CLA190: Introduction to Classics 

CLA 190: Introduction to Classics

Fall and Spring of Every Year | 3 credits

Think the ancient world is all marble statues and myths? CLA 190: Introduction to Classics offers a broader view: one that includes everything from handwritten scrolls to ancient medical tools. 

In this course, you’ll: 

  • Explore everyday life in ancient Greece and Rome 
  • Study texts through epigraphy and papyrology 
  • Learn how religion, medicine, and technology shaped ancient societies 
  • Understand how scholars today uncover and interpret the past 
A muted olive background with bold white letters “CLA 190.” On the right, a marble bust of a classical statue looks downward, with a golden ribbon swirling behind it. Subtitle: “Introduction to Classics.”

It’s a course for the curious, whether you’re into history, language, or just wondering how much we still share with people from thousands of years ago. 

Start your exploration of the ancient world with CLA 190. 

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