Cross-Listed Courses
- CLAS-2011/6 THE GENESIS OF WESTERN HUMANISM
- This course is a study of the rise of humanistic thought in response to the needs and vicissitudes of life in the Graeco-Roman world. Primary source material in translation is used to obtain an understanding of the contribution made by various individuals: e.g., Protagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Lucretius, Cicero, and Seneca.
Cross-listed: Philosophy PHIL-2011/6. - CLAS-2060/3 SPORT IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
- This course examines the origin and historical development of sport in Greece and Rome, its religious and political implications, and the nature of events and contests. Particular attention is paid to intellectual and popular attitudes towards sport and the contribution made to Western Civilization in this area by Greece and Rome.
Cross-listed: Kinesiology and Applied Health KIN-2060/3. - CLAS-2091/6 ANCIENT GREEK HISTORY
- This course traces the history of Greece from 800 BCE until the rise of Macedon. Special emphasis is placed on the social, political and economic evolution of the Greek city-states (in particular Athens and Sparta), the failure of the Greeks to achieve political unity, and their consequent vulnerability to external threats.
Cross-listed: History HIST-2104/6. - CLAS-2092/6 ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND THE HELLENISTIC WORLD
- This course examines the career and achievement of Alexander the Great, the development of the Hellenistic world by the spread of Greek ideas and influences throughout the Middle East, and the subsequent history of that world as it succumbed to Rome. Also included is the study of the intellectual and scientific achievements of the age.
Cross-listed: History HIST-2105/6. - CLAS-2096/6 THE HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME
- Lectures trace the history of Rome from the legendary foundations of the city through to the reign of Constantine. Major events of the Republic and the first three centuries of the Empire are explored. Particular emphasis is placed upon the expansion of Rome’s power throughout Italy and the Mediterranean, the forces which brought about the transformation of the Roman style of government from Monarchy to Republic to Empire, and the problems which attended these changes.
Cross-listed: History HIST-2096/6.
(May not be counted toward a degree if student has taken the former courses: History of Ancient Rome I and II.) - CLAS-2405/3 STAGING GREEK AND ROMAN DRAMA
- This course focuses on the staging of Greek and Roman tragedy and comedy. Examination of the surviving texts of selected plays, the remains of ancient theatres, contemporary accounts of dramatic performance and relevant artwork leads to a recreation of an ancient theatrical experience with information of stage configuration, scenery, masks, costumes, properties, gestures, dance, song, mechanical devices and stage convention. In addition to their written work, students are expected to participate in demonstrations and performance in class.
Cross-listed: Theatre and Film THFM-2405/3. - CLAS-3211/3 CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL SCIENCE
- The first scientific experiments and calculations are studied in relation to their social, cultural and intellectual contexts. Emphasis is given to the Greek and Roman schools as well as to the work of Euclid, Archimedes and Ptolemy.
Cross-listed: History HIST-3903/3. - CLAS-3752/3 THE HISTORY OF GREEK LITERATURE
- This course examines the history of Greek literature from Homer to the Hellenistic age. Among the genres of literature to be studied are epic poetry, lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy and the novel. Some works by the most significant authors (to be read in translation) are selected for detailed study and, in making the selection, consideration is given to the needs of those taking complementary courses in English literature.
Cross-listed: English ENGL-3752/3. - CLAS-3753/3 THE HISTORY OF LATIN LITERATURE
- This course examines the history of Latin literature from the earliest period until the later principate. While all genres of literature are identified, the works by the most significant authors (to be read in translation) are selected for detailed study. In making the selection, consideration is given to the needs of those taking complementary courses in English literature.
Cross-listed: English ENGL-3753/3.
