CL - Classical Literature

Survey of western mythology through different ages, with emphasis on classical myths and their influence on European art, culture and literature. Introduction to pre-Columbian mythology and its influence on Latin American art, culture and literature.

Prerequisite: Two years of high school Latin or the equivalent; and permission of instructor. Students with previous study of Latin are invited to arrange Independent Study in Latin with a qualified member of the Hood faculty. At this level, independent study in Latin focuses on completing the study of Latin grammar and reading introductory texts. Independent study does not fulfill the College’s foreign language requirement.

Prerequisite: Fulfillment of Literature section of the Core. Study of major works of Greek and Roman literature, their use of history and myth and their influence in the Western world.

Prerequisite: Three semesters of college Latin or the equivalent; and permission of instructor. Students with a strong background in Latin are invited to arrange Independent Study in Latin literature with a qualified member of the Hood faculty. At this level, independent study will focus on the Latin writings of a particular author or time period or on a particular theme or genre in Latin literature. May be taken twice.

An upper-level special topics course offered at the discretion of the department. The content and methods vary with the interest of students and faculty members