CLCV 220

Spring 2026 All Classes

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Exploring the Greek and Roman World

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Credit: 3 hours.

Focused study of topics in ancient Greek and Roman literature, art, archaeology, and culture in their Mediterranean context. May also explore reflections in later literature and art.

Same as CWL 220. May be repeated in separate terms, if topics vary.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts

Cultural Studies - Western

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CLCV 220 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
74763	Lecture-Discussion	A	9:00AM -10:50AM	TR	138 Wohlers Hall	Abou Abdallah, M	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - Western course. Section Info: This course explores the historical roots of major conflicts and wars, as well as the relationships between ancient civilizations—such as the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Phoenicians—and contemporary states. We will analyze data dating back to the end of the second millennium BC to enhance our understanding of the various geopolitical dimensions at play. The course will take a step back to examine and contextualize historical and current dynamics, presenting the perspectives of the different parties involved in these conflicts. Topics covered in the course include the role of religious minorities, proxy wars, the conflict between Arabs and Persians, the Israel-Palestine conflict, Arab-Israeli relations, and the influence of non-state actors such as Hamas and Hezbollah. We will also discuss the regional balance of power between Saudi Arabia and Iran, as well as the war that began on October 7, 2023, along with its regional consequences.
31333	Lecture-Discussion	B	10:00AM -11:50AM	MW	132 Davenport Hall	Bosak-Schroeder, C	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - Western course. Section Info: Wonders of the World - In this class you will study the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. You will learn how they were made, what they meant to the people who built them, and the ways they have influenced modern art and architecture. Field trips to architectural wonders on the UIUC campus will enrich our understanding of the past.
31332	Lecture-Discussion	C	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	156 English Building	Garcia-Molina, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - Western course. Section Info: The Ancient World in Video Games - How do you render the ancient world within video games? How do you play antiquity? This course explores the interrelated issues faced by game designers, historians, and archaeologists when attempting to recreate antiquity. From realizing myths and monsters to raising armies and battlefields to redefining the rise of urbanism and early states, historical and archaeological questions have influenced the design of games set in ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. We will survey a broad range of video games across time and genres with an eye towards their translation of ancient histories, literature, and material culture within their audio, visual, and mechanical designs. In doing so, we will get a better grasp at how historical and archeological issues affect game design and popular perceptions of antiquity; we will then design and workshop game concepts or virtual exhibits that take advantage of the unique position of video games and virtual reality as media with which to immerse audiences in the complex histories of antiquity.
63846	Lecture-Discussion	CHP	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	301 Architecture Building	Walters, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Camp Honors/Chanc Schol, Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - Western course. Section Info: Nightmares of Nero - Few Roman emperors have been so constantly reviled in history and popular culture as Nero. Ancient sources depict him as a deviant, a larger-than-life monster, a tyrant, a megalomaniac, an arsonist, a murderer. Early Christians demonized him as their greatest persecutor, and apocalyptic prophecies identified him with the Antichrist. Setting its sights on the various myths and exaggerations that have come down to us about Nero, this course explores the question of what we can know of the infamous emperor and the age that bears his name. Particular emphasis will be placed on the nightmarish refractions of Neronian Rome found in the works of Seneca, Lucan, and Petronius. Restriction(s): Restricted to Chancellor's Scholar-CHPHonors students.
45762	Lecture-Discussion	G	3:00PM -4:20PM	MW	1128 Literatures, Cultures, & Ling	Tzanetou, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - Western course. Section Info: Thinking about Trauma through Athenian Drama - Ancient theater offered the space for reflecting upon the violence and trauma for its original audiences and for contemporary societies. This course focuses on the experiences of the ancients with war, trauma, and the plight of veterans, prisoners of war, and refugees. It also looks beyond Athenian theater to modern adaptations by theater companies, playwrights, directors and speaks to modern issues, making the plays respond to the ravages of contemporary wars, the experience of refugees, and gender violence: allowing them to speak directly to communities of color and issues of social justice. Readings include both ancient Greek plays and modern adaptations of select plays. This CLCV 220 will be co-taught by Paul O'Mahony, Director of Out-of-Chaos Theatre, London, UK and in the second half of the semester students will work with Paul O'Mahony, Kim McKean (Theater) and Angeliki Tzanetou (Classics) in writing and performing an adaptation of Aeschylus's Suppliants.