Course Listing

Medieval Europe from the birth of Christianity and collapse of the Roman Empire in the West through the establishment of "barbarian" kingdoms, survival and transformation of the Eastern Roman Empire, spread of Islam, Carolingian Renaissance, ninth- and tenth-century invasions, and Europe's gradual recovery and reorganization around the year 1000. Prerequisite: 3.0 university credits or permission of the chair. Equivalent to AHCL 2051H.

Cross-listed: HIST-2051H

An introduction to historiography between Archaic Greece and the late Roman Empire, examining both the history of this period and its construction by ancient writers. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits. Not open to students with credit for AHCL 2102H or 2105H. Equivalent to AHCL 2103H.

Cross-listed: HIST-2103H

The methods and achievements of archaeologists and the art history of Egypt from the period of the Pharaohs, through the Persians and the Greeks to the Romans. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits. Equivalent to AHCL 2201H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-2201H

An introduction to the major sites, monuments, and artefacts of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Period, focusing on how material remains are used to reconstruct various aspects of ancient society. Topics include art and architecture, trade and exchange, religion, burial customs, economy, and state formation. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits. Equivalent to AHCL 2205H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-2205H

An introduction to Roman material culture from the Iron Age through the Late Empire. Topics include the development of a distinctively Roman culture, the influence of the Greek world, the spread of Roman imperialism, the impact of Christianity, and the continuing relevance of Roman institutions in modern society. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits. Equivalent to AHCL 2206H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-2206H

The literature of the ancient Greek and Romans constitutes one of the most influential set of texts in world history. Reaching from antiquity to the digital age, this course introduces students to core methodological approaches, including issues of language and translation, the textual tradition, and historical context. Prerequisite 4.0 university credits. Not open to students with credit for AHCL 2301H or 2302H. Equivalent to AHCL 2303H.

A study of early Greek philosophy focusing on Socrates, Plato, and their most influential predecessors. Complements PHIL-AGRS 2430H. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits or permission of department chair. Equivalent to AHCL 2420H.

Cross-listed: PHIL-2420H

A study of Greco-Roman philosophy focusing on Aristotle and the Hellenistic philosophers including the Epicureans and Stoics. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits or permission of department chair. Recommended: PHIL-AGRS 2420H. Equivalent to AHCL 2430H.

Cross-listed: PHIL-2430H

Introduces students to the social and cultural presence, significance, and role of women in ancient Greece and Rome. Particular attention will be given to those few sources and evidence that offer a female perspective from these patriarchal societies, including literature, philosophical and medical treatises, law codes, and the visual arts. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits. Not open to students with credit for AHCL-WMST 2310H or 2320H. Equivalent to AHCL 2520H.

Cross-listed: GESO-2520H

An examination of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, exploring the literary and material evidence for these monuments, their enduring cultural impact, and why the list includes some famous monuments but excludes many others.

Cross-listed: ANTH-2530H

Continuation of classical Greek syntax and grammar, followed by readings from ancient authors. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in GREK 1001H or permission of program.

Completion of classical Greek syntax and grammar, followed by readings from ancient authors. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in GREK 2000H or permission of program.

A continued study of the grammar and syntax of Latin, while introducing readings from ancient authors. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in LATN 1001H or permission of program.

Completes the study of the grammar and syntax of Latin, with increasing emphasis on readings from ancient authors. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in LATN 2000H or permission of program.

A focused study of a particular topic in the study of ancient Greek and Roman history. Topics change from year to year but emphasis will be on understanding some aspect of Mediterranean antiquity from a historical perspective. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits. Equivalent to AHCL-HIST 3155H.

Offers both a survey of the life and deeds of Alexander and an examination of the background, the ancient sources (studied in English), and modern assessments. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits. Equivalent to AHCL 3170H, 3171H.

Cross-listed: HIST-3171H

In ancient Greece and Rome, exclusionary rituals and secretive initiation cults like those of Dionysos, Mithras, Isis, and Christianity overturned entrenched social norms and threatened the cohesion of the state. Archaeological and written evidence provide evidence for the origins, impact, and legacy of such practices in the ancient Mediterranean. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits including one of AGRS-HIST 2103H (or AHCL 2103H), ANTH-AGRS 2205H or 2206H. Equivalent to AHCL 3222H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-3222H, HIST-3222H

An exploration of the material culture of the Aegean Basin from the Neolithic Period through the Late Bronze Age (ca. 8000-1100 BCE), focusing on such topics as the built environment, art and symbolism, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs, and social stratification and state formation. Prerequisite: ANTH-AGRS 2205H. Equivalent to AHCL 3250H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-3250H

A focused study of a particular topic in the study of Mediterranean archaeology. Topics change from year to year but will focus on some aspect of the material record of the cultures surrounding the Mediterranean Basin from the end of the Late Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire. Prerequisite: ANTH-AGRS 2205H. Equivalent to AHCL 3255H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-3255H

Ancient Greeks and Romans explored concepts of love, sexual roles, and violence through writing that inspires scholars and artists to this day. This course draws upon works ranging from ancient drama and poetry to philosophy and epitaphs in order to explore both ancient attitudes and their critical reception. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits. Equivalent to AHCL 3310H.

Cross-listed: GESO-3310H

Furthers the study of classical Greek, involving reading, translation, analysis of original Greek texts, and intensive study of Greek grammatical principles. Prerequisite: 80% or higher in GREK 2001H. Because the core texts change from year to year, students may take the course more than once with permission of program. Not open to students with credit for GREK 3001H or 3002H.

Further advances understanding of Latin through a thorough and vigorous regimen of translation, composition, and study of advanced grammar. Prerequisite: 80% or higher in LATN 2001H. Because the core texts change from year to year, students may take the course more than once with permission of program. Not open to students with credit for LATN 3001H or 3002H.

Students gain practical experience in the processes of scholarly investigations and dissemination of findings by engaging in the ongoing research project of the instructor. Prerequisite: 10.0 university credits, including AGRS course(s) to be specified on a course-by-course basis. Equivalent to AHCL 4001H, 4002H.

Students gain practical experience in the processes of scholarly investigations and dissemination of findings by engaging in the ongoing research project of the instructor. Prerequisite: 10.0 university credits, including ANTH and/or AGRS/AHCL course(s) to be specified on a course-by-course basis. Equivalent to AHCL 4003H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-4003H

The cultural identity of living peoples and the appreciation of the human past rely on the safeguarding of tangible heritage, yet physical remains of the past are under constant threat of destruction, disappearance, or distortion. What underlies these threats, and how effectively are legal and professional standards addressing them? Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits. Equivalent to AHCL 4145H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-4145H

Using anthropological theory and archaeologically-generated data sets, this course explores the characteristics of, and reasons for, the "collapse" of complex societies. The focus is on the last two phases of the "Adaptive Cycle": release and reorganization. Implications for the contemporary world are also discussed. Prerequisite: 10.0 university credits or permission of instructor. Equivalent to AHCL 4180H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-4180H, ERSC-4180H

Using archaeological and environmental theory and diverse data sets, lectures and student research projects explore human impacts on ancient environments. The focus is on the first two phases of the "Adaptive Cycle": exploitation and conservation. Seminars concentrate on contemporary environmental issues. Prerequisite: 10.0 university credits or permission of instructor. Equivalent to AHCL 4185H.

Cross-listed: ANTH-4185H, ERSC-4185H