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ANCIENT 211

: Ancient Greek Language 1
2023 Semester One (1233)
An introduction to the study and use of the Ancient Greek language.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 221, 311, 321, GREEK 100-310
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ANCIENT 214

: Special Topic: Ancient Barbarians and Others
2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines the history of the idea of the barbarian in the ancient world, case-studies of late Roman barbarian kingdoms such as the Vandals and Goths, and modern receptions of ancient ideas about barbarians and barbarity from the nineteenth century to the present.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 314, HISTORY 254, 354
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ANCIENT 215

: Special Topic: Hellenistic Society
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines the Hellenistic Period from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII as an era of cultural contact and exchange. Considers the narrative of this dynamic period. Develops understanding of the intersection of Greek, Egyptian, Achaemenid, Near Eastern, and Roman traditions in the vast regions ruled by Alexander’s successors through the lenses of structures, places, ideas, and anxieties.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 315
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ANCIENT 216

: Sex and Power in Greece and Rome
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Many Greek and Roman literary works and historical sources deal with sex and power. This course will explore a range of ancient literary representations of women, men, femininity, masculinity, sexual practices and sexual prejudices. Students will study how ancient authors were influenced by the socio-political context and the constraints of different literary genres. All texts will be read in translation.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History, Gender Studies, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 316, CLASSICS 216, 316
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ANCIENT 220

: Egyptian Language 1B
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Further study of the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selected documents up to Dynasty 18.
Prerequisite: ANCHIST 210 or ANCIENT 210
Restriction: ANCHIST 220
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ANCIENT 220

: Egyptian Language 1B
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Further study of the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selected documents up to Dynasty 18.
Prerequisite: ANCHIST 210 or ANCIENT 210
Restriction: ANCHIST 220
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ANCIENT 220

: Egyptian Language 1B
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Further study of the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selected documents up to Dynasty 18.
Prerequisite: ANCHIST 210 or ANCIENT 210
Restriction: ANCHIST 220
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ANCIENT 221

: Ancient Greek Language 2
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Builds on skills and approaches to the Ancient Greek language developed in ANCIENT 211.
Prerequisite: ANCIENT 211 or GREEK 100
Restriction: ANCIENT 311, 321, GREEK 100-310
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ANCIENT 221

: Ancient Greek Language 2
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Builds on skills and approaches to the Ancient Greek language developed in ANCIENT 211.
Prerequisite: ANCIENT 211 or GREEK 100
Restriction: ANCIENT 311, 321, GREEK 100-310
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ANCIENT 225

: Greek and Roman Comedy
2021 Semester One (1213)
A study of the comedies of Aristophanes and Menander, Plautus and Terence.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 325, CLASSICS 220, 320
86

ANCIENT 251

: Ancient Egyptian Art: Icon and Narrative
2024 Semester Two (1245)
A chronological study of the art and architecture of ancient Egypt, from the predynastic period to the end of the New Kingdom, examining trends and styles in all forms of ancient art in Egypt.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History or Art History, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 251, 351, ANCIENT 351
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ANCIENT 251

: Ancient Egyptian Art: Icon and Narrative
2021 Semester Two (1215)
A chronological study of the art and architecture of ancient Egypt, from the predynastic period to the end of the New Kingdom, examining trends and styles in all forms of ancient art in Egypt.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History or Art History, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 251, 351, ANCIENT 351
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ANCIENT 252

: Egyptian Religion
2022 Semester One (1223)
A study of ancient Egyptian religion from the Early Dynastic period through to the end of the Late Period. The course will examine religious practice as well as religious thought, and will consider the patterns of belief throughout the ancient period of Egypt's history.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 252, 352, ANCIENT 352
89

ANCIENT 253

: Early Egypt
2023 Semester One (1233)
Covers the earliest periods of Egypt's development from the prehistoric period to the end of the Old Kingdom. This course focuses on the lead-up to state formation and the great Pyramid Age that followed.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 253, 353, ANCIENT 353
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ANCIENT 254

: Early Rome
2024 Semester One (1243)
A study of the earliest development of ancient Rome using written sources but with special emphasis on archaeological evidence.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 254, 354, ANCIENT 354
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ANCIENT 255

: The Later Roman Empire
2022 Semester One (1223)
A study of the Roman empire between the third and sixth centuries CE. Topics covered include the social, economic and political crises of the period, encounters and struggles between Romans and barbarians, the conflict between Paganism and Christianity, and the emergence of the barbarian kingdoms in the West and the Byzantine empire in the East.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 255, 355, ANCIENT 355
92

ANCIENT 256

: The Ancient World at War
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Provides an in-depth analysis of the role of the military in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The physical evidence of warfare as well as chronological development of warfare within each society will be discussed. An additional theme will be the interweaving of the social and cultural impact of warfare and the army upon these civilisations.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 256, 356, ANCIENT 356
93

ANCIENT 260

: Roman Revolutions
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Covers the history, politics, society and culture of Rome during the late Republic and early Imperial periods. Topics include the army, religion, family, sexuality, literature, art and the life of the provinces, set against the dramatic breakdown of old systems of government and their replacement with a new model of rule.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 203, 213, 260, 360, ANCIENT 360
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ANCIENT 280

: Art and Society in Ancient Rome
2021 Semester One (1213)
A study of the art and architecture of the ancient Romans. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the visual arts as vehicles for the expression of social values and political and imperial ideas.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History, Art History, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 380, CLASSICS 280, 380
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ANCIENT 285

: Classical Tragedy
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Tragedy as a concept, a means of interpreting events, and a literary genre, is central to the ancient Greeks' way of constructing their world. Through a close reading of a selection of ancient dramas, this course will explore the nature and interpretation of tragedy with particular reference to Aristotle's <i>Poetics</i>.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History, Drama, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 385, CLASSICS 285, 385
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ANCIENT 310

: Egyptian Language 2A
2024 Semester One (1243)
This course carries on from ANCIENT 220, with reading extended historical, narrative, and religious texts.
Prerequisite: ANCHIST 220 or ANCIENT 220
Restriction: ANCHIST 310, 340
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ANCIENT 311

: Ancient Greek Language: Intermediate
2024 Semester One (1243)
The analysis and description of Ancient Greek grammar, practice in the translation of Ancient Greek to and from English, vocabulary acquisition.
Prerequisite: ANCIENT 221 or GREEK 101
Restriction: ANCIENT 321, GREEK 200-310
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ANCIENT 311

: Ancient Greek Language: Intermediate
2023 Semester One (1233)
The analysis and description of Ancient Greek grammar, practice in the translation of Ancient Greek to and from English, vocabulary acquisition.
Prerequisite: ANCIENT 221 or GREEK 101
Restriction: ANCIENT 321, GREEK 200-310
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ANCIENT 314

: Special Topic: Ancient Barbarians and Others
2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines the history of the idea of the barbarian in the ancient world, case-studies of late Roman barbarian kingdoms such as the Vandals and Goths, and modern receptions of ancient ideas about barbarians and barbarity from the nineteenth century to the present.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Classical Studies, Ancient History or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek or Latin
Restriction: ANCIENT 214, HISTORY 254, 354
100

ANCIENT 315

: Special Topic: Hellenistic Society
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines the Hellenistic Period from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII as an era of cultural contact and exchange. Considers the narrative of this dynamic period. Develops understanding of the intersection of Greek, Egyptian, Achaemenid, Near Eastern, and Roman traditions in the vast regions ruled by Alexander’s successors through the lenses of structures, places, ideas, and anxieties.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Classical Studies, Ancient History or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek or Latin
Restriction: ANCIENT 215