LLRN 102 helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills through an introduction to central texts from Ancient Greece that have become foundational narratives for Western civilization. Classes will engage students in an interdisciplinary approach to cultural history, and discussions will pair literary works with relevant contemporary documents from the fields of material culture, the visual arts, political theory, and anthropology. The learning objectives for this course include: strengthening close reading skills, developing strong skills in expository writing, and acquiring a precise vocabulary for literary, artistic, historical, and cultural studies.