Courses
This is an unofficial list of courses that will be offered in Classics and Mediterranean Studies in Fall 2024. 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.
Spring 2025 Courses in Art and Archaeology, Culture, and Literature (all taught in English) Heading link
CL 103 Greek Civilization. MWF 2-2:50. On campus. Ros.
Contributions of archaeological excavations to the study of ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East; architecture, painting, and sculpture in their social and historical contexts. Course Information: All readings are in English. Creative Arts course, and Past course.
CL 205 Ancient Rome. MWF 12:00-12:50. On campus. Ros.
Contributions of archaeological excavations to the study of ancient Rome and her empire 1000 BC-400 AD. Architecture, sculpture and painting in their social and historical contexts. Course Information: Same as AH 205, and HIST 205. Creative Arts course, and Past course.
CL 211/GWS 211 Sex and Gender in the Ancient World. MW 3-4:15. On campus. Burns.
An exploration of the construction of gender and its relationship to love and sexuality in the ancient world through literature and art. Course Information: Same as GWS 211. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
CL 202/HIST 202 Ancient Greece. TR 2:00-3:15. Hybrid (On campus and online). 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 218 MWF 1-1:50 On campus. Ros.
Examination of the Roman town of Pompeii, including its history, society, politics, economy, religion, art, architecture, and entertainments. Course Information: Same as AH 218 and HIST 218. Past course.
CL 219 Sport in the Ancient World. TR 3:00-4:45. Papakonstantinou.
Survey of Greek and Roman sport from the Bronze Age to the demise of pagan athletic festivals in late antiquity (c. fifth century CE). Course Information: Same as HIST 219.
CL 225 Topics in Muslim-Jewish Relations. On campus. TR 9:30-10:45. Coban.
“Intellectual Encounters and Intertwined Histories” This course explores the intricate relationship of Judaism and Islam from the rise of Islam until the end of the 20th century. Their shared history is characterized by a dynamic interplay of exchange, imitation, dialogue and conflict. Unlike other approaches, this course adopts a regional survey, examining how these two rich religious traditions interacted across various cities and regions of the Islamic world. Moreover, the course offers insights into the intellectual crossroads between Muslims and Jews, particularly in the second half of the semester, where we focus on the intersections of their thought in areas like hermeneutics, theology, philosophy, law and mysticism.
CL 232 The Religious World of the Earliest Christians. On campus. TR 3:30-4:45. Dingeldein.
CL 299 Independent Reading: Special Topics in Classics in Translation. Arranged. Burns.
CL 398 Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization. Arranged. Kim.
ARAB 203 Arabic for Healthcare Professions. On campus. TR 12:30-1:45. Babiker.
An advanced course for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare who would like to communicate effectively in Arabic with patients and families. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ARAB 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or consent of the instructor; or the equivalent AP Test score.
ARAB 230 Arabic Literature in Translation. On campus. TR 2-3:15. Aburqayeq.
Introduces students to the genres and themes of classical and modern Arabic literature in translation. Course Information: Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the English Composition requirement.
Spring 2025 Foreign Language Courses Heading link
Arabic
ARAB 102 Elementary Arabic I. MTWR 9:00-9:50. Almahamid.
ARAB 102 Elementary Arabic I. MTWR 10:00-10:50. Almahamid
ARAB 102 Elementary Arabic I. MTWR 12:00-12:50. Almahamid.
ARAB 102 Elementary Arabic I. MTWR 2:00-2:50. Alyassir.
ARAB 103 Intermediate Arabic I. MTWR 1:00-1:50 Alyassir.
ARAB 104 Intermediate Arabic I. TR 9:30-10:45. Babiker.
ARAB 104 Intermediate Arabic I. TR 9:30-10:45. Aburqayeq.
ARAB 104 Intermediate Arabic II. TR 11:00-12:15. Aburqayeq.
ARAB 104 Intermediate Arabic II. TR 11:00-12:15. Babiker.
ARAB 203. Advanced for the Healthcare Professions. TR 12:30-1:45. Babiker. On campus.
ARAB 230. Arabic Literature in Translation. TR 2:00-3:15. Aburqayeq. On campus.
ARAB 299 Independent Reading. Arranged. Babiker.
Modern Greek
GKM 102 Elementary Modern Greek II. TR 10:00-10:50. Synchronous online.
GKM 104 Intermediate Modern Greek II. TR 11:00-11:50. Synchronous online.
Latin
LAT 102 Elementary Latin I. MTWR 11:00-11:50. Meet on campus. Burns.
LAT 104 Intermediate Latin I. MTWR 10:00-10:50. Meet on campus. Burns.
LAT 299 Independent Reading. Arranged. Burns.