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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
302

ANCIENT 255

: The Later Roman Empire
2025 Semester One (1253)
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
303

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
304

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
305

ANCIENT 260

: Roman Revolutions
2025 Semester Two (1255)
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
306

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
307

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
308

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
309

ANCIENT 310

: Egyptian Language 2A
2025 Semester One (1253)
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
310

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
311

ANCIENT 311

: Ancient Greek Language: Intermediate
2025 Semester One (1253)
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
312

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
313

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
314

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
315

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
316

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
317

ANCIENT 321

: Ancient Greek Literary Texts
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Detailed study of prescribed texts with reference to their language and meaning, and critical appreciation of their literary, historical and/or philosophical qualities.
Prerequisite: ANCIENT 311 or GREEK 200
318

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
319

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
320

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
321

ANCIENT 352

: Egyptian Religion
2025 Semester Two (1255)
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
322

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
323

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
324

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
325

ANCIENT 355

: The Later Roman Empire
2025 Semester One (1253)
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