Classical Studies

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Undergraduate Advisor: 416-287-7184 Email: classics-undergrad-advisor@utsc.utoronto.ca

Classical studies is a pluridisciplinary field dedicated to the study of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. It involves disciplines such as history, literature, religion, languages and linguistics, art history, archaeology, and philosophy and pertains to the study of wide areas of Europe, North Africa and Asia over several millennia (ca. 2000 B.C.-700 A.D.).

The classical world was in essence Greek and Roman. Yet it was also a complex, heterogeneous, permeable, mixed and constantly evolving world in which the Greeks and the Romans have always been intertwined with other peoples and cultures. Classical studies at UTSC offer students both a thorough examination of the main features of the Greek and Roman civilizations and a substantial introduction to the other peoples and cultures which were part of or interacted with it. In most courses the ancient written sources are studied in translation.

Guidelines for 1st year course selection
Students who intend to complete the Minor program in Classics should include CLAA04H3 and CLAA06H3 in their 1st year course selection.

For updates and detailed information regarding Classical Studies please visit the Historical and Cultural website at: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~hcs/

Classical Studies Programs

MINOR PROGRAM IN CLASSICAL STUDIES (ARTS)

Undergraduate Advisor: 416-287-7184 Email: classics-undergrad-advisor@utsc.utoronto.ca

Program Requirements
Students must complete four full credits, as follows:

1. Introduction
CLAA04H3 The Ancient Mediterranean World

2. History and Culture
CLAB05H3 History and Culture of the Greek World
CLAB06H3 History and Culture of the Roman World

3. Mythology and Religion
CLAA06H3 Ancient Mythology II: Greece and Rome

4. Literature (0.5 credit from the following courses)
CLAC11H3 Classical Literature I: Poetry
CLAC12H3 Classical Literature II: Prose

5. Electives (1.5  full credits from the following courses, including at least 1.0 full credit at the C or D-level; before choosing their electives, students need to take at least 1.0 full credit at the A-level, 1.0 full credit at the B-level, and 0.5 credit at the C-level):
Classical Studies
CLAA05H3 Ancient Mythology I: Mesopotamia and Egypt
(CLAB10H3) Greek and Latin for Scientists
CLAB20H3 The Classical World in Film
CLAC01H3 Selected Topics in Classical Literature
CLAC02H3 Selected Topics in Classical Civilization
CLAC05H3 Environment, Society and Economy in Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt
CLAC11H3 Classical Literature I: Poetry if not taken as a required course
CLAC12H3 Classical Literature II: Prose if not taken as a required course
CLAC22H3 Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
CLAC24H3 Multiculturalism and Cultural Identities in the Greek and Roman Worlds
CLAD05H3 Water Management in the Ancient Mediterranean World

Art History
VPHB41H3 The Human Figure in Greek Art (8th-4th cent. B.C.)
VPHB52H3 Ancient Art and Architecture (ca 900 B.C.-300 A.D.)
VPHB76H3 Religion in the Arts: The Judeo-Christian Traditions
VPHC46H3 Topics in Art of the Ancient World
VPHC53H3 The Silk Routes

English
ENGB30H3 Classical Myth and Literature
ENGC16H3 The Bible and Literature I
ENGC17H3 The Bible and Literature II
ENGC26H3 Drama: Tragedy
ENGC27H3 Drama: Comedy

Languages
LGGA50H3 Introductory Latin I
LGGA51H3 Introductory Latin II
LGGA54H3 Introductory Sanskrit I
LGGA55H3 Introductory Sanskrit II
LGGB54H3 Intermediate Sanskrit I
LGGB55H3 Intermediate Sanskrit II

Music
VPMC93H3 Orpheus

Philosophy
PHLB16H3 Political Philosophy: Ancient Greece and the Middle Ages
PHLB31H3 Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
PHLC32H3 Topics in Ancient Philosophy

Religion
(RLGB01H3) The "Holy Book" in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
(RLGC01H3) The Five Books of Moses
(RLGC02H3) The Gospels
(RLGC03H3) Paul and the Invention of Christianity
(RLGC04H3) Hindu Epic
RLGC05H3 The Qu'ran in Interpretive and Historical Context

Anthropology
(ANTB04H3) Artifacts and Prehistory
(ANTB12H3) Introduction to World Prehistory: The Rise of Civilization

Note: Students who were enrolled at UTSC prior to the 2009 Summer Session may substitute one of (CLAA02H3) or (CLAA03H3) for CLAA06H3 in Requirement 3. Students who have both (CLAA02H3) & (CLAA03H3) may substitute one of the courses for CLAA04H3 in Requirement 1.

Classical Studies Courses

CLAA04H3    The Ancient Mediterranean World

An introduction to the main features of the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean world from the development of agriculture to the spread of Islam. Long term socio-economic and cultural continuities and ruptures will be underlined, while a certain attention will be dedicated to evidences and disciplinary issues.
Same as HISA07H3
Exclusion: HISA07H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAA05H3    Ancient Mythology I: Mesopotamia and Egypt

A study of Mesopotamian and Egyptian mythologies. Special attention will be dedicated to the sources through which these representational patterns are documented and to their influence on Mediterranean civilizations and arts.
Exclusion: CLAA05H3 may not be taken after or concurrently with NMC380Y
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAA06H3    Ancient Mythology II: Greece and Rome

A study of Greek and Roman mythologies. Special attention will be dedicated to the sources through which these representational patterns are documented and to their influence on Mediterranean civilizations and arts.
Exclusion: CLA204H, (CLAA02H3), (CLAA03H3)
Recommended Preparation: CLAA05H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAB05H3    History and Culture of the Greek World

A survey of the history and culture of the Greek world from the Minoan period to the Roman conquest of Egypt (ca 1500-30 BC). Special attention will be dedicated to the nature, variety and limits of the available evidences, to socio-cultural interactions as well as to historical processes of continuities and ruptures.
Same as HISB10H3
Exclusion: CLA230H, HISB10H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAB06H3    History and Culture of the Roman World

A survey of the history and culture of the ancient Roman world, from the Etruscan period to the Justinian dynasty (ca 800 BC-600 AD). Special attention will be dedicated to the nature, variety and limits of the available evidences, to socio-cultural interactions as well as to historical processes of continuities and ruptures.
Same as HISB11H3
Exclusion: CLA231H, HISB11H3
Recommended Preparation: CLAB05H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAB20H3    The Classical World in Film

The representation of the classical world and historical events in film. How the Greek and Roman world is reconstructed by filmmakers, their use of spectacle, costume and furnishings, and the influence of archaeology on their portrayals. Films will be studied critically for historical accuracy and faithfulness to classical sources.
Same as HISB12H3
Exclusion: HISB12H3, CLA388H
Recommended Preparation: CLAA05H3 or CLAA06H3 or (CLAA02H3) or (CLAA03H3)
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAC01H3    Selected Topics in Classical Literature

A detailed study of an author or a genre in Classical Literature in Translation.
Topics will vary from session to session and will alternate between Greek and Roman Epic, Greek and Roman Tragedy and Greek and Roman Comedy.
Prerequisite: One full credit in Classics or in English or another literature
Exclusion: CLA300H
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

CLAC02H3    Selected Topics in Classical Civilization

A detailed study of a theme in Classical Civilization.
Topics will vary from session to session and may be drawn from such areas as the archaeological history of the Roman world, Greek and Roman religion, ancient education or Roman law.
Prerequisite: One full credit in Classics or History
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAC05H3    Environment, Society and Economy in Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt

This course provides a review of the environmental, social and economic features of Egypt from 332 BC to 642 AD.  Same as IEEC52H3, HISC10H3.
Prerequisite: Any 5 full credits including 1 full credit in Classical Studies or History.
Exclusion: IEEC52H3, HISC10H3
Recommended Preparation: CLAB05H3 & CLAB06H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAC11H3    Classical Literature I: Poetry

An examination of the main genres, authors and works of ancient Greek and Latin poetry, with particular emphasis on epic, drama and lyrics. Attention will be dedicated to the study of how these works reflect the socio-cultural features of Classical Antiquity and influenced later literatures. Texts will be studied in translation.
Prerequisite: One full credit in Classics or English
Recommended Preparation: CLAA06H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

CLAC12H3    Classical Literature II: Prose

An examination of the main genres, authors and works of ancient Greek and Latin prose. History, rhetoric, biography, letters and the novel will be studied. Attention will be dedicated to the study of how these works reflect the socio-cultural features of Classical Antiquity and influenced later literatures. Texts will be studied in translation.
Prerequisite: One full credit in Classics or English
Recommended Preparation: CLAA06H3 & CLAC11H3
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language

CLAC22H3    Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean

A comparative study of the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Phoenician and Punic, Celtic, Palmyrene, Persian, Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian religious beliefs and practices. Special attention will be dedicated to how they document the societies and cultures in which they flourished.
Prerequisite: One full credit in Classics or Religion
Exclusion: CLA366H, NMC380Y
Recommended Preparation: CLAA05H3 & CLAA06H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAC24H3    Multiculturalism and Cultural Identities in the Greek and Roman Worlds

A critical examination of multiculturalism and cultural identities in the Greek and Roman worlds. Special attention will be dedicated to the evidences through which these issues are documented and to their fundamental influence on the formation and evolution of ancient Mediterranean societies and cultures.
Same as HISC11H3
Prerequisite: One full credit in Classics or History
Exclusion: HISC11H3
Recommended Preparation: CLAB05H3 & CLAB06H3
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

CLAD05H3    Water Management in the Ancient Mediterranean World

This seminar type course addresses issues related to the relationships between ancient Mediterranean societies and their hydric environments in the Mediterranean from 5000 BC to 600 AD.
Same as HISD10H3
Prerequisite: Any 11 full credits including 2 full credits in Classical Studies or History.
Exclusion: HISD10H3
Recommended Preparation: CLAB05H3 & CLAB06H3
Enrolment Limits: 15
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

LGGA50H3 Introductory Latin I
LGGA51H3  Introductory Latin II
LGGA54H3  Introductory Sanskrit I
LGGA55H3 Introductory Sanskrit II
LGGB54H3 Intermediate Sanskrit I
LGGB55H3 Intermediate Sanskrit II

 See the Language section of this Calendar for full course description.