2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

CLASSICS 173, CLASSICS3G03 LATE ANTIQUE AND,EARLY CHRISTIAN ARTThe art and architecture of the later Roman Empire; and, tlie birth ofChristian art (A.D. 200-600).'Three lectures; one term ,Prerequisite: ART H 1ST 2C03 or CLASSICS 2C03Cross-list: ART HIST 3~03 ~,Alternates with CLASS{C$ 3H03.,f'CLASSICS 3H03. ARCHAIC GREEK ARTThe formative period of Greek Art, from its rebirth after the Dark Ages tothe Persian Wars (c. 1000-480 8.C.), and its relationship to the art of theNear East.Three lectures; one termPrerequisite: CLASSICS 2803Gross~list: ART HIST3H03 .Alternates with CLASSICS 3G03.CLASSICS 3103 . TOPICS IN GREEK ANP ROMAN LITERATURE I, Previous topics include:' Greek and Roman Epic, Greek and Roman EI'­egiac and Lyric Poetry, The.Legend of the Trojan War, Crime and Punishment,Satire, The Poet and Society .. Com:;ult the pepartment concerningthe topic to be offered:, Thre.e lectures;' on~termPrerequisite: Six units of ClassicsCross~list: COMP LIT 3103CLASSiCS 310$ may be repeated, if on a different .topic, . to a total of six units.CLASSICS 3LL3 THE HELLENISTIC AGE, The successors of Alexander, the world. of the monarchies and 'theirabsorption intothe Roman Empire. Po!itical, cultural and social achievementsin the light of modern histork:al research will be emphasized;Three hours (lectures and discussion groups); one termPrerequisit~:One of CLASSICS 1 L03,1L06, 11.\3, 2L03Cross-list HISTORY 3LL3CLASSICS 3MM3 TO.PICSIN RO'MAN HISTORY. Studies of Roman history and instit!Jtions during the Republic of the Empire.Cc;msult the Department for·:the topic to be'offered.Three lectures; one term' ". '. Prerequisite:' One of CLASSICS 1 L06, 1 LL3, 2K03; 2L03, '2LL3, 3VV3Cross-list: HISTORY3MM3 .CLASSICS 3MM3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of .. six units.CLASSICS 3003 GREEK SANCTUARIESAncient Greek sa:nctuariesand their social and political context. Topicswill include architecture and art, as well as activities such as sacrifice,athletic games, healing, qnd qrac:ular consultation.Three lectures; ohe termPrerequisite: CLASSICS 1 A03 or 2803 .;''.Alternates with CLASSICS 3S03. .CLASSICS 3S03 THE ARCHAEOLOGY OFTHEROMAN CITYUrbanism in Roman Italy through an examination of th~ archaeologicalI remains of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia and otner cit,ies of Roman Italy.Three lectures; one term'• Prerequisite': CLASSICS 1 A03 or 2C03Alternates with CLASSICS 3003.CLASSICS 3T03 ANCIENT THEATRE IN CONTEXTThe history of theatres and. theatrical production in Greece and Romewith consideration of the social'significance of drama in antiquity. Thecourse will also include archaeological material. .Three lectures; 'one term ' ,Prerequisite: CLASSICS 2'H03 or six ,units of ClassicsCross-:list: COMP LIT 3T03CLASSICS 3Y03 CLASSICAL LITERATURES AND BEYONDA study of representative texts from the Greek and Roman literary traditionsas well as their influence and afterlife in one or more later literary traditions.Two hours; one term .Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or above of a Classics orComparativeLiterature 'program or permission of the Department. 'Cross-list: COMP LIT 3Y03 ' .CLASSICS 4B03 SEMINAR IN CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGYConsult the Department concerning the topic to be offered." Seminar (two hours);ofle term -, ,Prerequisite: Six units from CLASSICS 1A03, 3Q03, 3S03 a!'ld registra~tion in Level·1I1 or. IV of an Honours program in Classics (A); or permissionof the Department " 'CLASSICS 4803 maybe repeated, if on a differenttopic, to a total of six units.Enrolment is limited. ' ,'CLASSICS 4BB3 SEMINAR IN ANCIENT ARTConsult the Department concerning the topic to be offered.Seminar (two hours); one term, '\ ,Prerequisite:CLAS~ICS 2803, 2003 and registrption in,Levellll or IV ofan' Honours program in Classics (A) '.Cross-list: ART HIST 4883,'CLASSICS 4883 maybe repeated, ifon a different topic, to a total of six units.E;prolment is limited.CLASSICS 4E03' SEMINAR IN ANCIENT SOCIETYConsult the Department for the topic to be offered.Prerequisite: Six units from CLASSICS2K03, 2L03, 2LL3, 3C03, 3CC3,3E03, 3LL3and registration in Level III or iv of an Honours program inClassics (A); or permission of the departmentCLASSICS 4E03 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.Enrolment is limited. 'CLASSICS4K03 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY ,A critical, study of. one or more anyient Greek philosophers such asParmenides, Plato, Aristqtle.'Seminar ,(two hoUrs); one term,'.,Prerequisite: CLASSICS 2P06 and registration in Level III or aboveCross~list: PHILOS 4K03Offered in alternate years.This course is adminiptered by the Departmenfol Philosophy.CLASSICS'4T03 . INDEPENDENT STUDY "Reading and research in'Classics, supervised by a-department member andculminating in a major paper to be evaluated by the supervisor, with ,confirmationby a second reader. See Department for more detailed guidelines.Tutorials; two terms ., . , ,'Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of any Honours program in Classicswith aCumulative Average,of at least 9.5; and permission of th~ DepartmentNotes:1. Students should note that the Departnienthas ,classified itsGreek language courses Linder the "following categories:, Introductory Level Language Course". GREEK 1Z03; 1ZZ3 .Intermediate Level 'Language CoursesGREEK 2A03;2AA3'2. Students with Grade 12 Greek U (or QAC Ancient Greek) shouldnormally register in GREEK 2A03, but with special permission, mayregister in either GREEK1 Z03 or 1 ZZ3.Courses itrno prerequisite is listed, the course is open.,, GREEK 1Z03 BEGINNER'S INTENSIVE ANCIENT GREEK I,A rapid introduction to the basic grammar of Ancient Greek~Three lectures; one term'Antirequisite: GREEK 1Z06, Not open to graduates of Grade 12 Greek U (or OAC Ancient Greek),who must· have special permission to register in the course. 'GREEK 1ZZ3 BEGINNER'S INTENSIVE ANCIENT GREEK"ThiS course continues the'study of the grammar of Ancient Greek begunin Greek 1 Z03 and introduces. students to the reading of passages fromGreek authors.'Three lectures; one term ,. .Prerequisite: GREEK 1Z03.Students with Grade 12 Greek U (o~ OAeAncient Greek) must obtain special permission to register in the course.Antirequisite: GREEK 1 Z06 .' " "ThIs course, with a grade qfat least B- is accepted as a prerequisite foradmission to 'any H,onours program in Classics, or, with a grade oratleast C-, for admission to the B.A. program in Classics.,GREEK 2A03 . INTERMEDIATE GRE,EK IA study of selected passages from Greek authors designed todevelbpa "student's prqficiencyiri reading Greek. The course will also includegrammatical exercises.Three lectures; on'e term ..' '. , ': , ', Prerequisite: One of Grade 12 Greek U (or OAC ,Ancient Greek), GREEK1 Z06' or 1 ZZ3. Students using this course as a Humanities I requirementwill register for GREEK '2A03 and 2AA3 . , 'GREEK 2AA3 INTERMEDIATE GREEK"A study of' selected passages from Greek authors designed to developfurther the student'sprofici,ency in reading Greek. 'Three lectures; one termPrerequisite: GREEK2A03j"