Classical Civilization Courses

Key to Course Descriptions

NOTE

CLA courses do not require knowledge of Greek or Latin.

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CLA160H1
Introduction to Classical Studies [36L, 10T]

An introduction to major themes in the development of Greek and Roman civilization, literature and culture.
DR=HUM; BR=1


CLA201H1
Latin & Greek in Scientific Terminology [36L]

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.
DR=HUM; BR=2


CLA203H1
Science in Antiquity [36L]

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.
DR=HUM; BR=2


CLA204H1
Introduction to Classical Mythology [36L]

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.
DR=HUM; BR=2


CLA206H1
Ancient Astronomy [36L]

The rise, development, and practical applications of the study of the heavens in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Greco-Roman world.
DR=HUM; BR=2


CLA219H1
Women in Antiquity [36L]

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.
DR=HUM; BR=3


CLA230H1
Introduction to Greek History [36L]

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.
DR=HUM; BR=3


CLA231H1
Introduction to Roman History [36L]

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.
DR=HUM; BR=3


CLA232H1
Introduction to Greek Society and Culture [36L]

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.).
DR=HUM; BR=1


CLA233H1
Introduction to Roman Society and Culture [36L]

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.).
DR=HUM; BR=1


CLA236H1
Greek and Roman Epic [36L]

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).
DR=HUM; BR=1


CLA299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details here.
DR=HUM; BR=1




300-Series Courses

Most 300-series courses have specific perquisites, which are enforced. Students seeking exemption from these Prerequisites should contact the undergraduate coordinator.
Only 8 to 10 half courses at the 300-series are offered in a typical Fall-Winter Session.

CLA305H1
Theories of Myth [36S]

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
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA319H1
Sexuality and Gender in Classical Literature [36S]

Detailed study of the representation of sexuality and gender in Greek and/or Roman literary texts from one or more genres.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1/CLA232H1/CLA233H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA336H1
Roman Law [36S]

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.
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA362H1
Mycenaean and Archaic Greece [36S]

The Greek world from the second millennium B. C. to the end of the Archaic Age
Prerequisite: CLA230H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA363H1
The Rise and Fall of Athens [36S]

The Greek world in the fifth and fourth centuries B. C.
Prerequisite: CLA230H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA364H1
The Hellenistic World [36S]

The Greek world in the age of Alexander the Great and his successors (336 B. C. to 31 B. C.)
Prerequisite: CLA230H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA365H1
Topics in Greek Social History [36S]

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1'/CLA230H1/CLA232H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA366H1
Topics in the Study of Greek History [36S]

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA230H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA367H1
The Roman Republic [36S]

The Roman world fROM 510 B. C. to 44 B. C.
Prerequisite: CLA231H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA368H1
Augustus and the Julio-Claudians [36S]

The Roman world in the age of Augustus and his dynasty (44 B. C. to A. D. 68)
Prerequisite: CLA231H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA369H1
The Roman Empire [36S]

The Roman world from A. D. 68 to A. D. 378
Prerequisite: CLA231H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA370H1
Topics in Roman Social History [36S]

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1/CLA231H1/CLA233H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA371H1
Topics in the Study of Roman History [36S]

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA231H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA378H1
Late Antiquity [36S]

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
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA382H1
The Classical Greek Theatre [36S]

The origins of the theatre, its social function, the dramatic genres, and a study of representative plays.
Prerequisite: CLA232H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA383H1
Hellenistic and Roman Theatre [36S]

The development of the theatre, its social function, the dramatic genres, and a study of representative plays.
Prerequisite: CLA232H1/CLA233H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA384H1
Greek Literature in Translation [36S]

A selection of Greek literary texts from one or more genres.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1/CLA232H1/CLA236H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA385H1
Roman Literature in Translation [36S]

A selection of Roman literary texts from one or more genres.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1/CLA233H1/CLA236H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA386H1
Classical Literature in Translation [36S]

A selection of Greek and Roman literary texts from one or more genres.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1/CLA232H1/CLA233H1/CLA236H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA387H1
Spectacle in the Roman World [36S]

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


CLA388H1
Classical Antiquity and the Cinema [36S]

A study of the representation of ancient Greece and/ or Rome in cinema.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1/CLA232H1/CLA233H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA389H1
Classical Spaces: Sites and Monuments [36S]

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
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA390H1
Topics in the Study of Greek Culture and Society [36S]

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1/CLA232H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA391H1
Topics in the Study of Roman Culture and Society [36S]

Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: CLA219H1/CLA233H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA392H1
Topics in the study of Classical Culture and Society [36S]

Topics vary from year to year
Prerequisite: CLA 219/232H1/233H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA398H0
Independent Experiential Study Project

CLA399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details here.
DR=HUM; BR=TBA



400-Series Courses


CLA400H1
Independent Studies (formerly CLA400Y1) [TBA]


Exclusion: CLA400Y1
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA401H1
Independent Studies [TBA]

Prerequisite: Permission of Department
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA402H1
Special Topics in Classical Literature [TBA]

Prerequisite: One FCE in the CLA 300-series, permission of Department
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


CLA403H1
Special Topics in Ancient History [TBA]

Prerequisite: One FCE in the CLA 300-series, permission of Department
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


Greek Courses

GRK100Y1
Introductory Ancient Greek [96S]

An intensive introduction to Ancient Greek for students who have no knowledge of the language; preparation for the reading of Ancient Greek literature.
Exclusion: GRK102H1. Students who have studied Ancient Greek previously must obtain permission from the Undergraduate Coordinator before enrolling.
DR=HUM; BR=1


GRK102H1
Introductory Ancient Greek: Continuation [48S]

An intensive language course for students who have some Ancient Greek. This course is equivalent to the second part of GRK100Y1.
Exclusion: GRK100Y1
Prerequisite: Some background in Ancient Greek
DR=HUM; BR=1


GRK201H1
Intermediate Ancient Greek 1 [48S]

Reading of selections of Ancient Greek prose works with systematic language study.
Prerequisite: GRK100Y1/GRK102H1.Grade 12 in Ancient Greek may be accepted, but students should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator before enrolling.
DR=HUM; BR=1


GRK202H1
Intermediate Ancient Greek II [48S]

Continued language training with readings in Ancient Greek prose and verse.
Prerequisite: GRK201H1
DR=HUM; BR=1



300/400 series courses

Note:
Frequency of Offering: in each fall-winter session, GRK430H1 will be offered and a minimum of 3 half-courses in each of the 300 and 400-series. In odd-numbered years the courses offered in the 300 and 400-series will normally be drawn from those with odd numbers, and in even-numbered years from those with even numbers.

GRK340H1
Plato I [36S]

Readings from one or more Platonic Dialogues.
Exclusion: GRK440H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK341H1
Herodotus I [36S]

Readings from Herodotus’ Histories.
Exclusion: GRK441H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK342H1
Thucydides I [36S]

Readings from The Peloponnesian War.
Exclusion: GRK442H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK343H1
Prose Authors I [36S]

Readings from Greek prose (e.g., oratory, novels).
Exclusion: GRK443H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK350H1
Epic I [36S]

Readings from Greek epics, including Homer.
Exclusion: GRK450H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK351H1
Drama I [36S]

Readings from Euripides and Aristophanes.
Exclusion: GRK451H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK352H1
Tragedy I [36S]

Readings from Aeschylus and Sophocles.
Exclusion: GRK452H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK353H1
Verse Authors I [36S]

Readings from Greek verse (e.g., elegy, iambics, lyric).
Exclusion: GRK453H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK354H1
Koine Greek I [36S]

Readings from Hellenistic and early Imperial Greek, with emphasis on Jewish and Christian texts.
Exclusion: GRK454H1
Prerequisite: GRK202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK428H1
Independent Studies (formerly GRK428Y1) [TBA]


Exclusion: GRK428Y1
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK429H1
Independent Studies [TBA]

Prerequisite: Permission of Department
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK430H1
Advanced Greek Language Study [36S] (formerly GRK330H1)

A course designed to enhance language skills. Prose composition, sight translation, stylistic analysis of classical Greek prose.
Exclusion: GRK330H1
Prerequisite: GRK340H1/GRK341H1/GRK342H1/GRK343H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK440H1
Plato II [48S]

Advanced readings from one or more Platonic Dialogues.
Exclusion: GRK340H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK441H1
Herodotus II [48S]

Advanced readings from Herodotus’ Histories.
Exclusion: GRK341H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK442H1
Thucydides II [48S]

Advanced readings from The Peloponnesian War.
Exclusion: GRK342H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK443H1
Prose Authors II [48S]

Advanced readings from Greek prose (e.g., oratory, novels).
Exclusion: GRK343H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK450H1
Epic II [48S]

Advanced readings from Greek epics, including Homer.
Exclusion: GRK350H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK451H1
Drama II [48S]

Advanced readings from Euripides and Aristophanes.
Exclusion: GRK351H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK452H1
Tragedy II [48S]

Advanced readings from Aeschylus and Sophocles.
Exclusion: GRK352H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK453H1
Verse Authors II [48S]

Advanced readings from Greek verse (e.g., elegy, iambic, lyric).
Exclusion: GRK353H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


GRK454H1
Koine Greek II [48S]

Readings from Hellenistic and early Imperial Greek, with emphasis on Jewish and Christian texts.
Exclusion: GRK354H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the GRK300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA




Latin Courses

LAT100Y1
Introductory Latin [104S]

An intensive introduction to Latin for students who have no knowledge of the language; preparation for the reading of Latin literature.
Exclusion: LAT102H1. Students who have studied Latin previously must obtain permission from the Undergraduate Coordinator before enrolling.
DR=HUM; BR=1


LAT102H1
Introductory Latin: Continuation [48S]

An intensive language course for students who have some Latin. This course is equivalent to the second half of LAT100Y1.
Exclusion: LAT100Y1
Prerequisite: Some background in Latin.
DR=HUM; BR=1


LAT201H1
Intermediate Latin 1 [48S]

Reading of selections of Latin prose works with systematic language study.
Prerequisite: LAT100Y1/LAT102H1. Grade 12 in Latin may be accepted, but students should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator before enrolling.
DR=HUM; BR=1


LAT202H1
Intermediate Latin II [48S]

Continued language training with readings in Latin prose and verse.
Prerequisite: LAT201H1
DR=HUM; BR=1


SMC222H1
Medieval Latin I

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300/400 -Series Courses

Notes
Frequency of Offering: in each fall-winter session, LAT430H1 will be offered and a minimum of 3 half-courses in each of the 300 and 400-series. In odd-numbered years the courses offered in the 300 and 400-series will normally be drawn from those with odd numbers, and in even-numbered years from those with even numbers.

SMC323H1
Mediaeval Latin II

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LAT340H1
Latin Novelists I [36S]

Readings from one or more Latin novelists.
Exclusion: LAT440H1
Prerequisite: LAT202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT341H1
Latin Historians I [36S]

Readings from one or more Latin historians.
Exclusion: LAT441H1
Prerequisite: LAT202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT342H1
Latin Orators I [36S]

Readings from Latin orators, including Cicero.
Exclusion: LAT442H1
Prerequisite: LAT202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT343H1
Prose Authors I [36S]

Readings from Latin prose authors (e. g. biography, letters, philosophy).
Exclusion: LAT443H1
Prerequisite: LAT202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT350H1
Epic I [36S]

Readings from one or more Latin epics, including Virgil.
Exclusion: LAT450H1
Prerequisite: LAT202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT351H1
Drama I [36S]

Readings from Latin comedy and/or tragedy.
Exclusion: LAT451H1
Prerequisite: LAT202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT352H1
Satire I [36S]

Readings from one or more Latin satirists.
Exclusion: LAT452H1
Prerequisite: LAT202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT353H1
Verse Authors I [36S]

Readings from Latin verse (e. g. elegy, lyric, bucolic).
Exclusion: LAT453H1
Prerequisite: LAT202H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT428H1
Independent Studies (formerly LAT428Y1) [TBA]


Exclusion: LAT428Y1
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT429H1
Independent Studies [TBA]

Prerequisite: Permission of Department
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT430H1
Advanced Latin Language Study (formerly LAT330H1) [36S]

A course designed to enhance language skills. Prose composition, sight translation, stylistic analysis of Latin prose.
Exclusion: LAT330H1
Prerequisite: LAT340H1/LAT341H1/LAT342H1/LAT343H1
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT440H1
Latin Novelists II [48S]

Advanced readings from one or more Latin novelists.
Exclusion: LAT340H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the LAT 300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT441H1
Latin Historians II [48S]

Advanced readings from one or more Latin historians.
Exclusion: LAT341H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the LAT 300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT442H1
Latin Orators II [48S]

Advanced readings from Latin orators, including Cicero.
Exclusion: LAT342H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the LAT 300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT443H1
Prose Authors II [48S]

Advanced readings from Latin prose authors (e. g. biography, letters, philosophy).
Exclusion: LAT343H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the LAT 300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT450H1
Epic II [48S]

Advanced readings from one or more Latin epics, including Virgil.
Exclusion: LAT350H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the LAT 300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT451H1
Drama II [48S]

Advanced readings from Latin comedy and/or tragedy.
Exclusion: LAT351H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the LAT 300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT452H1
Satire II [48S]

Advanced readings from one or more Latin satirists.
Exclusion: LAT352H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the LAT 300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


LAT453H1
Verse Authors II [48S]

Advanced readings from Latin verse (e. g. elegy, lyric, bucolic).
Exclusion: LAT353H1
Prerequisite: One FCE in the LAT 300-series
DR=HUM; BR=TBA


SMC436H1
Advanced Mediaeval Latin Seminar

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