Seminar in East-West Classical Studies

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000.

An examination of selected topics in comparative study of pre-modern civilizations of Europe and Asia. Topics vary but may include the rise and fall of empires, ideas of law and the state, religious and philosophical movements, comparative literature, etc. In each case, students are acquainted with the pertinent primary source material in translation, as well as the works of modern authorities.

Credit: 3