Instruction offered by members of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies in the Faculty of Humanities.
Department Head – P. Toohey
For courses in the ancient Greek and Latin languages see listings under Greek and Latin.
Note: Undergraduate courses under this heading do not require any knowledge of Greek or Latin. Courses at both the 200-level (designed for first-year students) and 300-level are survey courses with no prerequisites. The research topics courses Greek and Roman Studies 413-457 (except Greek and Roman Studies 431) do not have specific prerequisites, but students are strongly advised to have taken at least two 300-level Greek and Roman Studies courses with grades of at least "C-" before enrolling in them.
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Greek and Roman Studies
205
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Introduction to Greece and Rome
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A historical survey from the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE.
Course Hours:
H(2-1)
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Greek and Roman Studies
209
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Classical Mythology and Literature
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An introduction to Greek and Roman myths as presented in classical literature and art, and to their cultural context.
Course Hours:
H(2-1)
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Greek and Roman Studies
211
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Technical Terms of Medicine and the Life Sciences
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The Greek and Latin elements of modern medical and life-sciences terminology, with a brief introduction to their history and cultural background.
Course Hours:
H(1-2)
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Greek and Roman Studies
315
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Women and the Family in the Greek and Roman World
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A survey of the lives, social roles and representations of women based on documentary evidence, literature and art. Emphases may vary from term to term.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Greek and Roman Studies
321
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Ancient Technology
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A survey of major technologies in antiquity (metallurgy, agriculture, hydraulics, pottery, textiles, transportation, writing, construction) with special emphasis on the technological achievements of the Bronze Age and the cultures of Greece and Rome.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Greek and Roman Studies
325
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Greek Art and Architecture
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A survey of Greek art and architecture from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Greek and Roman Studies
327
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Roman Art and Architecture
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A survey of Roman art and architecture from the Etruscans to the beginning of the Christian Empire.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Greek and Roman Studies
335
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The Ancient Near East to Alexander the Great
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History of the Near East from the 10th to the 4th century BCE.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Greek and Roman Studies
337
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Early Greece
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Early Greece from the late Bronze Age to the Persian Wars.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
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Greek and Roman Studies
339
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History of Classical Greece
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History of the Greek world from the Persian Wars to the conquests of Alexander the Great.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
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Greek and Roman Studies
341
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History of the Mediterranean World 323 to 30 BCE
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The Hellenistic world and the expansion of the Roman Empire to the time of Augustus.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
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Greek and Roman Studies
345
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Rome: The Late Republic and Early Empire
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History of Rome from 133 BCE to 180 CE.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
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Greek and Roman Studies
347
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Late Roman Antiquity
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History of the Roman and Byzantine world from 180 to 565 CE.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
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Greek and Roman Studies
355
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Greek Poetry and Drama in Translation
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A survey of Greek poetic literature from Homer to the Hellenistic Period.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Greek and Roman Studies
357
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Latin Poetry and Drama in Translation
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A survey of Latin poetic literature from its beginnings to the 2nd century CE.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Greek and Roman Studies
413
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Topics in Early and Classical Greek History
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
415
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Topics in Hellenistic and Roman Republican History
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
417
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Topics in the History of the Roman Empire
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
419
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Topics in Late Antiquity
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
421
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Topics in Greek and Roman Political and Military History
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
423
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Topics in Greek and Roman Social and Economic History
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
425
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Greeks, Romans and Other Cultures: Selected Topics
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
431
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Studies in Ancient Myths
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Studies in the nature and functions of myth in ancient Greek and Roman culture and society. Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Greek and Roman Studies 209 or consent of the Department.
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Greek and Roman Studies
433
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Topics in Greek and Roman Religion, Intellectual and Cultural History
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
445
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Topics in Greek Art and Archaeology
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
447
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Topics in Roman Art and Archaeology
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
455
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Topics in Greek Literature in Translation
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
457
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Topics in Latin Literature in Translation
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Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from term to term, and will be announced in advance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
481
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Practicum
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Provides students registered in one of the Department's major programs with credit for a quarter-course equivalent of program-related experiential learning through practical activities such as teaching, editing, publishing, translating, performances, exhibitions, museum work, conferences, information and website development, and campus, school and community programs. Projects must be designed in consultation with a departmental adviser. A written report and oral presentation are normally required.
Course Hours:
Q(0-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Greek and Roman Studies
483
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Practicum
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Similar to Greek and Roman Studies 481 but provides a half-course credit for appropriate projects.
Course Hours:
H(0-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Greek and Roman Studies
491
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Field Work
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Provides credit, when transfer credit is not available, for a half-course equivalent of program-related study or field work in Europe or the Mediterranean area. Preliminary readings and a substantial report are normally required.
Course Hours:
H(0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
494
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Field Work
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Similar to Greek and Roman Studies 491 but provides a full-course credit for appropriate projects.
Course Hours:
F(0-12)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Greek and Roman Studies
525
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Research Seminar
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Research topics in Greek and Roman history, literature, art, and archaeology. Seminar discussions will require a high level of student participation.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
551
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Directed Research
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Qualified students will undertake supervised research projects individually or in small groups.
Course Hours:
H(0-2T)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Graduate Courses
Only where appropriate to a student's program may graduate credit be received for courses numbered 601-607.
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Greek and Roman Studies
601
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Graduate Seminar
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Greek and Roman Studies
603
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Research and Professional Training
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Course Hours:
H(2S-0)
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Greek and Roman Studies
607
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Directed Studies
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Course Hours:
Q(0-1T)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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