Classics Course Offerings

Here is a list of all the Classical Studies program course offerings, including Greek and Latin language courses, as outlined in the Acadia Academic Calendar. Note that not every course will be offered every year.

CLASSICS OFFERINGS

CLAS 1113 Introduction to Greek Civilization
The main facets of ancient Greek civilization (its history, literature, thought, and art) with particular attention paid to that which unifies and defines it as Greek and determines the nature and extent of its contribution to western civilization.

CLAS 1123 Introduction to Roman Civilization
The main facets of ancient Roman civilization (its history, literature, thought, and art) with particular attention paid to those features which determine the nature and extent of its contribution to western civilization.

CLAS 1803 Introduction to Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World
An introduction to the history of archaeological exploration in Prehistoric Europe, the Ancient Near East, and the Graeco-Roman Mediterranean with an emphasis on the development of archaeological methodology and theory. Antirequisite(s): CLAS 2503.

CLAS 2013 Greek Art and Architecture
The art of ancient Greece in its cultural and historical context, with emphasis upon architecture, sculpture, and painting. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2023 Roman Art and Architecture
The art of ancient Rome in its cultural and historical context, with emphasis upon architecture, sculpture, and painting. Slides and other illustrative material. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2233 Scientific Terminology
The Greek and Latin origins of the technical vocabulary of modern science. For biology and pre-med students, but of obvious interest to students of all sciences. An examination of the Greek and Latin root words in scientific terminology and their combination and modification in English. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2273 Gods in Classical Myth
A study of the gods of classical mythology in Greek and Roman art and literature. From eighth century BCE epic poets of the Greek world through to the reassessment of classical myth under Roman authors. The course also considers contemporary approaches to studying classical myth. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2283 Heroes in Classical Myth
A study of the hero and heroine in Greek and Roman mythology through art and literature. From legends of prehistoric Greece and the epic cycles of the eighth century through to the refashioning of the hero and heroine in Roman myth, this course emphasizes contemporary approaches to interpretation of the heroic quest. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2293 Cult of the Grape in Ancient Greece
From the cultivation of the grape to the cult of Dionysus, god of wine, this course shall study the economic, religious, social and cultural impact of wine on ancient Greece, with a special focus on classical Athens. No prerequisite.

CLAS 2553 Archaeology of Egypt
Egypt from the rise of civilization to the Roman era. This course examines the social and political institutions of Egypt from the perspective of archaeology and art history, including cultural and political relations with other major civilizations of the ancient world. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2573 The Homeric Vision
A study of the cosmic vision of the relationship between gods and heroes in Homer’s epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, that informed the Greek institutions of polis (state) and oikos (family), paying special attention to the concept of gender and the status and role of men and women. May be offered for major credit in English and Women’s and Gender Studies. No prerequisite.

CLAS 2583 Classical Reception in Contemporary Culture
Classical culture in contemporary art, literature, and the popular culture of advertising, comics, film, music, graphic novels, sport and video games. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2663 Classical Greece: State and Society
A study of the social, economic and political institutions of classical Greece (450-350 BCE). Special attention will be paid to political constitutions, influence of gender on the roles of men and women in Greek society, institutionalization of pederasty, household management, status of women and children, and practice of slavery. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2673 Rome: Republic and Empire
This course examines Rome’s political and institutional history with an emphasis on the evolving nature of state and society as documented in literary, epigraphic and archaeological evidence. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2693 Special Topics
Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2733 The Archaeology of Daily Life in the Ancient Mediterranean
A study of the physical remains of the ancient Mediterranean world and how archaeologists use this evidence to recreate socio-cultural history in the region. Specific topics include the structure of the home, gender roles, and domestic spaces; food and drink; trade and the economy; religious practice and festivals; public spaces and markets; laws and legal procedures; and sport and entertainment. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 2823 Race and Ethnicity in the Ancient Mediterranean
Students explore ancient views of race, ethnicity, and the 'other' (foreigners, 'barbarians', enslaved people) through an examination of art, literature, and archaeological remains. By analyzing primary sources and material culture, we engage with evidence for ancient perspectives on ethnicity, investigate current scholarship on ancient perceptions of identity, and connect the study of classical antiquity to modern notions of race. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3113 Roman Law and Society
A seminar course on Roman law from the earliest legal texts to their codification under the emperor Justinian. Topics include the development of private and criminal law; treatises of the Roman jurists; the role of law in shaping social, political, and economic life of the Roman world; and the influence on later western legal systems. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3123 Gender and Sexuality in the Greco-Roman World
A study of the social and cultural dimensions of gender and sexuality in the ancient Greco-Roman world. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3133 Nature in Ancient Greece
A study of various aspects of engagement with nature in ancient Greek culture and society: economic engagement with the natural environment; civic engagement with nature in rural and urban settings; spiritual engagement with nature in art, myth and religion; intellectual engagement with nature in literature and philosophy. Familiarity with ancient Greece is not a prerequisite. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses, or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3333 Greek Historians and Historiography
A study of the origin and development of historiography in ancient Greece involving the intensive study of the major classical historians in translation. May be offered for major credit in history. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3343 Roman Historians and Historiography
An in-depth study of the historiography of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire as written by the major Latin- and Greek-language historians from the first century BCE to the fourth century CE. The legacy of these historians to later historiography and modern scholarship will also be considered. May be offered for major credit in History. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3423 Greek and Roman Novel
The prose romance and novel of the later Greek and Roman world in the context of the social, intellectual, and cultural life of this era. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3453 Fieldwork in Classical Archaeology
A seminar in archaeology and field methods offered in the summer, typically off campus. This course involves a 30-day study period in the Mediterranean focusing on classical archaeology. Due to funding and supervision this will be offered with limited enrolment. Prerequisite(s): 3h from CLAS 1503, CLAS 1803, CLAS 2013, CLAS 2023, or equivalent.

CLAS 3573 The Eternal City: Visions of Heaven and Hell
A comparative study of the ‘eternal city’ in Virgil’s Aeneid and Dante’s Divine Comedy as rival visions of human community (paying special attention to the concept of gender and the status and role of men and women) based on different conceptions of the divine and the afterlife. May be offered for major credit in English and Women’s and Gender Studies. No prerequisites.

CLAS 3663 Temples, Sanctuaries, and Sacred Space in Ancient Greece
An examination of the archaeological and literary evidence for ancient Greek religion, cult, and ritual practices. Attention is given to religious practice and space in both private and public spheres, the development of Greek sanctuaries and the worship of the Olympian Gods, festivals, temples, processions, and sacred calendars in ancient Greece. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3673 Ritual, Mystery and Temple in Roman Religion
An examination of the archaeological and literary evidence for the religions of Rome. Attention is given to private and public religious activities and their roles in supporting the state. As religion is an aspect of daily life in which women and slaves had significant roles, gender and status are important components of the subject. May be taken for Women's and Gender Studies credit. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3693 Special Topics
Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 3813 Ancient Greece and Rome in Film
This course examines 20th-21st century cinematic representations of the ancient Graeco-Roman Mediterranean. Films are viewed in weekly screenings, while ancient texts and assigned readings offer an opportunity to reflect on how our modern visions of the ancient world shed light on contemporary society, politics, gender roles, and popular culture while attempting to represent the realities of the past. Mandatory weekly screenings outside of class time. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 4996 Honours Thesis

GREEK OFFERINGS

GREE 1103 Elementary Greek I
Introduction to classical Greek, using a reading rather than a conversational approach. Emphasis is on learning the basics of Greek grammar. This course counts toward the second language requirement.

GREE 1113 Elementary Greek II
Completion of the introduction to classical Greek continuing with the reading approach and course materials used in Elementary Greek I. This course counts toward the second language requirement. Prerequisite(s): GREE 1103.

GREE 2006 Intermediate Greek
The study of classical Greek, continuing with the reading approach used in Elementary Greek. After a period of review, students begin their study of advanced aspects of Greek accidence, grammar and syntax. Prerequisite(s): GREE 1113 with a minimum grade of B-.

GREE 2906 Selected Readings in Greek Texts
Selections from classical Greek authors. Prerequisite(s): GREE 1113 with a minimum grade of B-.

GREE 3006 Advanced Greek
Grammatical readings of a sampling of ancient Greek texts in literature and philosophy, selected to prepare students for graduate study in Classics. Students must be prepared to make a significant investment of time in their study of Greek at this level. Prerequisite(s): GREE 2006 with a minimum grade of B-.

GREE 3106 Hellenistic Greek
Readings from a large variety of Jewish, Christian, and pagan texts from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Prerequisite(s): GREE 2006 with a minimum grade of B-.

LATIN OFFERINGS

LATI 1103 Elementary Latin I
This course is an introduction to basic vocabulary and grammar of Classical Latin. This course counts toward the second language requirement.

LATI 1113 Elementary Latin II
Continuation of the introduction to Classical Latin. This course counts toward the second language requirement. Prerequisite(s): LATI 1103.

LATI 2006 Latin Prose and Poetry
Readings in Latin prose and verse; continued study of Latin grammar. Prerequisite(s): LATI 1113 with a minimum grade of B-.

LATI 2693 Special Topics

LATI 3103 Augustan Literature
Selected works by authors of the Augustan age, including Livy, Virgil, Horace and Ovid. Prerequisite(s): LATI 2006 with a minimum grade of B-.

LATI 3133 Latin Prose Composition
An intensive course in Latin syntax and prose composition. Prerequisite(s): LATI 2006 with a minimum grade of B-.

LATI 3503 Literature of The Late Republic
Selected works by authors of the Late Republic, including Cicero, Sallust, Lucretius and Catullus. Prerequisite(s): LATI 2006 with a minimum grade of B-.

LATI 4006 Literature of The Early Empire
Authors include Tacitus, Juvenal, and Pliny the Younger.

LATI 4106 Roman Drama
Authors include Plaurus and Terence.

LATI 4206 Readings in Latin

Cross-Listed Courses

The following courses may be counted towards credit in Classical Studies: CREL 2206, CREL 2553, ENGL 2113, HIST 2033, HIST 3713, PHIL 2003, PHIL 2033, POLS 3353, THEA 2883.