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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
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ANCIENT 316

: 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 II in Classical Studies, Ancient History, Classical Studies and Ancient History, Gender Studies, Greek, or Latin
Restriction: ANCIENT 216, CLASSICS 216, 316
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ANCIENT 325

: 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 II in Classical Studies, Ancient History, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek or Latin
Restriction: ANCIENT 225, CLASSICS 220, 320
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ANCIENT 351

: 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 II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Art History or Greek
Restriction: ANCHIST 251, 351, ANCIENT 251
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ANCIENT 351

: 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 II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Art History or Greek
Restriction: ANCHIST 251, 351, ANCIENT 251
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ANCIENT 352

: 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 II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History
Restriction: ANCHIST 252, 352, ANCIENT 252
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ANCIENT 353

: 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 II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History
Restriction: ANCHIST 253, 353, ANCIENT 253
108

ANCIENT 354

: 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 II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Latin
Restriction: ANCHIST 254, 354, ANCIENT 254
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ANCIENT 355

: 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 II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek or Latin
Restriction: ANCHIST 255, 355, ANCIENT 255
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ANCIENT 356

: 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 II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History
Restriction: ANCHIST 256, 356, ANCIENT 256
111

ANCIENT 360

: 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 II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Latin
Restriction: ANCHIST 260, 303, 313, 360, ANCIENT 260
112

ANCIENT 379

: Study Abroad (Egypt)
2024 Summer School (1240)
Study abroad on archaeological sites in Egypt.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 379
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ANCIENT 380

: 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 II in Classical Studies, Ancient History, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Latin or Art History
Restriction: ANCIENT 280, CLASSICS 280, 380
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ANCIENT 385

: 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 II in Classical Studies, Ancient History, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek, Latin or Drama
Restriction: ANCIENT 285, CLASSICS 285, 385
115

ANCIENT 729

: Egyptian Language (Higher)
2020 Semester One (1203)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Restriction: ANCHIST 729 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 729 A and B, or ANCIENT 729
116

ANCIENT 729A

: Egyptian Language (Higher)
2024 Semester One (1243)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: ANCHIST 220 or ANCIENT 220 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 729 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 729 A and B, or ANCIENT 729
117

ANCIENT 729A

: Egyptian Language (Higher)
2021 Semester One (1213)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: ANCHIST 220 or ANCIENT 220 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 729 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 729 A and B, or ANCIENT 729
118

ANCIENT 739

: Greek Language (Higher)
2020 Semester One (1203)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: GREEK 101 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 739, GREEK 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 739 A and B, or ANCIENT 739
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ANCIENT 739A

: Greek Language (Higher)
2024 Semester One (1243)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: ANCIENT 221 or GREEK 101, or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 739, GREEK 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 739 A and B, or ANCIENT 739
120

ANCIENT 739A

: Greek Language (Higher)
2023 Semester One (1233)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: ANCIENT 221 or GREEK 101, or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 739, GREEK 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 739 A and B, or ANCIENT 739
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ANCIENT 739A

: Greek Language (Higher)
2021 Semester One (1213)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: GREEK 101 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 739, GREEK 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 739 A and B, or ANCIENT 739
122

ANCIENT 741

: Latin Language (Higher)
2020 Semester One (1203)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: LATIN 101 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 741, LATIN 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 741 A and B, or ANCIENT 741
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ANCIENT 741A

: Latin Language (Higher)
2024 Semester One (1243)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: LATIN 101 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 741, LATIN 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 741 A and B, or ANCIENT 741
124

ANCIENT 741A

: Latin Language (Higher)
2023 Semester One (1233)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: LATIN 101 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 741, LATIN 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 741 A and B, or ANCIENT 741
125

ANCIENT 741A

: Latin Language (Higher)
2022 Semester One (1223)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: LATIN 101 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 741, LATIN 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 741 A and B, or ANCIENT 741