CL CV 201
The Classical Tradition 1: Antiquity to the Renaissance
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Civilization from Greek and Roman antiquity to the Italian Renaissance, emphasizing Greco-Roman culture--its institutions, literature, arts, and ideas.
When taught
Fall; Winter; Spring.
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes.
Learning Outcome
Successful students will demonstrate a precise knowledge of human events, ideas, and accomplishments generally recognized as formative in the history of civilization, with emphasis on contributions of Greek and Roman society.
Learning Outcome
Successful students will demonstrate a broad general understanding of the development of the classical tradition from Homer through the Italian Renaissance and the roles of individuals, peoples, and cultures in establishing the roots of western civilization.
Learning Outcome
Successful students will appreciate representative works that have established idealized relationships of mankind to the divine, to one another, and to nature.
Learning Outcome
Successful students will evince preparation for lifelong engagement with and appreciation of great works of the classical tradition.
