Classics

Course Timetable

CLA101H5F
Trentin
Introduction to Classical Civilization

An introduction to ancient Graeco-Roman civilization: a basic historical narrative with discussion of a selection of issues.

M 6-8

CLA201H5S

Latin and Greek in Scientific Terminology

The study of technical and scientific terms derived from Latin and Greek: word elements, formation, analysis. The course is designed to give students in any field of specialization a better grasp of the derivation and basic meaning of English words formed from Latin and Greek elements.

F 9-12

CLA204H5F
Trentin
Introduction to Classical Mythology

A survey of the myths and legends of the ancient Greek and Roman Mediterranean world in ancient literature and art. Consideration may also be given to their role in modern literature and art.

TH 4 - 6

CLA230H5F
Chrubasik
Introduction to Greek History

A survey of the salient political, social and cultural developments in Greek history from the Bronze Age to the second century B.C.

F 1 - 3

CLA231H5S
Trentin
Introduction to Roman History

A survey of the salient political, social and cultural developments in Roman history from the mythical beginnings to the third century A.D.

M 11 - 1

CLA233H5F
Bendlin
Introduction to Roman Culture & Society

A general introduction to the society and culture of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire. Topics may include literature, art, social customs, gender and sexuality, daily life, and religious festivals (the circus, gladiatorial games, etc.).

T 11 - 1

CLA237H5S
Trentin
Introduction to Greek Culture & Society

A general introduction to the society and culture of ancient Greece. Topics may include literature, art, social customs, gender and sexuality, daily life, and religious festivals (the theatre, the Olympic Games, etc.).

W 3 - 5

CLA308H5F
Revermann

A study of the religious cults and forms of worship current in the ancient Greek world. The course will consider religion in the ancient Greek city-states, but attention will also be paid to the so-called 'mystery religions', Greek beliefs about the afterlife, and intellectual reflection on religion in Greek literature.

W 9 - 11

CLA360H5F
Chrubasik
Early Greece

A survey of the salient political, social, economic, religious, and cultural developments in the shaping of early Greece, from the second millennium BCE to the late 6th/early 5th century BCE. The emphasis lies on the emergence of the Greek polis in the archaic period (8th-6th century BCE).

F 9 - 11

CLA361H5S
Chrubasik
Classical Greece

A survey of the salient political, social, constitutional, military, economic, religious, and cultural developments in the classical Greece world, from the Persian Wars to the second half of the 4th century

TH 11 - 1

CLA367H5F
Bendlin
The Roman Republic

A survey of the salient political, constitutional, social, economic, military, religious, and cultural developments in the Roman Republic, from the late sixth century to the final decades of the first century BC.

W 3 - 5

CLA368H5FS
Bendlin
Augustus and the Julio-Claudians
A survey of the salient political, constitutional, social, economic, military, religious and cultural developments in the Roman Empire in the age of Augustus and during the reigns of the Julio-Claudian emperors

T 1 - 3
 

CLA390H5F
TBA
Topics in Greek History & Culture
A detailed study of a topic of Greek history, literature, or material culture. Topics will vary from year to year.

M 3 - 5

CLA395H5S
Higgins
Topics in Classics
An in-depth examination of historical issues. Content in any given year depends on instructor. See Department of Historical Studies web site for more details.

M 6 - 8

CLA404H5S
Rubincam
Advanced Topics in Classics: Greek and Roman Coins

A critical exploration of selected topics of Greek or Roman history, literature, philosophy, or material culture. Topics will vary from year to year. 

TH 3 - 5