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Literature and Art from the Ancient World to the Enlightenment

CGS HU 103

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Historical Consciousness

The course examines key figures and works in literary and artistic traditions from the ancient and classical periods through the Renaissance, concluding with a focus on the Enlightenment and Romanticism. The semester's units concentrate on how the works reflect cultural ideals and developments and on how they represent evolving aesthetic standards that have shaped conventions in literature and the arts. Coursework and assignments include learning trips to various sites of historical and cultural significance in the Boston area to emphasize the Humanities' relevance beyond the classroom. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking.

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A1 Finan CGS 121 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A2 Finan CGS 121 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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AA Finan CGS 527 M 12:20 pm-1:10 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU103 AA must also register for HU103 discussion section A1, A2, or A3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from AA, AB , or AC lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team A will continue the Boston-New England Program in Boston during SUMMER SESSION I.

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B1 Sweeting CGS 525 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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B2 Sweeting CGS 313 MF 10:10 am-11:00 am

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B3 Sweeting CGS 523 MF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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BB Sweeting EPC 207 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU103 BB must also register for HU103 discussion section B1, B2, or B3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from BA or BB lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team B will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION I. as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team B

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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C1 Babbar CGS 313 MF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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C2 Babbar CGS 313 MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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C3 Babbar CGS 321 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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CC Babbar PHO 210 W 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU103 CC must also register for HU103 discussion section C1, C2, or C3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from CA or CC lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team C will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION I. as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team C

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D1 Ohri CGS 523 MF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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D2 Ohri CGS 523 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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D3 Ohri CGS 315 WF 10:10 am-11:00 am

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DD Ohri CGS 505 M 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU103 DD must also register for HU103 discussion section D1, D2, or D3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from DA or DD lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team D will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION I. as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team D

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E1 Menon CGS 315 MF 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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E2 Menon CGS 315 MW 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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E3 Menon CGS 113 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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EE Menon EPC 207 W 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU103 EE must also register for HU103 discussion section E1, E2, or E3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from EA or EE lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team E will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION I. as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team E

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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F1 Coffman CGS 311 MW 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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F2 Coffman CGS 311 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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F3 Coffman CGS 311 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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FF Coffman HAR 208 M 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU103 FF must also register for HU103 discussion section F1, F2, or F3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from FA or FF lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team F will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION II.

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G1 Henebry CGS 321 MF 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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G2 Henebry CGS 321 WF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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G3 Henebry CGS 313 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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GG Henebry STH B19 W 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU103 GG must also register for HU103 discussion section G1, G2, or G3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from GA or GG lecture options ONLY. Additional film hours required as assigned. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team G will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION II.

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H1 Snell CGS 423 MW 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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H2 Snell CGS 523 WF 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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H3 Snell CGS 311 WF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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HH Snell SCI 117 M 9:05 am-9:55 am If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture HU103 HH must also register for discussion sections H1, H2, or H3 ONLY. Additional meeting hour required for writing conference time with professor. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team G will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION II.

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