CL CV 201

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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

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3

Fixed

3

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0

Note

Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes.

Title

Precise Knowledge of Human Events

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.

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Broad General Understanding of Classical Tradition

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.

Title

Appreciation of Representative Works

Learning Outcome

Successful students will appreciate representative works that have established idealized relationships of mankind to the divine, to one another, and to nature.

Title

Lifelong Engagement and Appreciation of Great Works

Learning Outcome

Successful students will evince preparation for lifelong engagement with and appreciation of great works of the classical tradition.