Classical Civilization

Classical Civilization

Classical Civilization or Classics is the study of the civilizations of Greece and Rome. These are of interest both in their own right and because their achievements have been the foundation of so many aspects of our own civilization: its art, languages, literatures, philosophy, and government. Courses in Classics thus present background material that is indispensable for the understanding of many other studies in the Humanities.

The program is designed to meet the needs both of students seeking a broad survey of Greek and Roman culture and of specialists in other Humanities subjects who require background knowledge of Classics for their particular interests, whether literary, historical or philosophical.

UTM's programs in Classical Civilization (CLA) include courses in:

(i) Greek and Roman history,
(ii) Greek and Latin Literature (in translation),
(iii) mythology and religion, and
(iv) the Greek and Latin contribution to modern English scientific and technical terminology.

Courses of type (i) may be counted for credit towards History programs. Courses in Latin language (LAT) are offered at U of T Mississauga by the Department of Language Studies (see Language Courses section of this calendar). Greek (GRK) language courses are currently offered only on the St. George Campus.

Courses offered every year: CLA101H5, 201H5, 204H5, 230H5, 231H5, 233H5, 237H5. For additional information on courses being offered in a particular session, please consult with the Academic Counsellor in the Department of Historical Studies.

Faculty & Administrators

Professor Emeritus

R.L. Beck, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

C.I. Rubincam, B.A., B.A., Ph.D.

Professors

A. Bendlin, M.A., D. Phil.

M. Revermann, M.A., D.Phil.

Chair

Shafique Virani

Rm. 153A, North Bldg.

905-569-5283

hschair.utm@utoronto.ca

Departmental Supervisor

Duncan Hill

Rm. 153B, North Bldg.

905-569-4913

historical.studies@utoronto.ca

Academic Counsellor

Sharon Marjadsingh

Room. 153C, North Bldg.

905-569-4914

sharon.marjadsingh@utoronto.ca

CLA Programs of Study

Major Program ERMAJ0382
Classical Civilization (Arts)

7.0 credits are required, including 4.0 at the 300+ level.

Up to 2.0 credits in the following areas may be substituted for CLA courses. DRE356H5, 358H5, 420H5 and 422H5 may be substituted when those courses are taught as ancient drama. RLG courses may be substituted when those courses focus on religion in the ancient Greek or Roman Mediterranean. Courses in ancient Art (e.g., FAH203H5/ 204H5) or ancient Philosophy (e.g., PHL202H5/ 300H5) may be substituted for CLA courses. Courses in Latin language (LAT), offered at U of T Mississauga by the Department of Language Studies (see p.219) may be substituted for 200-level CLA courses. Students are invited to contact instructors for further information.

Minor Program ERMIN0382
Classical Civilization (Arts)

4.0 credits are required, including 1.0 at the 300+ level.

Up to 1.0 credit in the following areas may be substituted for CLA courses.  DRE356H5, 358H5, 420H5 and 422H5 may be substituted when those courses are taught as ancient drama. RLG courses may be substituted when those courses focus on religion in the ancient Greek or Roman Mediterranean. Courses in ancient Art (e.g., FAH203H5/ 204H5) or ancient Philosophy (e.g., PHL202H5/ 300H5) may be substituted for CLA courses. Courses in Latin language (LAT), offered at U of T Mississauga by the Department of Language Studies (see p. 219) may be substituted for 200 level CLA courses.

Students without pre- and co-requisites or written permission of the instructor can be de-registered from courses at any time.