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HUM199Y1
First Year Seminar 52S

Undergraduate seminar that focuses on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. It may serve as a distribution requirement course; see page 40.
The World Literature Program also includes courses from this department; see under WLD
NOTE CLA courses do not require knowledge of Greek or Latin.

CLA160Y1
Introduction to Classical Studies 78L

An introduction to major themes in the development of Greek and Roman civilization, literature and culture.

CLA201H1
Latin and Greek in Scientific Terminology 39L

The study of technical and scientific terms derived from Latin and Greek: word elements, formation, analysis. The course is designed to give students in any field of specialization a better grasp of the derivation and basic meaning of English words derived from Latin and Greek elements.

CLA203H1
Science in Antiquity 39L

The first scientific traditions in the classical Mediterranean and the Near East, with emphasis on Greek science. Discussions of early physical science, biology, mathematics, and astronomy, and their place in ancient life and thought, based on primary sources in translation. Designed for students in both the sciences and humanities.

CLA204H1
Introduction to Classical Mythology 39L

A survey of the myths and legends of ancient Greece (and their extension to Rome) with some consideration of their role in ancient and modern literature and art.
Exclusion: CLA205Y1

CLA206H1
Ancient Astronomy 39L

The rise, development, and practical applications of the study of the heavens in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Greco-Roman world.

CLA219H1
Women in Antiquity 39L

A survey of the position of women in ancient Greece and Rome, with focus on women’s sexuality and socialization; their economic, religious, and political roles; and their creative production in the arts. (Offered in alternate years)
Recommended preparation: CLA160Y1/CLA230H1/CLA231H1

CLA220H1
Women in Classical Literature 39L

This course studies the various images of women presented in the literature of Graeco-Roman antiquity. (Offered in alternate years)
Recommended preparation: CLA160Y1

CLA230H1
Introduction to Greek History 39L

A historical survey of the most significant features in the development of the civilization and states of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the second century B. C.

CLA231H1
Introduction to Roman History 39L

A historical survey of the most significant features in the development of the civilization and state of ancient Rome from the mythical beginnings to the fourth century A.D

CLA232H1
Introduction to Greek Society and Culture 39L

A general introduction to the society and culture of Ancient Greece. Topics may include literature, art, social customs, gender and sexuality, daily life, and religious festivals (the theatre, the Olympic Games etc.).

CLA233H1
Introduction to Roman Society and Culture 39L

A general introduction to the society and culture of Ancient Rome. Topics may include literature, art, social customs, gender and sexuality, daily life, and religious festivals (the circus, the gladiatorial games etc.).

CLA236H1
Greek and Roman Epic 39L

A study of one or more of the epic poems of Greek and Roman antiquity (e. g. The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer and the Aeneid of Virgil).
Exclusion: CLA301H1, 302H1

DRM260H1
History of the Greek & Roman Theatre

See “Drama”)

CLA299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 40 for details.
300-Series Courses
Note: Prerequisites for 300-level seminars take effect in 2004-2005.

CLA305H1
Theories of Myth 39S

A detailed study of the major modern approaches to the analysis and interpretation of myth with specific reference to their applications to ancient Graeco-Roman myth.
Prerequisite: CLA204H1/205Y1

CLA336H1
Roman Law (formerly CLA336Y1) 26S

Roman law with emphasis on how it reflected community values. The nature of Roman legal reasoning. The historical development of Roman law against the background of the evolution of Roman society and Roman power.

CLA362H1
Mycenaean and Archaic Greece 39S

The Greek world from the second millennium B. C. to the end of the Archaic Age
Prerequisite: CLA230H1

CLA363H1
The Rise and Fall of Athens 39S

The Greek world in the fifth and fourth centuries B. C.
Prerequisite: CLA230H1
Exclusion: CLA345H1

CLA364H1
The Hellenistic World 39S

The Greek world in the age of Alexander the Great and his successors (336 B. C. to 31 B. C.)
Prerequisite: CLA230H1

CLA365H1
Topics in Greek Social History 39S

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA230H1

CLA366H1
Topics in the Study of Greek History 39S

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA230H1

CLA367H1
The Roman Republic 39S

The Roman world from 510 B. C. to 44 B. C.
Prerequisite: CLA231H1
Exclusion:CLA334H1

CLA368H1
Augustus and the Julio-Claudians 39S

The Roman world in the age of Augustus and his dynasty (44 B. C. to A. D. 68)
Prerequisite: CLA231H1
Exclusion: CLA351H1

CLA369H1
The Roman Empire 39S

The Roman world from A. D. 68 to A. D. 378
Prerequisite: CLA231H1
Exclusion: CLA351H1, 352H1

CLA370H1
Topics in Roman Social History 39S

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA231H1

CLA371H1
Topics in the Study of Roman History 39S

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA231H1

CLA378H1
Late Antiquity (formerly CLA338H1) 39S

The history and culture of the Roman Empire from Theodosius the Great to Justinian, concentrating on the interplay of modern interpretations and ancient evidence.
Prerequisite: CLA231H1

CLA382H1
The Classical Greek Theatre 39S

The origins of the theatre, its social function, the dramatic genres, and a study of representative plays.
Prerequisite: CLA232H1/DRM260H1
Exclusion: CLA300Y1

CLA383H1
Hellenistic and Roman Theatre 39S

The development of the theatre, its social function, the dramatic genres, and a study of representative plays.
Prerequisite: CLA232H1/CLA233H1/DRM260H1
Exclusion: CLA300Y1

CLA384H1
Greek Literature in Translation 39S

A selection of Greek literary texts from one or more genres.
Prerequisite: CLA232H1/CLA236H1

CLA385H1
Roman Literature in Translation 39S

A selection of Roman literary texts from one or more genres.
Prerequisite: CLA233H1/CLA236H1

CLA386H1
Classical Literature in Translation 39S

A selection of Greek and Roman literary texts from one or more genres.
Prerequisite: CLA232H1/CLA233H1/CLA236H1

CLA387H1
Spectacle in the Roman World 39S

The role in Roman society and culture of public spectacles, including the chariot-races, the gladiatorial games, executions, and triumphal processions.
Prerequisite: CLA233H1

CLA388H1
Classical Antiquity and the Cinema 39S

A study of the representation of ancient Greece and/ or Rome in cinema.
Prerequisite: CLA232H1/CLA233H1

CLA389H1
Classical Spaces: Sites and Monuments 39S

A close study of one or more sites in the ancient world and the cultural significance of the site(s) in question.
Prerequisite: CLA230H1/CLA231H1/CLA232H1/CLA233H1

CLA390H1
Topics in the Study of Greek Culture and Society 39S

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA232H1

CLA391H1
Topics in the Study of Roman Culture and Society 39S

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA233H1

CLA398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 40 for details.

CLA400Y1
Independent Studies TBA

Prerequisite: Permission of Department

CLA401H1
Independent Studies TBA

Prerequisite: Permission of Department

CLA402H1
Special Topics in Classical Literature TBA

Prerequisite: One full course equivalent in the CLA 300-series, permission of Department

CLA403H1
Special Topics in Ancient History TBA

Prerequisite: One full course equivalent in the CLA 300-series, permission of Department