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ANCIENT 285
: Classical Tragedy2024 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 385, CLASSICS 285, 385
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ANCIENT 310
: Egyptian Language 2A2025 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 310, 340
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ANCIENT 310
: Egyptian Language 2A2024 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 310, 340
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ANCIENT 311
: Ancient Greek Language: Intermediate2025 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 321, GREEK 200-310
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ANCIENT 311
: Ancient Greek Language: Intermediate2024 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 321, GREEK 200-310
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ANCIENT 311
: Ancient Greek Language: Intermediate2023 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 321, GREEK 200-310
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ANCIENT 314
: Special Topic: Ancient Barbarians and Others2023 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 214, HISTORY 254, 354
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ANCIENT 315
: Special Topic: Hellenistic Society2023 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 215
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ANCIENT 316
: Sex and Power in Greece and Rome2023 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 216, CLASSICS 216, 316
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ANCIENT 321
: Ancient Greek Literary Texts2025 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
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ANCIENT 325
: Greek and Roman Comedy2021 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 225, CLASSICS 220, 320
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ANCIENT 351
: Ancient Egyptian Art: Icon and Narrative2024 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 251, 351, ANCIENT 251
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ANCIENT 351
: Ancient Egyptian Art: Icon and Narrative2021 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 251, 351, ANCIENT 251
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ANCIENT 352
: Egyptian Religion2025 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 252, 352, ANCIENT 252
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ANCIENT 352
: Egyptian Religion2022 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 252, 352, ANCIENT 252
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ANCIENT 353
: Early Egypt2023 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 253, 353, ANCIENT 253
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ANCIENT 354
: Early Rome2024 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 254, 354, ANCIENT 254
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ANCIENT 355
: The Later Roman Empire2025 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 255, 355, ANCIENT 255
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ANCIENT 355
: The Later Roman Empire2022 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 255, 355, ANCIENT 255
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ANCIENT 356
: The Ancient World at War2022 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 256, 356, ANCIENT 256
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ANCIENT 360
: Roman Revolutions2025 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 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 260, 303, 313, 360, ANCIENT 260
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ANCIENT 360
: Roman Revolutions2021 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
Restriction: ANCHIST 260, 303, 313, 360, ANCIENT 260
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ANCIENT 377
: Study Abroad (Rome)2025 Summer School (1250)
Study abroad on archaeological sites in the Roman Empire.
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 377, CLASSICS 377
Restriction: ANCHIST 377, CLASSICS 377
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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
Restriction: ANCHIST 379
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ANCIENT 380
: Art and Society in Ancient Rome2021 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
Restriction: ANCIENT 280, CLASSICS 280, 380