In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.
In special circumstances, prerequisites may be waived with the permission of the Head of the Department.
Classics courses are designated by CLAS.
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.
CR: the former CLAS 130B
1131
Elementary Ancient Greek II
is a continuation of the work begun in Elementary Ancient Greek I.
CR: the former CLAS 130B
PR: CLAS 1130 or its equivalent
2300
Intermediate Ancient Greek
is a continuation of the grammar, syntax, reading, and composition completed in the elementary program.
PR: CLAS 1131
3300
Advanced Ancient Greek
refines the skills developed in Intermediate Greek and applies them to selected readings of Greek authors.
CR: the former CLAS 2305
PR: CLAS 2300
4355-4365
Special Topics in Greek Readings
will have authors and readings selected by the Department.
PR: CLAS 3300
For the following courses, no knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. Students are strongly advised to have completed at least one 1000- level or 2000-level Greek and Roman Studies course before registering in any 3000-level or higher Greek and Roman Studies course.
Although there are no formal prerequisites for any course in Greek and Roman Studies, students are encouraged to ensure that they have adequate preparation for the courses numbered above 3000 in which they intend to register.
Medieval Studies 3000 may be substituted for a Greek and Roman Studies course in both the Classics degree programs (Honours, Joint Honours and general degree) and the Greek and Roman Studies degree programs (Honours, Joint Honours and general degree).
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.
CR: the former CLAS 1050
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.
CR: the former CLAS 1050
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. This course may be offered as a research/writing course. Prior to registration a list of courses which may be used as a research/writing course will be posted on the website of the Faculty of Arts at www.mun.ca/arts.
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. This course may be offered as a research/writing course. Prior to registration a list of courses which may be used as a research/writing course will be posted on the website of the Faculty of Arts at www.mun.ca/arts.
2010
Greek Art and Architecture
is an introduction, through illustrated lectures, to the study of the art and architecture of Ancient Greece.
2015
Roman Art and Architecture
is an introduction, through illustrated lectures, to the study of the art and architecture of Ancient Rome.
2020
History of the Hellenistic World
(same as History 2034) is a survey of the history of the Mediterranean world and the Near East from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC until the incorporation of the Kingdom of Egypt in the Roman Empire in 30 BC. Particular attention is given to the influence of the new monarchies on political, social and cultural developments in both Greek and non-Greek communities.
CR: History 2034
2025
Introduction to Ancient History
same as History 2020) is an introduction to the history of ancient city-states, kingdoms and empires, including economic, social, political and cultural developments.
CR: History 2020
2035
History of Classical Greece
(same as History 2035) is a survey of Greek History from the Bronze Age to the death of Alexander the Great, with special reference to the social and political institutions of the fifth century B.C.
CR: History 2035
2041
History of the Roman Republic
(same as History 2041) is a survey of Roman history from the early monarchy to the death of Julius Caesar, with special reference to the society and politics of the late Republican period.
CR: History 2041, the former CLAS 2040, the former History 2040
2042
History of the Roman Empire
(same as History 2042) is a survey of Roman history from the death of Julius Caesar to the rise of Constantine, with special reference to the society and politics of the early Imperial period.
CR: History 2042, the former CLAS 2040, the former History 2040
2055
Women in the Ancient World
is an examination of the role of women in ancient Mediterranean civilizations from the perspectives of social and political history and culture. Critical assessments of relevant scholarship and methodologies will be included.
2400
Literature of Ancient Greece
introduces students to Greek Literature from the Archaic to the Imperial Periods. Students will study epic poetry, drama and other genres typical of these periods. Students will also be introduced to important themes, methodologies and scholarship. This course may be offered as a research/writing course. Prior to registration a list of courses which may be used as a research/writing course will be posted on the website of the Faculty of Arts at www.mun.ca/arts.
CR: the former Classics 3110, the former English 3110
2500
Literature of Ancient Rome
introduces students to Latin Literature from the Republican to the Late Antique Periods. Students will study epic poetry, drama and other genres typical of these periods. Students will also be introduced to important themes, methodologies and scholarship. This course may be offered as a research/writing course. Prior to registration a list of courses which may be used as a research/writing course will be posted on the website of the Faculty of Arts at www.mun.ca/arts.
CR: the former English 3111, the former Classics 3111
2701
History of Ancient Philosophy
(same as Philosophy 2701) is a survey of the origin and development of Western philosophy among the Greeks and Romans.
CR: Philosophy 2701
2900
Science and Technology in the Ancient World
is an introduction to significant developments in ancient Greek and Roman science and technology with emphasis on interpreting the primary evidence, including written sources (in translation) and material remains, assessing the historical context, and considering the nature of advancements.
3010
Greek Religion
(same as Religious Studies 3010) is a study of the role of religion in the private and public life of the Greek world.
CR: Religious Studies 3010, the former CLAS 3121, the former Religious Studies 3121
3020
Roman Religion
(same as Religious Studies 3020) is a study of the role of religion in the private and public life of the Roman world.
CR: Religious Studies 3020, the former CLAS 3121, the former Religious Studies 3121
3030
Greece and Persia
is a study of relations between Greece and Persia from the foundation of the Persian Empire to the death of Alexander the Great.
3040
Socrates and Athens
is an introduction to and examination of Socrates within the context of Athenian political, social, cultural, intellectual, and religious life, and against the background of the fifth-century enlightenment and the sophistic movement.
3050
Augustus and Rome
is a course that examines the Age of Augustus (27 B.C. to A.D. 14) which witnessed not only Rome's greatest achievements in literature and art but also the replacement of republican government by a monarchy; this course, based on original sources, examines the period through its most powerful and influential figure.
3150
Early Christian Thought: The First Five Centuries
(same as Religious Studies 3150) is an advanced study of selected themes and personalities in Christian thought and literature from the second to the sixth centuries. Particular attention will be given to the controversies centring on the doctrines of the Trinity and the Person of Christ.
CR: Religious Studies 3150
3270
Christianity and the Roman Empire
- inactive course.
3405
Tragic Drama in Greece and Rome
is a detailed examination of the tragic dramas of ancient Greece and Rome. A selection of plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Seneca will be read in English translation. Topics to be discussed include the development of ancient tragedy, its literary, performative and thematic traditions, its representation of social and historical conditions, and its influence on later tragic drama.
CR: the former Classics 2805
3410
Comic Drama in Greece and Rome
is a detailed examination of the comic dramas of ancient Greece and Rome. A selection of plays by Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus and Terence will be read in English translation. Topics to be discussed include the development of ancient comedy, its literary and thematic traditions, its representation of social and historical context, and its influence on later comic drama.
CR: the former Classics 2810
3415
Epic Poetry in Greece and Rome
offers a detailed and in-depth study of the epic poetry of ancient Greece and Rome. The course will examine the poems of Homer, Apollonius of Rhodes and Virgil in English translation. Instructors may include additional poems. Topics to be discussed include the development of epic poetry, its literary traditions and its role in Greek and Roman society.
CR: the former Classics 2060
3420
Lyric Poetry in Greece and Rome
is a study of Greek and Roman poetry often conventionally termed ‘lyric’, including such genres as choral and solo songs, elegy, epigram, love poetry, and others. A selection of important works from Archaic Greece to Augustan Rome will be studied with reference to their social and literary contexts.
3500-3510
Special Topics in Classics
will have topics determined by the Department.
3580
Bronze Age Archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean
- inactive course.
3600
Ancient Myth and Cult
(same as Religious Studies 3600) develops the students’ knowledge of myth and material culture by examining specific religious sites in the Greek and Roman world as foci of ritual practice. Students will learn to integrate knowledge of the physical remains with the literary and ritual evidence in order to obtain a more integrated understanding of religious life in ancient Greece and Rome.
CR: Religious Studies 3600
3700
The Ancient World in Film
examines the representation of the history and cultures of the ancient world in film. A selection of films will be studied and extensive reference will be made to the ancient evidence which informs them. The ancient world’s impact on modern Western society will be considered together with the film industry’s recasting of the ancient world in response to modern social and historical developments.
3710-3729
Special Topics in Classics
is available only as part of the part of the Harlow Campus Semester.
3900
Greek and Roman Medicine
examines the medical theories and practices of the ancient Greek and Roman world by taking account of ancient texts (in translation) as well as evidence from material culture, including art and architecture. Topics may include the relationship between science and medicine, concepts of health and illness, the role of the healer, practical applications, gender differentiation of patients, and legacy of ancient practices.
4000
Seminar in Greek History and Society
- inactive course.
4010
Seminar in Roman History and Society
is a seminar in Roman History and Society.
4020
Seminar in Greek Literature and Culture
is a seminar in Greek Literature and Culture.
4030
Seminar in Roman Literature and Culture
is a seminar in Roman Literature and Culture.
4100-4109
Special Topics in Greek and Roman Studies
will have topics announced by the Department and may include field studies in topography, Greek and Roman art and architecture, archaeology, and related areas, to be held in the Mediterranean and other regions of Graeco-Roman influence.
PR: permission of the instructor and the Head of the Department
4999
Honours Essay
is a requirement of the Honours program.
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.
CR: the former CLAS 120A
1121
Elementary Latin II
is a continuation of the work begun in Elementary Latin I.
CR: the former CLAS 120B
PR: CLAS 1120 or its equivalent
2200
Intermediate Latin
is a continuation of the grammar, syntax, reading, and composition completed in the elementary program.
PR: CLAS 1121
3200
Advanced Latin
refines the skills developed in Intermediate Latin, and applies them to selected readings of Latin authors.
CR: the former CLAS 2205
PR: CLAS 2200
4265-4275
Special Topics in Latin Readings
will have authors and readings selected by the Department.
PR: CLAS 3200

