Classical Literature

Classical literature is a single-semester survey of classical texts - in other words, works from the Greek and Roman canon. It is the default sophomore year fall semester course if students do not choose to take European Literature.

The semester usually begins with a brief study of Greek gods and goddesses. Most, if not all, classes read Homer's The Odyssey. Other works that many teachers study include Sophocles's tragedy "Oedipus Rex" and Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid". Both genres, tragedy and epic poem, among others are usually studied in the course. Many teachers also choose to incorporate modern adaptations or interpretations of classical works into their class, whether in the form of movies or literary texts inspired by a classical counterpart.

Teaching Style
The course is presently taught by Dr. David Mandler, Mr. Shawn Gerety, Mr. Walter Gern, Mr. Mark Halperin, Ms. Sophie Oberfield, and Ms. Julie Sheinman.