Greek and Roman Studies GRST
Instruction offered by members of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies in the Faculty of Humanities
Department Head - P. Toohey
For courses in the ancient Greek and Latin languages see listings under Greek and Latin.
Note:Undergraduate courses under this heading do not require any knowledge of Greek or Latin. Courses at both the 200 level (designed for first-year students) and 300 level are survey courses with no prerequisites. The research topics courses Greek and Roman Studies 413-457 do not have specific prerequisites, but students are strongly advised to have taken at least two 300-level Greek and Roman Studies courses with grades of at least "C-" before enrolling in them.
Junior Courses
Greek and Roman Studies 205 H(2-1)
Introduction to Greece and Rome
A historical survey from the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE.
Greek and Roman Studies 209 H(2-1)
Classical Mythology and Literature
An introduction to Greek and Roman myths as presented in classical literature and art, and to their cultural context.
Greek and Roman Studies 211 H(1-2)
Technical Terms of Medicine and the Life Sciences
The Greek and Latin elements of modern medical and life-sciences terminology, with a brief introduction to their history and cultural background.
Senior Courses
Greek and Roman Studies 305 H(3-0)
Religious Studies 305
Greek and Roman Religion
A survey of religious beliefs and practices in the pre-Christian Greek and Roman World.
Prerequisites: One of Greek and Roman Studies 205, 209, Religious Studies 201, 205, or 273, or consent of the Department.
Greek and Roman Studies 315 H(3-0)
Women and the Family in the Greek and Roman World
A survey of the lives, social roles and representations of women based on documentary evidence, literature and art. Emphases may vary from session to session.
Greek and Roman Studies 321 H(3-0)
Ancient Technology
A survey of major technologies in antiquity (metallurgy, agriculture, hydraulics, pottery, textiles, transportation, writing, construction) with special emphasis on the technological achievements of the Bronze Age and the cultures of Greece and Rome.
Greek and Roman Studies 325 H(3-0)
Greek Art and Architecture
A survey of Greek art and architecture from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period.
Greek and Roman Studies 327 H(3-0)
Roman Art and Architecture
A survey of Roman art and architecture from the Etruscans to the beginning of the Christian Empire.
Greek and Roman Studies 335 H(3-0)
The Ancient Near East to Alexander the Great
History of the Near East from the 10th to the 4th century BCE.
Greek and Roman Studies 337 H(3-0)
Early Greece
Early Greece from the late Bronze Age to the Persian Wars.
Note: This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
Greek and Roman Studies 339 H(3-0)
History of Classical Greece
History of the Greek world from the Persian Wars to the conquests of Alexander the Great.
Note: This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
Greek and Roman Studies 341 H(3-0)
History of the Mediterranean World 323 to 30 BCE
The Hellenistic world and the expansion of the Roman Empire to the time of Augustus.
Note: This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
Greek and Roman Studies 345 H(3-0)
Rome: The Late Republic and Early Empire
History of Rome from 133 BCE to 180 CE.
Note: This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
Greek and Roman Studies 347 H(3-0)
Late Roman Antiquity
History of the Roman and Byzantine world from 180 to 565 CE.
Note: This course is acceptable for credit towards a Major in History (subject to History program regulations).
Greek and Roman Studies 355 H(3-0)
Greek Poetry and Drama in Translation
A survey of Greek poetic literature from Homer to the Hellenistic Period.
Greek and Roman Studies 357 H(3-0)
Latin Poetry and Drama in Translation
A survey of Latin poetic literature from its beginnings to the 2nd century CE.
Greek and Roman Studies 413 H(2-1S)
Topics in Early and Classical Greek History
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Greek and Roman Studies 415 H(2-1S)
Topics in Hellenistic and Roman Republican History
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Greek and Roman Studies 417 H(2-1S)
Topics in the History of the Roman Empire
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Greek and Roman Studies 419 H(2-1S)
Topics in Late Antiquity
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Greek and Roman Studies 421 H(2-1S)
Topics in Greek and Roman Political and Military History
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Greek and Roman Studies 423 H(2-1S)
Topics in Greek and Roman Social and Economic History
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Greek and Roman Studies 425 H(2-1S)
Greeks, Romans and Other Cultures: Selected Topics
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Greek and Roman Studies 431 H(2-1S)
Studies in Ancient Myths
Studies in the nature and functions of myth in ancient Greek and Roman culture and society. Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
Prerequisites: Greek and Roman Studies 209 or consent of the Department.
Greek and Roman Studies 433 H(2-1S)
Topics in Greek and Roman Religion and Intellectual History
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
Greek and Roman Studies 445 H(2-1S)
Topics in Greek Art and Archaeology
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
Greek and Roman Studies 455 H(2-1S)
Topics in Greek Literature in Translation
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
Greek and Roman Studies 457 H(2-1S)
Topics in Latin Literature in Translation
Topics will reflect developments in current research, will vary from session to session, and will be announced in advance.
Greek and Roman Studies 481 Q(0-1)
Practicum
Provides students registered in one of the Department's major programs with credit for a quarter-course equivalent of program-related experiential learning through practical activities such as teaching, editing, publishing, translating, performances, exhibitions, museum work, conferences, information and website development, and campus, school and community programs. Projects must be designed in consultation with a departmental adviser. A written report and oral presentation are normally required.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Greek and Roman Studies 483 H(0-2)
Practicum
Similar to Greek and Roman Studies 481 but provides a half-course credit for appropriate projects.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Greek and Roman Studies 491 H(0-6)
Field Work
Provides credit, when transfer credit is not available, for a half-course equivalent of program-related study or field work in Europe or the Mediterranean area. Preliminary readings and a substantial report are normally required.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Greek and Roman Studies 494 F(0-12)
Field Work
Similar to Greek and Roman Studies 491 but provides a full-course credit for appropriate projects.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Greek and Roman Studies 525 H(3S-0)
Research Seminar
Research topics in Greek and Roman history, literature, art, and archaeology. Seminar discussions will require a high level of student participation.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Greek and Roman Studies 551 H(0-2T)
Directed Research
Qualified students will undertake supervised research projects individually or in small groups.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Graduate Courses
Only where appropriate to a student's program may graduate credit be received for courses numbered 601-607.