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Degree Programs, Minors, Majors

Disciplinary B.A. Programs

MINOR in Classical Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:
18 from Classics, Latin, or Greek; or PHIL 1601
6 from Classics, Latin, or Greek at the 3/4000 level
Students may choose a minor program with an emphasis on Ancient History, Classical Literature or Art and Archaeology

MINOR in Greek is 24 credits earned as follows:
18 from GREK 1001, 1101, 2001, 2101, and Greek at the 3000 level
6 from Greek, Latin, or Classics

MINOR in Latin is 24 credits earned as follows:
18 from LATI 1001, 1101, 2001, 2101, and Latin at the 3000 level
6 from Greek, Latin, or Classics

MAJOR in Classical Studies is 60 credits earned as follows:
6 from LATI 1001, 1101, GREK 1001, 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 Program Advisor

HONOURS in Classical Studies is 72 credits earned as follows:
12 from LATI 1001, 1101, GREK 1001, 1101
6 from LATI 2001, 2101, GREK 2001, 2101
6 from Greek/Latin at the 3000/4000 level OR CLAS 4950/4951
48 from Classics/Greek/Latin, of which 33 must be at the 3/4000 level

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Fall 2011
     
CLAS 1631 (3.00)
Greece and Rome: the Foundations of Western Civilization		  
Instructor: B. Robertson    
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with HIST 1631 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.]
     
CLAS 2051 (3.00)
Women in Antiquity 		 
Instructor: D. Heinen    
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with HIST 2051 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.
     

CLAS 3021 (3.00)
Conquest and Expansion: the Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic
Instructor: L. Shumka

 
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with HIST 3021 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] 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 (3.00)
The Epic Poetry of Greece and Rome
Instructor: L. Mawhinney 		 
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. Prereq: Second-year standing and three credits from any Classics course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department.
   
CLAS 3701 (3.00)
Etruscan and Early Roman Art and Archaeology
Instructor: I. Battiloro		  
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: This course may count as 3 credits in Art History.] 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 3991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Classics: Digital Methods
Instructor: B. Robertson

  

This course is an basic introduction to the computational resources, tools and techniques available for studying Greek and Roman history, language and literature.

From JSTOR to Google Books, the Internet provides an hitherto impossibly rich assembly of information about the ancient world, and offers exciting new possibilities of publishing our ideas about the Greeks and Romans. Through exercises and group projects suited to the skills and interests of the participants, students in this course will learn how to use free and open source tools to analyze and represent knowledge in Classical Studies.

Typical topics include: digitizing texts available on Google Books; publishing materials in digital library software such as Perseus; language analysis with 'treebanking' software; simple 'data-mining' techniques for large text collections; encoding and representing historical information.
[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for CLAS 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]
   
GREK 2001 (3.00)
Intermediate Greek
Instructor B. Robertson		  
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours). Prereq: GREK 1000 or GREK 1101; or permission of the Department.
 
LATI 1001A (3.00)
Introductory Latin I
Instructor: I. Battiloro 		   
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Tutorial 1 Hour) Exclusion: LATI 1000
     
LATI 1001B (3.00)
Introductory Latin I
Instructor: D. Heinen

    
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Tutorial 1 Hour). Exclusion: LATI 1000
     
LATI 2001 (3.00)
Intermediate Latin
Instructor: L. Shumka		    

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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours). Prereq: LATI 1101; or permission of the Department
     
LATI 3001 (3.00)
Readings in Latin Prose
Instructor: L. Shumka		    
The translation and study of the work of one or more Latin prose authors. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours). Prereq: LATI 2101; or permission of the Department
     
LATI 4001 (3.00)
Directed Readings in Latin
Instructor: L. Shumka		    
This course is a detailed study of one or more Latin authors. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: Permission of the Department is Required. Note 2: LATI 4001 may be taken for credit more than once if the topic differs.]
     

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Winter 2012
CLAS 1641 (3.00)
Classical Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, And the Creation of Order
Instructor: L. Shumka		    
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)
     
CLAS 2501 (3.00)
Introduction to Archaeology
Instructor: I. Battiloro		    
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)
     
CLAS 2521 (3.00)
The Archaeology of Daily Life in the Greek and Roman World
Instructor: I. Battiloro		    
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)
     
CLAS 3031 (3.00)
The Roman Empire: Centre and Periphery
Instructor: D. Heinen		    
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with HIST 3031 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] 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 (3.00)
The Lyric Poetry of Greece and Rome
Instructor: D. Heinen 		   
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours). 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 3991 (3.00)
Symposiastic Life
Instructor: L. Mawhinney		    
(Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

   
     
GREK 2101 (3.00)
Introductory Readings in Greek Literature
Instructor: B. Robertson		    
A reading of selected works by Greek authors. This course will acquaint the student with some of the forms of ancient prose and poetry. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours). Prereq: GREK 2001; or permission of the Department.
     
LATI 1101 (3.00)
Introductory Latin II
Instructor: L. Shumka		    
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. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Tutorial 1 Hour). Prereq: LATI 1001; or permission of the Department. Exclusion: LATI 1000
     
LATI 2101 (3.00)
Introductory Readings in Latin Literature
Instructor: B. Robertson		    
A reading of selected works by Latin authors. This course will acquaint the student with some of the forms of ancient prose and poetry. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours). Prereq: LATI 2001; or permission of the Department.
     
LATI 3101 (3.00)
Readings in Latin Poetry
Instructor: J. vanderLeest		    
The translation and study of the work of one or more Latin poets. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours). Prereq: LATI 2101; or permission of the Department.
     
LATI 4001 (3.00)
Directed Readings in Latin
Instructor: J. vanderLeest		    
This course is a detailed study of one or more Latin authors. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: Permission of the Department is Required. Note 2: LATI 4001 may be taken for credit more than once if the topic differs.]
    
   

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