Ancient Greek and Roman literature in translation: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey and Greek drama; Vergil's Aeneid and selections from other Latin authors. Reference to ancient customs, history, mythology, thought.
LEARNING HOURS 252 (72L;180P)

An introduction to major themes in the development of Greek civilization using the evidence of literature, history and archaeology. Some attention will be given to those aspects of ancient cultural and intellectual growth that are of significance in the western tradition.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

An introduction to major themes in the development of Roman civilization using the evidence of literature, history and archaeology. Some attention will be given to those aspects of ancient cultural and intellectual growth that are of significance in the western tradition.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Development of the discipline, methods of discovering and recovering materials through excavation, evaluation of such materials and reconstruction of original environments. Historic and prehistoric sites; contribution of archaeology to the knowledge of the past.
NOTE Also offered at the Bader International Studies Centre, Herstmonceux. Learning Hours may vary.
LEARNING HOURS 252 (72L;180P)

Development of the discipline and most important discoveries; analysis of historic and prehistoric cultures and sites with emphasis on the ancient Mediterranean.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Current theoretical issues; excavation and field research; analysis of material evidence for the study of ancient societies; heritage conservation and cultural property.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Warfare of all kinds, from large scale conflict between states to raids of pirates and brigands. The course will seek a wider cultural understanding of war exploring a range of perspectives and topics, from the social ideology of war to the role of women, children and other non-combatants.
LEARNING HOURS 120 (36L;84P)

Survey of the Greek World from the Late Bronze Age to the death of Cleopatra. Social, religious and political developments among the major powers, Athens, Sparta and Hellenistic kingdoms.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Survey of the basic social and political developments in Rome from kingdom to republic to empire.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Greek concepts of the supernatural and humanity's relationship to it. The basic myths, official and secret creeds, meaning and social function of myth and ritual.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

This course will introduce students to the vocabulary, building blocks, and structural quirks of Greek and Latin scientific terminology to provide them with a strong foundation for understanding technical vocabulary as they encounter it in their educational and professional lives. Students will also complete the course with a stronger understanding of the etymology and linguistic structures of English more generally.
NOTE: This course does not require any previous knowledge of Greek or Latin.
LEARNING HOURS:126(36L;90P)

The techniques by which humour was created in literature and the visual arts in antiquity; social and psychological aspects of humour.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
LEARNING HOURS 104 (2L;18G;24O;60P)

Introduction to the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine, Egypt and Anatolia from the Bronze Age to the Greek conquest. Artistic, intellectual, social and political history.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Social, cultural, and political history of the eastern Mediterranean littoral from the 15th to the 1st centuries BCE; particular emphasis on the problems of the early Jewish state.
NOTE Offered also as a Cognate course in the Program in Jewish Studies.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Ancient concepts of nature and of natural phenomena: what did the ancients (e.g. Babylonians and Greeks) know about the natural world and how did they come to know it?
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Study of the remains from the Bronze Age to the end of the Archaic period. Emphasis on the revival of architecture, painting and sculpture.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Intensive study of the achievements in architecture, painting and sculpture, and town planning from 480 B.C. to 31 B.C.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

This survey of the material remains of early Italy will focus on the early Iron Age, Etruscan, and Roman (Regal and Republican) cultures. Each culture's art, architecture, urban patterns, and burial practices will be investigated in terms of the changing political and social conditions affecting those societies.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

A survey of Roman material culture (art, architecture and artifacts) from the reign of Augustus to that of Constantine. An emphasis will be placed on analyzing Roman architecture, sculpture, urban patterns, and objects of daily life in order to better understand the political messages and social experiences of Romans during the Imperial period.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Caravan cities were multicultural communities that bridged ancient empires and are an important part of the world's heritage. Through an exploration of the archaeological remains and the cultural character of four Near Eastern caravan cities students will evaluate how these communities inform and impact on concepts of cultural and global identity.
LEARNING HOURS 120 (18L;12S;84P)

Intensive study (in translation) of the major epics of classical antiquity: Homer, Hesiod, Apollonios, Vergil and Lucan in the context of the oral and literate heroic traditions. Comparative study of English heroic poetry encouraged.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Intensive study (in translation) of representative works from the ancient theatre, both tragic (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Seneca) and comic (Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, Terence). Comparative study of English drama of the classical tradition encouraged.
LEARNING HOURS 121.5 (12L;72G;37.5P)

A study of how the human body is viewed in ancient medical theory and practice. Readings of ancient medical texts will explore how the human body is constituted, how it relates to the world, what the role of the physician was seen to be in prevention and treatment of disease, and how illness and healing were understood in ancient Greece and Rome.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Study of the rise of Christianity and the Christian reception of classical culture.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Study of the period from the formation of Greek civilization following the collapse of the Bronze Age Palace Culture until the end of the Persian Wars (479 BCE). Topics may include the development of the polis and its institutions, Greek colonization, the tyrants and the beginning of Athenian democracy, and conflict with the Persian Empire.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Study of the rise of Athenian power from the end of the Persian Wars in 479 BCE, and the conflict between Athens and Sparta along with their allies during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE). Topics may include the Delian League and Athenian imperialism, development of radical democracy in Athens, and causes and effects of the Peloponnesian War.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Study of Greek history in the century following the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 BCE. Topics may include the crisis and renewal of the Greek polis; the Spartan hegemony, the rise of Thebes, the Second Athenian League, and the failure of hegemonic policies; the end of the Achaemenid Empire; the rise of Macedon; and the campaigns of Alexander.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Study of the Successor Kingdoms (Antigonids, Ptolomies, and Seleucids) during the period from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE until the end of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt with the Death of Cleopatra in 30 BCE. Topics may include the role of Greece in the new Mediterranean order, structures of Hellenistic kingdoms, Romans in the East.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Emergence of Early Rome and the social and political growth of the Republic.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Intensive study of the Empire to the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Politics of the imperial courts: administration and Romanization of the provinces.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Intensive study of the Later Roman Empire from the reign of Septimius Severus to the death of Theodosius I (395 CE). Topics include the Severan dynasty, the crisis of the Third Century, the Tetrarchy, and the christianization of the Roman empire.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

This course explores how the ancient Greeks conceptualised their own identity and perceived other cultures around them. Learning about how the ancient Greeks understood kinship, difference, ethnicity and indigeneity, we will also continually reflect on the relevance of this study to contemporary issues (race, colonialism, gender, slavery).
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P).

An introduction to the diverse research methods deployed in Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History. Weekly seminars will feature the research interests of members of the Classics Department, cross-appointed faculty, and visiting researchers.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

The growth of Athens from the Neolithic period to Late Antiquity. Emphasis on social and political developments and personal aspirations which determine the cityscape.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36S;90P)

The growth of Rome from the foundation to Late Antiquity based on archaeological evidence. Emphasis on developments during its classical period.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36S;90P)

An intensive six-week introduction to archaeological methods and interpretation during participation in a fieldwork project run by a member of the Classics Department.
NOTE Offered in Summer Term.
NOTE In addition to tuition, students are required to pay for their own transportation to the archaeological site and to pay a camp fee.
LEARNING HOURS 282 (201Lb;18T;27G;36I)

An intensive six-week introduction to archaeological methods and interpretation at a fieldwork project in Italy under the supervision of a member of the Classics Department.
NOTE Offered in Summer Term (May-June or July-August Session).
NOTE In addition to tuition, students are expected to pay their own travel and accommodation costs. Fee includes: housing, lunch and dinner from Mondays to Fridays, trips to sites and museums, museum tickets, transportation to and from the dig. Estimated cost $2500.
LEARNING HOURS 276 (160Lb;12T;48Pc;32G;24I)

Intensive study of a special topic, period, or author(s) in the Greek world.
LEARNING HOURS 120 (24L;12S;84P)

Intensive study of a special topic, period, or author(s) in the Greek world.

An intensive two-week introduction to archaeological and architectural recording using photography, surveying, and 3D measurement on a site of historical importance for the Classical and Byzantine period in the Balkans under the supervision of a member of the Classics Department.
NOTE Offered in Summer Term
NOTE In addition to tuition, students are required to pay for their own transportation to the site and a participation fee. Fee includes: housing, breakfast, lunch and dinner from Mondays to Sundays, trips to sites and museums, museum tickets, transportation to and from the dig. Estimated cost $1865. Mus be taken with CLST 413, discounts available for early registration.
LEARNING HOURS 128 (12L;44Pc;44G;4I;8Oc;16P)

An intensive two-week introduction to archaeological and architectural recording using photography, surveying, and 3D measurement on a site of historical importance for the Classical and Byzantine period in the Balkans under the supervision of a member of the Classics Department.
NOTE Offered in Summer Term
NOTE In addition to tuition, students are required to pay for their own transportation to the site and a participation fee. Fee includes: housing, breakfast, lunch and dinner from Mondays to Sundays, trips to sites and museums, museum tickets, transportation to and from the dig. Estimated cost $1865. Must be taken with CLST 412. Discounts available for early registration.
LEARNING HOURS 128 (12L;44Pc;44G;4I;8Oc;16P)

Intensive study of a special topic, period, or author(s) in the world of Rome. For information contact the Department.
LEARNING HOURS 120 (24L;12S;84P)

Intensive study of a special topic, period, or author(s) in the world of Rome. For information contact the Department.

Detailed study of certain aspects of Greek and Roman literature, history or philosophy through directed readings and essay assignments. A short thesis may be required.
LEARNING HOURS 240 (24I;216Oc)

Fundamentals of grammar, syntax and etymology, for students with no or little knowledge of Ancient Greek; provides sufficient background to read Plato, Euripides as well as the New Testament.
LEARNING HOURS 276 (72L;24T;180P).

Review of grammar, and developing facility in translation, study of literary content and background of authors.
LEARNING HOURS 282 (72L;210P).

Selected passages of Greek prose, usually drawn from oratory, history, and philosophy, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with GREK 421.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P).

Selected passages of Greek verse, usually drawn from works of epic, lyric, elegy, and drama, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with GREK 422.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P).

Selected works of Greek prose, usually drawn from oratory, history, and philosophy, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with GREK 321.
LEARNING HOURS 141 (36L;105P).

Selected works of Greek verse, usually drawn from works of epic, lyric, elegy, and drama, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with GREK 322.
LEARNING HOURS 141 (36L;105P).

Detailed study of certain aspects of Greek Literature and history through directed readings and essay assignments.
LEARNING HOURS 240 (24I;216P).

See the section B.A.(Honours) earlier in this chapter.

Detailed study of selections from the works of Homer and Hesiod. R.D. Griffith

Selections of Lyric, elegiac and iambic poetry from Archilochus to Pindar. R.D. Griffith

Detailed study of one play of Aischylos, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes or Menander. R.D. Griffith

An intensive study of Greek historical writings, with special emphasis on Herodotus, Thucydides and Xenophon. C.L. Falkner

One speech from Lysias, one from Demosthenes' corpus. D.K. Hagel

Reading of any Greek author or authors approved by the Department. Informal instruction. Examination on ability to translate only. Staff

For students with no (or a minimal) background in Hebrew. Introduces elements of grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew.

Provides a basic introduction to reading and understanding biblical Hebrew prose. No prior knowledge of Hebrew assumed.
NOTE This course replaces the first semester of HEBR 191.
LEARNING HOURS 120 (36L;84P).

Focus is on reading prose portions with comprehension in biblical texts. Certain extra-biblical second Temple literature may also be read (e.g., texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls).
NOTE This course replaces the second semester of HEBR 191.
LEARNING HOURS 120 (36L;84P).

Readings in biblical Hebrew prose and poetry.

An extensive grammar review with practice in speaking, writing and translation, based on the reading of texts by modern Hebrew writers. HEBR 295, when offered, is a direct continuation of HEBR 294.

For a complete description, see HEBR 294.

Specialized study, as circumstances permit, of a particular author, genre, theme, movement, literary form or some combination of these elements. Course details to be announced on website.

Selections from current Israeli media including music, newspapers and television, as well as from modern Hebrew prose and poetry (e.g., Ahad Haam, Bialik, Tchernichowski, Agnon, Amichai, Oz, Yehoshua). The selections are studied in Hebrew; written assignments may be submitted in English.

Directed Hebrew reading of material not covered in other courses, appropriate to the student's level.

Fundamentals of grammar, syntax and etymology for students with no or little knowledge of Latin; provides sufficient background to read Latin prose and poetry.
LEARNING HOURS 276 (72L;24T;180P).

Review of grammar followed by a study of representative works of Ovid and other authors. In addition to developing facility in translation, study of literary content and background of authors.
LEARNING HOURS 282 (72L;210P).

Selected passages of Latin prose, usually drawn from oratory, history, and philosophy, read in the original Latin and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with LATN 421.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P).

Selected passages of Latin verse, usually drawn from epic, lyric, elegy, and drama, read in the original Latin and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with LATN 422.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P).

Representative works of prose and poetry to illustrate various aspects of the history and culture of the period.
LEARNING HOURS 264 (72L;192P).

Selected works of Latin prose, usually drawn from oratory, history, and philosophy, read in the original Latin and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with LATN 321.
LEARNING HOURS 141 (36L;105P).

Selected works of Latin verse, usually drawn from epic, lyric, elegy, and drama, read in the original Latin and commented upon for their linguistic, literary, and historical significance.
NOTE This course is normally co-taught with LATN 322.
LEARNING HOURS 141 (36L;105P).

Detailed study of certain aspects of Latin Literature and Roman history through directed readings and essay assignments.
LEARNING HOURS 240 (24I;216P).

A study of the work of Plautus, or Terence, or Seneca, and its position within the classical comedic or tragic tradition. M.S. Cummings

An intensive study of the traditions of ancient rhetoric with readings in Cicero's rhetorical works and orations. B. J. Kavanagh

A study of Vergil's Aeneid, or Ovid's Metamorphoses, or Lucan's Civil War, or Statius' Thebaid, and its position within the Latin epic tradition. M.S. Cummings

A study of a major non-epic work or genre, such as Vergil's Georgics; Horace's Odes, Satires, or Epistles; or the elegiac poetry of Propertius, Tibullus, or Ovid. M.S. Cummings

An intensive study of Roman historical writings, with readings in Sallust, Livy and Tacitus. B. J. Kavanagh

A lecture course examining the categories of Latin inscriptions, the archaisms, formulae and abbreviations. Sample inscriptions will be chosen from the earliest to later Imperial times. B. J. Kavanagh

Reading of any Latin author or authors approved by the Department. Informal instruction. Examination on ability to translate only. Staff

Discussion of the principal research problems and methodologies in the field of Classical studies. Presentation of faculty research and visiting speakers. Weekly meetings.

Discussion of the principal research problems and methodologies in the field of Classical studies. Bi-weekly meetings and final presentation of graduate students in conference format.

The growth of Athens from the final Neolithic period to Late Antiquity based on archaeological, literary, epigraphical evidence. D.K. Hagel (May be offered jointly with CLST-404*. There are additional requirements for students at the graduate level but these are determined and discussed at the onset of the course.)

The growth of Rome from the Neolithic period to Late Antiquity based on archaeological, literary, epigraphical evidence. A.M. Foley (May be offered jointly with CLST-405*. There are additional requirements for students at the graduate level but these are determined at the onset of the course.)  A.M. Foley or B. Reeves.

An intensive six-week study of archaeological methods and interpretation while participating in a fieldwork project run by a member of the Classics Department. Students will actively contribute to the project with scientific reports and stratigraphic records. COST: students are expected to pay their own travel costs and a course fee to be determined (6.0 credit units).

An intensive study of archaeological methods and interpretation at a fieldwork project in Italy under the supervision of a member of the Classics Department. Students will actively contribute to the project with scientific reports and stratigraphic records. COST: students are expected to pay their own travel costs and a course fee to be determined. Spring/Summer term or Spring term or Summer term. (6.0 credit units)

This course is an intensive study of archaeological and cultural heritage recording methods at a fieldwork site in the Balkans under the supervision of a member of the Department of Classics. COSTS: Students are expected to pay their own travel and accommodation costs. (6.0 credit units)

This course is an intensive study of topics of Roman archaeology. Topics will vary according to the instructor, including, but not limited to, settlement pattern and land use, urban planning, architecture, visual art public and private, both in Italy and the provinces from the Iron Age to Late Antiquity.

The goal of this course is to familiarize graduate students with the wide range of materials available for studying the Roman army. The Roman army constitutes one of the most documented groups from the ancient world. Forts, inscriptions, and military paraphernalia have been found in all parts of the former Roman Empire. A rich collection of ancient literary texts relating to Roman military practices has also survived. By studying this material, students will learn not just about the Roman army, but about the range of materials available for studying the ancient world in general. B. Reeves. Fall or Winter Term.

Intensive study of a special topic in the Greek and Roman World from the Dark Ages to Late Antiquity.

Intensive study of a special topic in the Greek and Roman World from the Dark Ages to Late Antiquity.

This course focuses on architecture and the development of town planning in ancient Greece. Various building types, both sacred and secular, will be studied. D. K. Hagel

This course focuses on art in ancient Greece, emphasizing the post-Bronze Age. Classification and development of various styles in art from the so-called Dark Age to the Hellenistic period. A.M. Foley

The course deals with the Greek colonies of the Western Mediterranean, and especially Southern Italy, from their foundation to the Roman conquest. The development of a peculiar ¿Western Greek¿ experience and its contribution to the Greek culture will be investigated by examining especially significant case studies. The distinctive and multifaceted milieu of the Greek ¿Western frontier¿ and the long term relationships with the local population of Italy, including Etruscans and Romans, will be one of the main topics. Fall/Winter Term. Dr. F. Colivicchi. Permission of Course Instructor required in advance.

This course is an intensive study of the archaeology of the Etruscans and the other cultures of Italy until the end of the 1st century BC, with the exclusion of the Greek colonies. Topics will vary according to the instructor.

Specialized study of a topic in either period of Greek History. C. L. Falkner

Specialized study of a topic in the Hellenistic era. C.L. Falkner

Specialized study of a topic in the history of Rome from the urban formation to the end of the Republic.

Specialized study of a topic in the history of the Roman Empire. B.J. Kavanagh

An introduction to comparative literary studies as currently practiced with particular emphasis on the relevance to such studies of contemporary theories of literature and criticism. (Given jointly with ENGL-950*, FRAN-950*, GRMN-902*, SPAN-806*.)

Specialized study in comparative context of particular authors, themes, movements, periods, genres, literary forms or some combination of these elements. (Given jointly with ENGL-951*, FRAN-951*, GRMN-890*, SPAN-807*.)

The course explores Greek and Roman approaches to understanding the natural world. The course will introduce students to issues in the ancient sciences by examining in detail a group of related ancient texts, both in terms of scientific content, as well as intellectual and cultural contexts. Themes will be developed with an eye to contemporary issues in political and social history, and to the history and philosophy of science and technology. D. Lehoux.