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Undergraduate Program in Classics

Important Notes:

Students who entered 涩里番 in Fall 2017 or later and who wish to complete a Classics program must satisfy the following program requirements.听Students who entered 涩里番 before Fall 2017 may complete a Classics Program under the "old program" requirements.听听However, these students may choose to complete their classics program according to the revised requirements that are in effect from fall 2017. You should consult with a program advisor to weigh the options and to听make sure you fulfill program requirements before applying to graduate.

Students please note that the Degree Evaluation tool on听Minerva does听not听work for Classics programs and is not an accurate tool for detrmining if you have met all program requirements. You must meet all requirements listed below. If you are unsure about your status, please make an appointment with the Classics Undergraduate Advisor. Please complete the appropriate Classics听Program Advising/Audit Sheet before seeing the advisor.

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MINOR CONCENTRATION IN CLASSICS 18 credits (expandable)

Program Requirements

The Minor Concentration in Classical Studies introduces students to the linguistic, historical and cultural dimensions of Greece and Rome. The Minor Concentration can be expanded to a Major Concentration in Classics.

Required Course (3 credits)

CLAS 201. Greece and Rome.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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Complementary Courses (15 credits)

15 credits of Classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:

  • 6 credits minimum of Ancient Greek or Latin.

CLAS 210. Introductory Latin 1.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A course designed for beginners with little or no background in Latin. Introduction to basic grammar, vocabulary, morphology. Reading of simple sentences and connected passages.
  • Pre-requisite(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 210D1/D2 prior to September 2016.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 212. Introductory Latin 2.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Continued introduction to Latin grammar, vocabulary, and morphology. Reading of more complex sentences and longer connected passages.
  • Winter
  • Prerequisite(s) CLAS 210 or equivalent.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 210D1/D2 prior to September 2016.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 215. Intensive Introductory Latin.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 6
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A course designed for beginners with little or no background in Latin. Intensive introduction to grammar, vocabulary, morphology; the reading of sentences and connected passages. Equivalent to and .

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 220. Introductory Ancient Greek 1.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A course designed for beginners with little or no background in ancient Greek. Introduction to basic grammar, vocabulary, morphology. Reading of simple sentences and connected passages.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 220 D1/D2 prior to September 2016.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 222. Introductory Ancient Greek 2.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Continued introduction to ancient Greek grammar, vocabulary, and morphology. Reading of more complex sentences and longer connected passages.
  • Pre-quisite(s): CLAS 220 or equivalent
  • Restriction(s): Not open to student who have taken CLAS 220D1/D2.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 310. Intermediate Latin 1.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 210 or CLAS 212 or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 312. Intermediate Latin 2.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of Latin texts.
  • Topic for 2004-05: Selections from Martial
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 315. Intermediate Latin 2: Selections.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A study of selected works in Latin. Topic varies by year.
  • Topic for 2004-05: Selections for Caesar 鈥渄e Bello Gallico鈥�
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 320. Intermediate Ancient Greek 1.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 322. Intermediate Ancient Greek 2.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of ancient Greek texts.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 320 or permission of the instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 326. Intermediate Ancient Greek 2: Selections.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation of ancient Greek texts selected from a given topic, theme, genre, or author. Texts and authors change from year to year.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor
  • Prerequisite(s) : CLAS 320 or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 410. Advanced Latin: Authors.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 412. Advanced Latin: Themes.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 419. Advanced Latin: Post-Classical.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period.
  • Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of 300-level Latin or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 420. Advanced Ancient Greek: Authors.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 322 or permission of instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 422. Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 429. Medieval Greek.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

  • NOTE: Minimum 3 credits CLAS courses at the 400-level
  • NOTE: Maximum 9 credits complementary courses at the 200-level

Additional Note: a maximum total of 6 credits of non-CLAS 涩里番 courses and/or classics courses not taken at 涩里番 (transfer credits) may be counted toward the program.

PDF icon Classics Minor Program Advising/Audit Form (FA 2017 and later)

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MAJOR CONCENTRATION IN CLASSICS (36 credits)

Program Requirements

The Major Concentration in Classical Studies is an in-depth study of ancient Greece and Rome. Two Streams are offered. The Classical Languages stream emphasizes ancient Greek and Latin language, requiring advanced coursework in one or both languages. The Classical Studies stream provides a broad foundation in ancient languages and Greek and Roman literature while allowing students greater flexibility to take a variety of courses in translation.

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Complementary Courses (36 credits)

36 credits from one of the following two streams.

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Classical Languages Stream

3 credits of the following:

CLAS 201. Greece and Rome.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

33 credits of classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:

  • Minimum 6 credits advanced Ancient Greek and/or Latin.

CLAS 410. Advanced Latin: Authors.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 412. Advanced Latin: Themes.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 419. Advanced Latin: Post-Classical.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period.
  • Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of 300-level Latin or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 420. Advanced Ancient Greek: Authors.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 322 or permission of instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 422. Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 429. Medieval Greek.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

  • NOTE: Maximum 12 credits of complementary courses at the 200 level.
  • NOTE: 9 credits maximum of non-CLAS courses may be counted toward the program.

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Classical Studies Stream

9 credits from the following:

CLAS 201. Greece and Rome.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 301. Ancient Greek Literature and Society.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Survey of ancient Greek literature in translation, covering the key genres and texts in their social and historical contexts. The material to be discussed includes Archaic epic, lyric, and elegy; Classical tragedy, comedy, and historiography; Hellenistic poetry, and literature of the Roman Imperial period.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 200.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 302. Roman Literature and Society.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An exploration of Roman texts written during the Republican and Imperial periods (200 BCE-400 CE) and the study of social contexts in which they were written.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 208.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

27 credits of classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:

  • Minimum 6 credits intermediate Ancient Greek and/or Latin.

CLAS 310. Intermediate Latin 1.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 210 or CLAS 212 or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 312. Intermediate Latin 2.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of Latin texts.
  • Topic for 2004-05: Selections from Martial
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 315. Intermediate Latin 2: Selections.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A study of selected works in Latin. Topic varies by year.
  • Topic for 2004-05: Selections for Caesar 鈥渄e Bello Gallico鈥�
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 320. Intermediate Ancient Greek 1.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 322. Intermediate Ancient Greek 2.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of ancient Greek texts.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 320 or permission of the instructor

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 326. Intermediate Ancient Greek 2: Selections.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation of ancient Greek texts selected from a given topic, theme, genre, or author. Texts and authors change from year to year.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor
  • Prerequisite(s) : CLAS 320 or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

  • NOTE: Minimum 6 credits 400-level CLAS courses.
  • NOTE: Maximum 12 credits of complementary courses at the 200 level.
  • NOTE: 9 credits maximum of non-CLAS courses may be counted toward the program.

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Additional Note: For either stream students may count a maximum total of 12 credits of non-CLAS 涩里番 courses and/or classics courses not taken at 涩里番 (transfer credits) toward the program.

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PDF icon Classics Major Program Advising/Audit Form (FA 2017 and later)

HONORS IN CLASSICS (54听Credits)

Program Requirements

The Honours Classics program is designed for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in Classics or related discipline. The program is highly interdisciplinary. It emphasizes the study of ancient Greek and Latin, requiring proficiency in both languages and advanced coursework in at least one, combined with a strong foundation in ancient history, literature and material cultural studies. Honours students are encouraged to begin coursework in both Greek and Latin as soon as possible, and to meet with the classics program adviser to map out their courses and program.

According to Faculty regulations, Honours students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and maintain a minimum program GPA of 3.00.

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Required Courses (24 credits)

CLAS 201. Greece and Rome.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 301. Ancient Greek Literature and Society.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Survey of ancient Greek literature in translation, covering the key genres and texts in their social and historical contexts. The material to be discussed includes Archaic epic, lyric, and elegy; Classical tragedy, comedy, and historiography; Hellenistic poetry, and literature of the Roman Imperial period.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 200.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 302. Roman Literature and Society.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An exploration of Roman texts written during the Republican and Imperial periods (200 BCE-400 CE) and the study of social contexts in which they were written.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 208.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 310. Intermediate Latin 1.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 210 or CLAS 212 or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

CLAS 312. Intermediate Latin 2.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of Latin texts.
  • Topic for 2004-05: Selections from Martial
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor.

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CLAS 320. Intermediate Ancient Greek 1.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
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Description

Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor

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CLAS 322. Intermediate Ancient Greek 2.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
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Description

Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of ancient Greek texts.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 320 or permission of the instructor

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CLAS 500. Classics Seminar.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Seminar on a topic in ancient Greek or Roman literature and society. Topic varies by year.
  • This is a language course. Some reading knowledge of both Ancient Greek and Latin is expected.
  • Restriction(s): Open to U2 or U3 Honours students and MA students or by permission of instructor

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Complementary Courses (30 credits)

30 credits classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:

  • Minimum 6 credits advanced ancient Greek and/or Latin.

CLAS 410. Advanced Latin: Authors.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.

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CLAS 412. Advanced Latin: Themes.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.

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CLAS 419. Advanced Latin: Post-Classical.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period.
  • Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of 300-level Latin or permission of instructor.

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CLAS 420. Advanced Ancient Greek: Authors.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 322 or permission of instructor

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CLAS 422. Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected.

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CLAS 429. Medieval Greek.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor

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  • Minimum 3 credits advanced classical literature courses:

CLAS 400. Ancient Drama and Theatre.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A synchronic study of ancient Drama from Greece to Rome with a focus on historical and performance context in addition to literary interpretation.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 300.

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CLAS 401. Ancient Comedy.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A study of ancient Greek and Roman comedy, including authors such as Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, and Terence. Issues connected to performance, textual interpretation and the social role of comedy will be explored.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 307.

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CLAS 402. Hellenistic Literature and Society.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The cultural legacy of Hellenistic Alexandria, with focus on scientific, mathematical, literary, philological, philosophical, and religious developments and innovations.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 305.
  • Prerequisite(s): HIST 205 or HIST 231 or permission of the instructor.

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CLAS 403. The Greek and Roman Novel.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A study of the ancient novel, including Petronius, The Satyricon, Apuleius, The Golden Ass and Longus, Daphnis and Chloe. Issues connected to the novel's development and generic formations, its social and historical contexts, and influence will be discussed.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 309.

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CLAS 405. The Epic Tradition.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The course covers major epics of the Mediterranean world such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Apollonius' Argonautica, Vergil's Aeneid, Ovid's Metamorphoses, Lucan's Bellum Civile, and Statius' Thebaid. Issues connected to social and cultural context, performance, literary theory, and interpretation will be discussed.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 371.
  • Texts taught in translation, no knowledge of ancient Greek or Latin required.

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CLAS 406. Greek and Roman Historiography.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Seminar on the works of the Greek and Roman historians (in translation) who founded a new literary genre for the exploration of past and present events; interpretation of their approaches towards history and theories for their study.
  • Prerequisite(s): 3 credits in Classics at the 300 level or up or permission of instructor.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 490.

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  • Minimum 3 credits courses in ancient history or classical civilization:听

CLAS 303. Ancient Greek Religion.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Focus on the history of Greek religion in the Classical Period. Particular attention will be paid to the Greek concept of divinity, local pantheons, civic festival calendars, the topography of myth and ritual, ideas concerning the afterlife, mystery cults, oracles and games and the literary representations of religion.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 380.
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 203 or HIST 205 or permission of instructor.

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CLAS 304. Ancient Greek Democracy.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examines the conceptual history of popular government in the context of Greek political culture, from the 6th century BCE to the Roman conquest of Greece.
  • Prerequisite(s): HIST 205 or HIST 231 or permission of instructor.

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CLAS 305. Roman Religion.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Approaches to and problems of Roman religion. The formation of religious topography, problems of religion and empire, the religious interaction between Rome and other Mediterranean peoples, the complex discourse between religion and philosophy, the reformulation of Roman religion during the imperial period, and the rise of Christianity within a pagan Roman world.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 381.

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CLAS 306. Classics in Modern Media.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Receptions of the classical paradigm of Ancient Greece and Rome in modern media, the classical tradition, and current scholarship.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 206.

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CLAS 308. Gender in the Ancient World.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An exploration of gender roles in the Ancient Mediterranean world.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 370.

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CLAS 404. Classical Tradition.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examines the evolution of Classical Antiquity's social and cultural status from the 17th c. to the present day. Particular consideration is given to the processes of the ongoing professionalization of history and archeology as academic disciplines, the emergence of new political usages of the past, the transformation of cultural practices from the Grand Tour to the modern museum and tourism.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 202 or related courses or permission of instructor

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HIST 205. Ancient Mediterranean History.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An introduction to the history of the ancient Mediterranean world, focusing on Greek and Roman civilization.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken HIST 275.

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HIST 275. Ancient Roman History.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A survey of Roman history from the foundation of Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken HIST 205.

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HIST 368. Greek History: Classical Period.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The Classical period of Greek history, from the end of the Persian wars to the death of Alexandra the Great (479-323 BC).
  • Prerequisite(s): HIST 205, CLAS 201 or CLAS 203 recommended.

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HIST 369. Greek History: Early Greece.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Historical study of the period from the Mycenean Age to the end of the Archaic Age.
  • Prerequisite(s): HIST 205, CLAS 201 or CLAS 203 recommended.

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HIST 375. Rome: Republic to Empire.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Roman history from the Gracchi to the death of the emperor Nero, 133 BCE to 68 CE. The collapse of the Roman republic, the reorganization of the Roman state under Augustus, and the Roman empire and society under the early emperors.
  • Prerequisite(s): HIST 205, HIST 275, HIST 207 or CLAS 201 recommended.

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HIST 376. Fall of the Roman Empire.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Transformation of the Roman world, 1st-7th CE. Considers various perspectives and narratives of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire based on historical and material evidence.
  • Prerequisite: HIST 205, HIST 275, HIST 212 or CLAS 201 recommended.

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HIST 391. Rise of Rome.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Rome's rise from city-state to world power, 338 - 133 BCE, the nature Roman conquest, and the impact of empire on Roman society.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 101-451
  • Prerequisite(s): HIST 205, HIST 275, HIST 207 or CLAS 201 recommended.

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HIST 400. Ancient Greece, Rome and China.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A comparative analysis of the political cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and China, c. 500 BCE to 500 CE, exploring societal distinctions through topics such as the role of historical traditions, power configurations, public oratory, elite representation, funerary rites and political spaces.
  • Prerequisite: ARLE 101 or HIST 205 or HIST 208 or permission of instructor

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HIST 407. Topics in Ancient History.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An in-depth look at various topics in ancient history.
  • Restriction: Not open to Honours students in History.
  • Prerequisite: 3 credits in Ancient history at the 300-level or permission of instructor.

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HIST 450. Ancient History Methods.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Different methods and strategies employed by Ancient historians, including numismatics, epigraphy, and papyrology.
  • Prerequisite: 3 credits at the 300-level in Ancient history or permission of the instructor.

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HIST 469. Alexander and Hellenistic World.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The history and culture of the Hellenistic period, from the Age of Alexander to the rise of the successor kingdoms and their interactions with Rome; discusses the development of a new sense of globality and its impact on the local horizon of cities across the Mediterranean and beyond.
  • Prerequisite(s): 3 credits in Ancient history at the 300-level or permission of instructor.
  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken HIST 407 in winter 2015 or winter 2017.

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HIST 475. Topics: Roman History.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

In-depth examination of a selected topic, theme, or period of ancient Roman history.
  • Prerequisite(s): HIST 205, HIST 275, HIST 375, HIST 376, HIST 391, or permission of instructor.

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Note: Other courses may be counted towards this requirement with the approval of the program adviser.

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  • Minimum 3 credits in classical art or archaeology:

ARTH 209. Introduction to Ancient Art and Architecture.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Survey of ancient art and architecture: pre-historic Europe, ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Focus is on issues of political power, gender, sexuality, race, the formation of individual and group identities, and the relation between the body and social space.

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HIST 262. Mediterranean and European Interconnections.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description

Introduction to the cultural practices and political experiences that have shaped the Eastern Mediterranean and South-Eastern Europe examined diachronically. Topics adressed include empires and nations, religion, politics of memory and space, archeology and historical legacies, migrations.
  • Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken HIST 462.
  • The course is composed of two to four interrelated seminars and includes field excursions. One section of 30 students maximum will be offered.
  • There is a fee of $3,300 (in 2018) for the 涩里番 Summer Studies in Greece activity associated with registration in course HIST 262. The fee includes accommodation based on double room occupancy, meals, onsite visits, course packs and travel within Greece when associated with onsite visits. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements and travel insurance costs.
  • Des frais sp茅ciaux li茅s 脿 l'activit茅 d'Etudes estivales en Gr猫ce de 涩里番 d鈥檜n montant de $3,300 (en 2018) sont associ茅s 脿 l'inscription au cours HIST 262. Ces frais comportent l'h茅bergement sur la base d'une chambre double, les r茅pas, les visites aux sites, les coursepacks et les frais de d茅placement li茅s aux excursions/visites en Gr猫ce. Les 茅tudiants sont responsables pour leur propre le voyage vers et de Gr猫ce ainsi que pour les co没ts de leur assurance m茅dicale et de rapatriement.

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CLAS 240. Introduction to Classical Archaeology.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman Mediterranean through a survey of major sites, artifacts and monuments. Emphasis on archaeological theory and methodology.

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CLAS 345. Study Tour: Greece.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A study of Greek history and culture through the sites and monuments of ancient Greece. Includes preparatory meetings, site and museum visits, and specialized lectures on site. A fee is charged of $2400 to cover certain travel expenses within Greece, accommodation including breakfast and entrance fees to all sites visited throughout the tour.
  • Prerequisites:Permission of instructor.
  • Course includes preparatory class meetings at 涩里番 followed by study tour in Greece. Typically offered in alternating summers.
  • Students are responsible for all expenses associated with travel, accommodation, food, etc.

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CLAS 348. Topics: Classical Archaeology.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Study of a theme, subject, or question, concentrating on selected physical sites, monuments, artifacts, or other case studies in classical archaeology.
  • This course taught in Italy - please refer to - deadline April 1, 2010
  • The Florence Program fee of $2350 is non-tax receiptable and includes accommodation, onsite visits and travel within Italy when associated with onsite visits.
  • Prerequisite(s): HIST 205 or CLAS 240 or permission of instructor
  • This course may occasionally be taught during the summer term at a site or sites in the Mediterranean as a field studies course.

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CLAS 349. Archaeology Fieldwork: Italy.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description

Field course offering an introduction to archaeological field methods and laboratory work, and discussion of theoretical interpretation of archaeological data in the context of an Italian archaeological site potentially across multiple time periods (prehistoric, pre-Roman, Roman, late antique and medieval). Taught in Italy.
  • Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
  • Taught in Italy during the summer. Course typically includes visits to cultural, historical or archaeological sites. Students are responsible for their own airfare to Italy.
  • There is a fee of $3013.46 for the 涩里番 Salapia Field School in Italy associated with registration in CLAS 349. The fee includes shared apartment accommodation for groups of four students, meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner M-R and breakfast and lunch M-F), field tools and weekday transportation to and from the dig site. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements to Puglia and travel insurance costs.

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Note: Other courses may be counted towards this requirement with the approval of the program adviser.

  • NOTE: Maximum 18 credits of complementary courses at the 200 level.

Additional Note: a maximum total of 18 credits of non-CLAS 涩里番 courses and/or classics courses not taken at 涩里番 (transfer credits) may be counted toward the program.

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Joint Honors--Classics Component (36 Credits)

Program Requirements

Students wishing to study at the Honours level in two disciplines can combine Joint Honours program components in any two Arts disciplines. For a list of available Joint Honours programs, see "Overview of Programs Offered" and "Joint Honours Programs". The Joint Honours Component Classics emphasizes the study of ancient Greek and Latin: proficiency in both languages is required, advanced coursework is required in at least one of the classical languages. The program is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in classics or related disciplines (such as ancient History), or for graduate programs that require proficiency in ancient languages.听

According to Faculty regulations, Honours students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and maintain a minimum program GPA of 3.00.

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Required Courses (12 credits)

CLAS 201. Greece and Rome.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.

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CLAS 310. Intermediate Latin 1.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 210 or CLAS 212 or permission of instructor.

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CLAS 320. Intermediate Ancient Greek 1.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor

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CLAS 500. Classics Seminar.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Seminar on a topic in ancient Greek or Roman literature and society. Topic varies by year.
  • This is a language course. Some reading knowledge of both Ancient Greek and Latin is expected.
  • Restriction(s): Open to U2 or U3 Honours students and MA students or by permission of instructor

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Complementary Courses (24 credits)

24 credits of Classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:

  • Minimum 6 credits advanced Ancient Greek and/or Latin.

CLAS 410. Advanced Latin: Authors.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.

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CLAS 412. Advanced Latin: Themes.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.

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CLAS 419. Advanced Latin: Post-Classical.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period.
  • Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of 300-level Latin or permission of instructor.

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CLAS 420. Advanced Ancient Greek: Authors.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 322 or permission of instructor

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CLAS 422. Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
  • Prerequisite: CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
  • This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected.

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CLAS 429. Medieval Greek.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods
  • Prerequisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor

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  • NOTE: Maximum 15 credits complementary courses at the 200 level.
  • NOTE: Maximum 9 credits of non-CLAS courses.

Additional Note: students may count a maximum total of 12 credits of non-CLAS 涩里番 courses and/or classics courses not taken at 涩里番 (transfer credits) toward the program.

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