Classics

Classical Studies is concerned primarily with the cultures of Greece and Rome and their contributions to Western civilization. It is unique among modern academic disciplines in the breadth of its approach to its subject. In an age when undue specialization threatens the student in so many areas of learning, Classics is a field in which the specialist must be simultaneously linguist, literary critic, anthropologist, sociologist, and historian, not only of politics, but also of religion and art.

The cultures of Greece and Rome are fascinating and important in themselves, but seen in the context of their legacy the very special value that we attach to them comes to light. For many elements of our own culture - its language and literature, its social and political patterns, and its ideals - are deeply rooted in the experience and achievement of Greece and Rome.

The Department of Classics at Mount Allison offers the opportunity to study these ancient cultures through courses in history, mythology, art, archaeology, language, and literature. The history and literature of Greece and Rome can be approached either in the original languages or through courses using English translation. The study of ancient literature in translation makes it possible to gain an acquaintance with the thought and literary art of antiquity without studying Greek and Latin. But those deeply interested in the subject should bear in mind the importance of the languages themselves; the direct experience of the ancients through study of Greek and Latin, in order to be fruitful, should begin as early as possible in the university career.

Further information on courses, facilities, and special activities is available in the Curriculum Handbook issued annually by the Department of Classics.

The Humanities 1600 series is intended to provide an introduction to Humanities disciplines. These three-credit courses offered by the participating disciplines of Classics, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies are designed to acquaint beginning students with the methodologies typical of these disciplines and to familiarize them with the approaches taken, as well as the sorts of themes pursued and questions raised in those disciplines.

Disciplinary B.A. Programmes

MINOR in Classical Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:

24	from Classics, Latin, Greek, of which 12 must be at the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor. Students may choose a minor programme with an emphasis on Ancient History, Classical Literature or Art and Archaeology

MINOR in Greek is 24 credits earned as follows:

18	from Greek at the 1000, 2000, and 3000 level
6	from Latin 1001, 1101, or Greek at the 4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor

MINOR in Latin is 24 credits earned as follows:

18	from Latin at the 1000, 2000, and 3000 level
6	from Greek 1001 and 1101 or Latin at the 4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor

MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in Classical Studies is 60 credits earned as follows:

6	from Latin 1001, 1101, or Greek 1001 and 1101
36	from Classics, Greek, Latin, of which 24 must be from the 3/4000 level
18	from complementary courses in Arts and Letters and Humanities (or others), chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor

HONOURS in Classical Studies is 72 credits earned as follows:

12	from Latin 1001, 1101, Greek 1001, 1101
6	from Latin 2001, 2101, Greek 2001, 2101
6	from Greek/Latin at the 3000/4000 level OR Classical Studies 4950/4951
48	from Classics/Greek/Latin, of which 33 must be at the 3/4000 level

Note: The listing of a course in the calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note: Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department or Programme Coordinator must be obtained.

CLASSICAL STUDIES COURSES

CLAS/HIST 1631 (3CR)
GREECE AND ROME: THE FOUNDATIONS OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

The political and social history of ancient Greece and Rome will be surveyed with a focus on the themes of Law, Politics, War, and Society. Special attention will be paid to Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C.E. and to Rome under Caesar Augustus.

CLAS 1641 (3CR)
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY: THE HERO'S QUEST

An introduction to the heroes and heroines of classical myth through the literature and art of ancient Greece and Rome. The course will examine the major cycles of Greek heroic saga, including stories about the Trojan War, the Wanderings of Odysseus, the exploits of Hercules, and the Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, as well as the adventures of Aeneas and the foundation myths of Rome.

CLAS 1651 (3CR)
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY: GODS, GODDESSES, AND THE CREATION OF ORDER

An introduction to the gods and goddesses of classical myth in the literature, art, and religion of ancient Greece and Rome. The course will examine cosmogonies and divine myths in order to shed light on the views held by the Greeks and Romans about the nature of the relationship between mortal and immortal.

CLAS/HIST 2021 (3CR)
ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND THE HELLENISTIC WORLD

An examination of the career of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic era that followed his conquest of the eastern Mediterranean. Among the main themes included will be the goals of Alexander, the new political climate of kingship and patronage that he helped create, the interaction of the Greeks with the civilizations of Egypt and the East, and the integration of new cultural ideas into Greek society.

CLAS/HIST 2051 (3CR)
WOMEN IN ANTIQUITY

Using written and material evidence, this course will explore the economic, social and political roles of women in the societies of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the development of the Western idea of the female in antiquity. Secondarily, it will introduce and explore the social theories commonly applied to the study of gender in history.

CLAS 2501 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY

An introduction to the methods of archaeological excavation. This course aims to acquaint the student with the theory and basic techniques of archaeology. Examples showing both past and present archaeological research done in the Old and New Worlds will be used to illustrate the topics under discussion.

CLAS 2521 (3CR)
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF DAILY LIFE IN THE GREEK AND ROMAN WORLD

An examination of the evidence used by archaeologists to recreate the social history of ancient Greece and Rome. The course will consider how archaeology can shed light on such topics as the lives of men, women, and children; the home; government; the economy; the army; and entertainment.

CLAS 2531 (3CR)
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF RELIGION IN THE GREEK AND ROMAN WORLD

An examination of the evidence used by archaeologists to recreate the religions of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The course will consider how archaeology reveals ancient views and practices involved in the worship of the Olympian Gods; the religions of Egypt and the Near East; Royal and Emperor cults; Mithraism and mystery cults; Judaism; and early Christianity.

CLAS/HIST 3001 (3CR)
DEMOCRACY AND IMPERIALISM IN CLASSICAL GREECE

An examination of archaic and classical Greek history and civilization from the emergence of the polis to the fall of the Athenian empire. Main themes include the development of political institutions, warfare, and gender relations. Emphasis is placed on historical methods and the interpretation of ancient evidence.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics or History course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department

CLAS/HIST 3021 (3CR)
CONQUEST AND EXPANSION: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC

An examination of the development of Rome from a small city-state into the leading power in the Mediterranean. Main themes include the conflict between Rome and Carthage, the conquest of the Hellenistic East, and the political and social changes in Roman society. There will be an emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of primary sources in translation.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics or History course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department

CLAS/HIST 3031 (3CR)
THE ROMAN EMPIRE: CENTRE AND PERIPHERY

An examination of the history of imperial Rome from the age of Augustus to that of Constantine. Main themes include the imperial form of government, the Roman army, urban development and its impact on society, and the conflicts between Romans and other cultures. There will be an emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of primary sources in translation.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics or History course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department

CLAS/HIST 3051 (3CR)
HEALTH AND MEDICINE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD

Employing both material and literary evidence, this course surveys the conditions of life and common ailments and treatments of the inhabitants of the Greek and Roman world from ca. 1000 B.C.E. to ca. 500 C.E.. It also examines the origins of Western medicine in Greek and Roman science, alongside its alternatives, such as magic.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics, History, or Philosophy course; or permission of the Department

CLAS 3201 (3CR)
GREEK TRAGEDY

A study of Greek tragic drama as it developed in Athens of the fifth century B.C.E. The course will examine (in translation) the main surviving plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics or History course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department

CLAS 3211 (3CR)
GREEK AND ROMAN COMEDY

A study of Greek and Roman comic drama (in translation) as represented by the work of Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, and Terence.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics or History course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department

CLAS 3401 (3CR)
THE LYRIC POETRY OF GREECE AND ROME

A study of Greek and Roman poetry that expresses universal feelings of love and fear, celebration and personal aspiration. The course will examine the themes and forms of lyric poetry, as well as the role of the poet in society. The poems of Sappho, Archilochus, Pindar, Catullus, Propertius, Ovid, and others will be read in English translation.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics or History course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department

CLAS 3411 (3CR)
THE EPIC POETRY OF GREECE AND ROME

An examination of the epic genre as it developed in ancient Greece and Rome. The focus of the course will be on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid, with attention given to other representative works. The poems will be studied (in translation) both as products of their respective societies and in light of their influence on later European literature.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department

CLAS 3501 (3CR)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD COURSE

Through participation in an archaeological field project, students will gain experience in archaeological methods such as site survey, supervised excavation, recording and interpretation of evidence, and the processing and study of finds. The field location will vary according to the project. This course is only available to students through the Department of Continuous Learning during the spring/summer session. Enrollment is limited and students should be aware of the additional costs of travel and participation fees.

Prereq: Permission of the Department

CLAS 3601 (3CR)
THE BIRTH OF GREEK ART

A study of the art and archaeology of the Greek world from the Bronze Age to the end of the Persian invasion. This period saw the rise and fall of two Bronze Age civilizations, and the emergence of Athens as the cultural and political leader of the Mediterranean world. The architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts will be studied with attention to their historical and cultural contexts.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics course at the 1000 or 2000 level or FINA 2001 or 2011; or permission of the Department

CLAS 3611 (3CR)
THE SPLENDORS OF CLASSICAL AND HELLENISTIC GREEK ART

A study of the art and archaeology of the Greek world from the Persian invasion to the coming of the Romans. This period saw the achievements of Athenian democracy, the subsequent dissolution of Athenian power, the domination of the Macedonians under Alexander, and the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. The architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts will be studied with attention to their historical and cultural contexts.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics course at the 1000 or 2000 level or FINA 2001 or 2011; or permission of the Department

CLAS 3701 (3CR)
ETRUSCAN AND EARLY ROMAN ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

A study of the art and archaeology of peninsular Italy from the Iron Age to the period of the Julio-Claudian emperors. It will examine Etruscan culture and its interaction with the Greeks and Romans, the rise of Rome, and the transitions from republic to empire. The material culture of Italy will be explored through the architecture, sculpture, painting, and minor arts.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics course at the 1000 or 2000 level or FINA 2001 or 2011; or permission of the Department

CLAS 3711 (3CR)
THE ART OF IMPERIAL ROME AND ITS EMPIRE

A study of the art and archaeology of the Roman world from the reign of the emperor Nero to the time of Constantine. It will examine the development of art and architecture in Rome, the connections between this development and imperial policy, and the use and adaptation in other parts of the Roman world of ideas which originated in Rome.

Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics course at the 1000 or 2000 level or FINA 2001 or 2011; or permission of the Department

CLAS 4950/4951 (6/3CR)
SPECIAL PROJECT IN CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION

Directed reading and study of a special topic in classical civilization.

Prereq: Permission of the Department

LATIN COURSES

LATI 1001 (3CR)
INTRODUCTORY LATIN I

An introduction to basic Latin grammar and vocabulary for students with no previous knowledge of the language. This course is based on readings which present not only the fundamentals of Latin but also the Roman world in which it was used. Some effort is made to show the connections between Latin and modern languages (English, French, Spanish).Three class periods per week, plus a fourth hour to be arranged after classes have begun.

LATI 1101 (3CR)
INTRODUCTORY LATIN II

A continuation of the study of the Latin language. While adding new grammar, this course concentrates on reading comprehension and vocabulary building. Three class periods per week, plus a fourth hour to be arranged after classes have begun.

Prereq: LATI 1001; or permission of the Department

LATI 2001 (3CR)
INTERMEDIATE LATIN

This course introduces students to the reading of unadapted passages from ancient authors. While the emphasis is on developing a fluency in reading Latin, it also reviews basic Latin grammar and presents some more advanced grammar and syntax.

Prereq: LATI 1101; or permission of the Department

LATI 2101 (3CR)
INTRODUCTORY READINGS IN LATIN LITERATURE

A reading of selected works by Latin authors. This course will acquaint the student with some of the forms of ancient prose and poetry.

Prereq: LATI 2001; or permission of the Department

LATI 3001 (3CR)
READINGS IN LATIN PROSE

The translation and study of the work of one or more Latin prose authors.

Prereq: LATI 2101; or permission of the Department

LATI 3101 (3CR)
READINGS IN LATIN POETRY

The translation and study of the work of one or more Latin poets.

Prereq: LATI 2101; or permission of the Department

LATI 4001 (3CR)
DIRECTED READINGS IN LATIN

Detailed study of one or more Latin authors.

Prereq: Permission of the Department

LATI 4950/4951 (6/3CR)
SPECIAL PROJECT IN LATIN

Directed readings and study of a special topic in Latin language or literature, or in Roman history.

Prereq: Permission of the Department

GREEK COURSES

GREK 1001 (3CR)
Introductory Ancient Greek I

An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of ancient Greek for students with no previous knowledge of the language. Through grammatical exercises, composition, and the reading of prescribed texts, the student will develop a basic understanding of the language of classical Athens. Three class periods per week, plus a fourth hour to be arranged after classes have begun.

GREK 1101 (3CR)
Introductory Ancient Greek II

A continuation of the study of the ancient Greek language. This course adds new grammar and continues to build vocabulary, while concentrating on the development of a reading facility in ancient Greek. Three class periods per week, plus a fourth hour to be arranged after classes have begun.

Prereq: GREK 1001; or permission of the Department

GREK 2001 (3CR)
INTERMEDIATE GREEK

This course introduces students to the reading of unadapted passages from ancient authors. While the emphasis is on developing a fluency in reading Greek, it also reviews basic Greek grammar and presents some more advanced grammar and syntax.

Prereq: GREK 1000 or GREK 1101; or permission of the Department

GREK 2101 (3CR)
INTRODUCTORY READINGS IN GREEK LITERATURE

A reading of selected works by Greek authors. This course will acquaint the student with some of the forms of ancient prose and poetry.

Prereq: GREK 2001; or permission of the Department

GREK 3001 (3CR)
READINGS IN GREEK PROSE

The translation and study of the work of one or more Greek prose authors.

Prereq: GREK 2101; or permission of the Department

GREK 3101 (3CR)
READINGS IN GREEK POETRY

The translation and study of the work of one or more Greek poets.

Prereq: GREK 2101; or permission of the Department

GREK 4001 (3CR)
DIRECTED READINGS IN GREEK

Detailed study of one or more Greek authors.

Prereq: Permission of the Department

GREK 4950/4951 (6/3CR)
SPECIAL PROJECT IN GREEK

Directed reading and study of a special topic in Greek language or literature, or in Greek history.

Prereq: Permission of the Department