Classics
Classics is the study of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures from which our own modern civilization has developed and by which our society continues to be conditioned. There is hardly any field of human thought or activity in the western world that is not still influenced by the concepts and practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans and there are many areas in which ancient achievements have never been equalled or surpassed. The study of classics enables us to see our own culture and traditions within a perspective which extends back almost 4,000 years.
Sample first-year program for students interested in studying classics:
| Fall Semester | Winter Semester |
| Classics 1120 or 1130 | Classics 1121 or 1131 |
| English 1080 (or 1020) | English 1101, 1102, 1103 or 1110 (or 1021) |
| A course in a second language | A course in a second language |
| A research & writing course | A research & writing course |
| A numeracy/science course | A numeracy/science course |
| A course in minor subject | A course in minor subject |
Classics 1051
Gods in Classical Mythology is an introduction to some of the major myths of ancient Greece and Rome, with particular attention to the gods. The myths will be studied with reference to their social and historical contexts, literary and artistic representations and modern theories of interpretation.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Classics 1052
Heroes in Classical Mythology is an introduction to some of the major myths of ancient Greece and Rome, with particular attention to the heroes. The myths will be studied with reference to their social and historical contexts, literary and artistic representations and modern theories of interpretation.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Classics 1100*
Introduction to Greek Civilization is a general illustrated survey of the origins and evolution of ancient Greek civilization. The course introduces the student to Greek social and political institutions, religion and myth and achievements in art, philosophy, science and literature, as well as the influence of ancient Greece on the modern world.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Classics 1120**
Elementary Latin I is an introduction to the grammar and syntax of Latin, with particular attention paid to the acquisition of basic skills in reading, composition and aural comprehension.
Lectures: Four hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Classics 1121**
Elementary Latin II is a continuation of the work begun in Elementary Latin I.
Lectures: Four hours per week
Prerequisite: Classics 1120 or its equivalent
Classics 1130**
Elementary Ancient Greek I is an introduction to the grammar and syntax of ancient Greek, with particular attention paid to the acquisition of basic skills in reading, composition and aural comprehension.
Lectures: Four hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Classics 1131**
Elementary Ancient Greek II is a continuation of the work begun in Elementary Ancient Greek I.
Lectures: Four hours per week
Prerequisite: Classics 1130 or its equivalent
Classics 1200*
Introduction to Roman Civilization is a general illustrated survey of the origins and evolution of ancient Rome. The course introduces the student to social, political and legal institutions, the growth of the Roman Empire, Roman art, literature and religions, as well as Rome's pervasive influence in the modern world.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Notes:
* This course may qualify as a research/writing course.
** May be used to satisfy the bachelor of arts requirement of two courses in a second language.
