Courses
Introduction
This is an unofficial list of courses that will be offered in Classics and Mediterranean Studies in fall 2026. It is strictly for the use of expanded course descriptions. For the complete official course offerings, please consult the My.UIC portal.
For a list of all courses and general course descriptions, please see the UIC Academic Catalog.
Fall 2026 Courses in Art and Archaeology, Culture, and Literature (all taught in English)
CL 100 Greek Civilization. MW 2-2:50; F remote. On campus and online. Ros.
An introduction to the life, society and culture of the ancient Greeks. Course Information: All readings are in English. UIC GE Past course.
CL 102 Introduction to Classical Literature. MWF 1:00-1:50. On campus. Ros.
The main literary forms of Classical Antiquity: epic, tragedy, comedy, the philosophical dialogue, history. Course Information: All readings are in English. Creative Arts course, and Past course.
CL 128/RELS 128/CST 128 The Jesus Movement and the New Testament. TR 3:30-4:45. On campus. Dingeldein.
Investigates the Jesus movement from its beginnings as a small Jewish reform sect through its development into the religion known as Christianity. Uses New Testament writings as primary sources for reconstructing the past. Course Information: Same as CST 128 and RELS 128. Past course.
CL 201/LING 201. Medical Terminologies: Ancient Roots in Modern Medicine. T 8-9:15. Hybrid (on campus and online). Burns.
The structure and formation of technical terms used in the health sciences, based on roots and elements from Greek and Latin. Course Information: Same as LING 201.
CL 202/HIST 202 Ancient Greece. TR 2:00-3:15. On Campus. Papakonstantinou.
Ancient Greece developed a complex and fascinating culture that still has an impact and relevance in our world. In this introductory course we will approach Greek history and civilization from the viewpoint of the Greeks themselves. Following a brief historical overview, we will examine a wide array of topics including daily life, religion, women and children, the economy, food, sport, travel, magic and slavery. This examination of ancient Greece will be placed in a wider Mediterranean context. We will be drawing parallels with other ancient Mediterranean cultures, and we will try to understand the interaction of ancient Greece with these cultures. No prior knowledge of ancient history is necessary.
Past course.
CL 204/AH 204/HIST 204. Greek Art and Archaeology. MWF 12-12:50 On campus. Ros.
Contributions of archaeological excavations to the study of ancient Greece, 600 BC to 31 BC. Architecture, sculpture and painting in their social and historical contexts. Course Information: Same as AH 204, and HIST 204. Credit is not given for CL 204 if the student has credit in CL 215. Taught in English. Creative Arts course, and Past course.
CL 208/RELS 208 Classical Mythology. TR 9:30-10:45. Kim.
Intensive study of the gods and heroic sagas of the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world, through original sources in translation. Course Information: Same as RELS 208. All readings are in English. Individual and Society course, and Past course.
CL/ITAL/RELS 293. Following Dante. The Moral Imagination of the Divine Comedy. MW 4:30-5:45. Fabbian.
Love. Justice. Redemption. In this class, we journey with a medieval poet whose timeless vision brings sinners, saints, and seekers to life—and reveals what it means to be human. UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Past course.
CL 299 Independent Reading: Special Topics in Classics in Translation. Arranged. Burns.
CL 398 Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization. Arranged. Kim.
Fall 2026 Foreign Language Courses
Arabic
ARAB 101 Elementary Arabic I. MTWR 9:00-9:50. Almahamid.
ARAB 101 Elementary Arabic I. MTWR 10:00-10:50. Almahamid.
ARAB 101 Elementary Arabic I. MTWR 11:00-11:50. Alyassir.
ARAB 101 Elementary Arabic I. MTWR 12:00-12:50. Almahamid.
ARAB 103 Intermediate Arabic I. TR 8:00-9:15. Allyasir.
ARAB 103 Intermediate Arabic I. TR 9:30-10:45. Babiker.
ARAB 103 Intermediate Arabic I. TR 11:00-12:15. Babiker.
ARAB 103 Intermediate Arabic I. TR 12:30-1:45. Aburqayeq.
ARAB 104 Intermediate Arabic II. TR 12:30-1:45. Babiker.
ARAB 105. Modern Arab Culture. Arranged. Aburqayeq. Online (asynchronous).
ARAB 201. Advanced Arabic Through Literature. TR 11:00-12:34. Aburqayeq. On Campus.
ARAB 299 Independent Reading. Arranged. Babiker.
Latin
LAT 101 Elementary Latin I. TWR 11:00-11:50. On campus and online. Burns.
LAT 103 Intermediate Latin I. TWR 10:00-10:50. On campus and online. Burns.
LAT 299 Independent Reading. Arranged. Burns.