes offered through other departments, see the UWM Schedule of Classes.


CLASSIC | GREEK | LATIN

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.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Not recom for ESL students.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.

CLASSIC 170 Classical Mythology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A survey of Classical myths in the written sources and in artistic representations.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CLASSIC 171 (1-credit) if that course was taken in addition to 2-credit version of CLASSIC 170.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, UWinteriM 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.

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).
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students who have earned 3 or more cr in Classic 170(ER).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, UWinteriM 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010.

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.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2012, Spring 2004, Spring 2002.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Classic (Hebr St) 274 & Hist 274 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2022.

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.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2022.

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.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Classic 304 w/similar topic.

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.

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.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Classic 304 w/same subtitle.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


GREEK 103 First Semester Greek
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of ancient Greek.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

GREEK 104 Second Semester Greek
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Greek 103; systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Greek.
Prerequisites: Greek 103(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro crs).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.

GREEK 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept 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.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2013, Spring 2009, Spring 2007.

GREEK 205 Third Semester Greek
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Greek 104: systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Greek.
Prerequisites: Greek 104(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro crs).
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

GREEK 289 Internship in Greek, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Greek in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: intro course in Greek; 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.

GREEK 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.

GREEK 306 Readings in Ancient Greek Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Reading of texts of Greek literature, with emphasis on morphology, syntax, and vocabulary.
Prerequisites: GREEK 205(P) or equivalent; equivalent HS prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro crs).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of only 1 cr of GREEK 304 regardless of the number of times GREEK 306 is taken. May be retaken with change in topic; no max cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.

GREEK 489 Internship in Greek, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of Greek in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: jr st; 300-level or above course in Greek; 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.

GREEK 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.
Last Taught: Fall 2016.

GREEK 501 Readings in Classical Greek Prose:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author, or in related authors, of ancient Greek prose; e.g., Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, the Attic Orators, Aristotle, Lucian.
Prerequisites: junior standing, GREEK 306(P) or equivalent, and equivalent high school prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2011.

GREEK 501G Readings in Classical Greek Prose:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author, or in related authors, of ancient Greek prose; e.g., Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, the Attic Orators, Aristotle, Lucian.
Prerequisites: junior standing, GREEK 306(P) or equivalent, and equivalent high school prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2011.

GREEK 502 Readings in Ancient Greek Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author, or related authors, of ancient Greek poetry; e.g., Homer, the Greek lyric poets, the Attic tragedians, Aristophanes, Menander, Theocritus.
Prerequisites: jr st; Greek 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2011.

GREEK 502G Readings in Ancient Greek Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author, or related authors, of ancient Greek poetry; e.g., Homer, the Greek lyric poets, the Attic tragedians, Aristophanes, Menander, Theocritus.
Prerequisites: jr st; Greek 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2011.

GREEK 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; instructor consent, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2011.


LATIN 103 First Semester Latin
4 cr. Undergraduate.
A systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

LATIN 104 Second Semester Latin
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Latin 103: systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin.
Prerequisites: Latin 103(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro crs).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.

LATIN 150 Intensive Latin
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Rapid introduction to Latin for students in fields other than classics who require a knowledge of Latin for continued work in their fields. Readings concentrate on medieval Latin.
Prerequisites: none.

LATIN 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept 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.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008.

LATIN 205 Third Semester Latin
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Latin 104: systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin.
Prerequisites: Latin 104(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro crs).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Latin 201.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

LATIN 289 Internship in Latin, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Latin in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: intro course in Latin; 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.

LATIN 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 additional semester.
Prerequisites: none; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.

LATIN 306 Readings in Latin Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Reading of texts of Latin literature with emphasis on morphology, syntax, vocabulary; a transition to 500 level courses.
Prerequisites: LATIN 205(P) or equivalent HS prep as determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro crs).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of 2 cr of LATIN 203 & 1 cr of LATIN 310. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.

LATIN 489 Internship in Latin, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of Latin in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: jr st; 300-level or above course in Latin; 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 2005, Fall 2004.

LATIN 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.
Last Taught: Fall 2010, Spring 2001, Fall 2000.

LATIN 501 Readings in Latin Prose:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author or related major authors; e.g., Cicero, Caesar, the historians, Seneca, Pliny the Younger.
Prerequisites: junior standing and LATIN 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2016.

LATIN 501G Readings in Latin Prose:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author or related major authors; e.g., Cicero, Caesar, the historians, Seneca, Pliny the Younger.
Prerequisites: junior standing and LATIN 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2016.

LATIN 502 Readings in Latin Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major or related major authors, e.g., the comic dramatists, the lyric poets, the elegists, the satirists, the writers of epic.
Prerequisites: jr st; Latin 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs)..
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2017.

LATIN 502G Readings in Latin Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major or related major authors, e.g., the comic dramatists, the lyric poets, the elegists, the satirists, the writers of epic.
Prerequisites: jr st; Latin 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs)..
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2017.

LATIN 508 Latin Prose Composition
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of Latin syntax and idioms, with appropriate exercises in prose composition. Required of Latin majors.
Prerequisites: Latin 310(P) or equiv prep as judged by instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2004.

LATIN 508G Latin Prose Composition
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of Latin syntax and idioms, with appropriate exercises in prose composition. Required of Latin majors.
Prerequisites: Latin 310(P) or equiv prep as judged by instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2004.

LATIN 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, consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic
Prerequisites: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2014, Fall 2013.