Classics Courses

CLAS 5F90
MA Research and Thesis
An extended research project involving the preparation and defence of a thesis that shall demonstrate capacity for independent work and original research and thought.

CLAS 5N00
Internship I
Three month internship at the Canadian Institute in Athens, Greece.

CLAS 5P00
Pro-seminar in Classics
A survey of the tools, resources and methodologies for a holistic study of Greco-Roman antiquity with emphasis on philology, history and material culture. Research writing for grant, abstract, conference proposal, and public presentation.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.

CLAS 5P80
Directed Reading in Classics
Directed individual or group reading in a particular area of Classics.
Restriction: permission of the Graduate Director.

CLAS 5P90
Major Research Paper
A major paper which shall demonstrate capacity for independent work and original research and thought.

CLAS 5V10-5V29
Seminar in Mediterranean Archaeology
Topics and problems in current archaeological method, theory and research in the Mediterranean basin.

CLAS 5V30
2013-14: Topography and Monuments of Rome
Study of the development of Rome, including its infrastructure and major monuments, using literary and archaeological sources and explaining the methodological challenges of integrating material and literary sources.

CLAS 5V30-5V49
Seminar in the Art and Architecture of the Greco-Roman World
Topics and problems in current research in Greek and Roman art and architecture.

CLAS 5V34
2013-14: Aegean Bronze Age
(also offered as CLAS 4V34)
Development of the Bronze Age cultures of the Aegean basin from 3000 to 1100 BC emphasizing art and architecture of the Minoans on Crete and the Myceanaeans on the Greek mainland.
Note: Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.

CLAS 5V50-5V69
Seminar in Greek and Roman Social and Cultural History
Study of a topic in Greek and/or Roman social and cultural history with emphasis on methodology and the use of sources from a variety of media.

CLAS 5V52
2013-14: Empire and Environment
(also offered as CLAS 4V52)
Roman imperial expansion explored through topological 'place-making' in texts and monuments, ethnography, and environmental impact.
Note: Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.

CLAS 5V55
2013-14: Empire and Environment
(also offered as CLAS 4V55)
Roman imperial expansion explored through topological 'place-making' in texts and monuments, ethnography, and environmental impact.
Note: Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.

CLAS 5V57
2013-14: Slavery in Ancient Greece
The institutions, economics and representations of slavery along with attitudes towards slaves in the context of other slave cultures and theoretical approaches towards slavery. Use of literary, visual and material evidence.

CLAS 5V70-5V79
Seminar in Greek and Latin Literature
Topics and Trends in the Study of Greek and Latin Literature

CLAS 5V80-5V89
Advanced Archaeological Research
Intensive archaeological fieldwork and study of material culture under supervision of a faculty member.
Note: Enrolment is limited. May not count as a credit towards degree requirements.

CLAS 5V81
2013-14: Advanced Archaeological Fieldwork in Greece
Fieldwork and study of archaeological material under the supervision of a faculty member.
Restriction: Permission of the instructor.
Note: Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course. Students are expected to pay their own expenses.

CLAS 5V83
2013-2014: Advanced Archaeological Fieldwork in Turkey
Fieldwork and study of archaeological material under the supervision of a faculty member.
Note: Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course. Students are expected to pay their own expenses.

CLAS 5V84
Study Tour to Mediterranean Lands (Turkey)
Students visit sites and museums that reflect the cultural landscape of Turkey from the Neolithic Period to the present day, with particular attention devoted to Greco-Roman antiquity. Expectations include site presentation, a visual experience essay, and maintenance of a journal.
Note: Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course. Students are expected to pay their own expenses.