Class Expectations CLAS 1110 is described on the Brooklyn College Department of Classics website as follows: " Introductory study of ancient cultures through close reading of a variety of texts ; most sections will focus on Greece and Rome , but some may explore other classical traditions such as those of India, Mesopotamia, or China. Attention to such questions as literary genre , material and performance contexts , gender , political institutions , religion , philosophy , models of culture , and the creation of a classical tradition . Practice in close reading and communication by means of critical writing , class discussion , and such other methods such as collaborative group work . Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues requirement. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed CORC 1110)." The specific theme for our section ...