1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar Programs | 1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar Programs |
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| 1999 - 2000 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR | ||
| Carleton University |
Classics
(Arts and Social Sciences)
1416 Dunton Tower
Telephone: 520-5644
Professor
R.C. Blockley, B.A.(Leicester), M.A.(McMaster), Ph.D.(Nottingham)
D.G. Beer, B.A. (Bristol), M.A. (McMaster), • R. Jeffreys, B.A.(London), M.A.(McMaster), Ph.D.(London)
Trevor Hodge
A.S. Fotiou • T.R. Robinson • Carl Widstrand
Students currently enrolled in degree programs offered by the Classics discipline should contact the School regarding their remaining requirements.
Minor in Classics
A Minor in Classics requires 4.0 credits in Classics ,with a GPA of 4.0 or better, including:
1. First-Year Seminar 01.116 or 1.0 credit in Classical Civilization or Greek or Latin at the 100-level.
2. At least one of 13.200 or 13.209 (18.209).
3. At least one of 13.290 (24.290) or 13.291 (or 24.291).
4. 1.0 credit in Classical Civilization at the 300-level or 1.0 credit in Greek or Latin at the 200 level (or above).
A minimum of 2.0 credits must be taken at Carleton.
| Category for Breadth | Courses in this unit |
| The temporal dimension of human societies, analyzing times before the present era or societies other than our own | All Classics courses not listed in any other category; all courses in Greek; all courses in Latin |
| The artifacts of the imagination in literature and/or other forms, or that addresses the life of the imagination and culture. |
(13.)200, 209 |
| The understanding of social, technological and/or natural processes and the ways in which that understanding is obtained in science and social science. | (13.)235 |
| Matters of human values, ethics and social responsibilities | (13.)206* |
Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 1999-2000, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.
An investigation of important issues relating to the Greek and Roman world. Themes will be drawn from literature, history, art, religion and social life. All texts are in English. Limited enrolment.
Precludes additional credit for Classical Civilization 13.100, 13.102* and 13.103*.
Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students entering the First year of a B.A. program.
Seminars three hours a week.
An introduction to the study of Greek and Roman antiquity and to the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. The culture and society will be set in their historical context and studied through readings from representative ancient authors ( in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Precludes additional credit for First-Year Seminar 01.116, Classical Civilization 13.102*, 13.103*, and 13.119.
Lectures two hours a week.
An introduction to the study of Greek antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. The culture and society will be set in their historical context and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Precludes additional credit for First-Year Seminar 01.116, Classical Civilization 13.100, and 13.119.
Lectures two hours a week.
An introduction to the study of Roman antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. The culture and society will be set in their historical context and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Precludes additional credit for First-Year Seminar 01.116, Classical Civilization 13.100, and 13.119.
Lectures two hours a week.
A study of classical mythology, emphasizing its use in Greek and Roman literature and its place in classical art and religion. There is some discussion of classical myths in terms of contemporary interpretations of myth. (All texts used will be in English).
Precludes additional credit for Classical Civilization 13.300.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or registration in the B.Hum. program or permission of the School.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
A study, both historical and critical, of some central issues in the philosophy of Plato and of Aristotle. (Also listed as Philosophy 32.206*).
Precludes additional credit for Philosophy 32.205.
Prerequisite: At least 0.5 credit in Philosophy or Second-year standing.
Lectures three hours a week.
The evolution of western philosophy from the fourth through the twelfth century: theories of human nature, knowledge and reality are traced from the Hellenistic philosophers through the early medieval synthesis of reason with Christianity. Several thinkers (e.g. Plotinus, Augustine, and Anselm) are studied in depth. (Also listed as Philosophy 32.207*)
Precludes additional credit for Philosophy 32.225.
Prerequisite: Classical Civilization 13.206* or permission of the Philosophy department.
Lectures three hours a week.
A study through English translation of the various genres of Greek and Latin literature, especially those which influenced later European writings: epic, drama, the ode, pastoral poetry, satire. (Also listed as English 18.209.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
The interrelation of archaeology and anthropology, history, classics, art history, etc. Techniques of field archaeology such as stratigraphy, air photography, surveying, Carbon 14, typology and seriation, underwater archaeology, laboratory analysis; and the organization and administration of a major excavation.
Precludes additional credit for Classical Civilization 13.231.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
The development of science and technology in the ancient world and their practical application in such fields as ancient engineering, machinery, metallurgy, transport, building, agriculture and Hippocratic medicine; the position of the craftsman and artisan in society, the attitude of the intellectuals to science and manual labour, and the effect upon technological development of the institution of slavery. This course is suitable for students with no previous knowledge of Greece or Rome.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
The history of classical Greece to the conquest of Asia by Alexander with special attention to the development of her characteristic institutions. (Also listed as History 24.290.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
The history of ancient Rome, her organization and expansion especially during the late Republic and early Empire. (Also listed as History 24.291.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
A study of the presocratic Greek philosophers and of the Sophists and Socrates. (Also listed as Philosophy 32.301*).
Precludes additional credit for Philosophy 32.205.
Prerequisite: Classical Civilization 13.206* or permission of the Philosophy department.
Lecture three hours a week.
The study of major developments - administrative, ecclesiastical, cultural and societal - of the later Roman Empire. (Also listed as History 24.302.)
Prerequisite: A 200-level Classical Civilization course.
Lectures three hours a week.
A study of one of the major periods or themese of ancient Greek history. Topic for 1999-2000: Greek Democracy. (Also listed as History 24.309*)
Prerequisite: Classical Civilization 13.290 or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
A study of one of the major periods or themes of the history of ancient Rome. Topic for 1999-2000: The Julio-Claudian dynasty. (Also listed as History 24.311*.)
Prerequisite: Classical Civilization 13.291 or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
Students will participate for a minimum of five weeks in the excavation of an archaeological site. In addition they will study stratigraphic analysis and the recording and processing of finds. Written reports on specific aspects of the particular excavation are required.
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.230 (old 13.231) and permission of the School, or permission of the School.
This course studies Etruscan art and the development of Roman art and architecture through the Constantinian period. (Also listed as Art History 11.310*.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures three hours a week.
A study of a period or theme in the art and archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome. Topics may vary from year to year. (Also listed as Art History 11.311*.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures three hours a week.
A study of an author or topic in Greek literature.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
A study of an author or topic in Roman literature.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.
Supervised readings and research projects chosen in consultation with the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing or permission of the School.
Supervised readings and research projects chosen in consultation with the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing or permission of the School.
A seminar on the transformation of the later Roman world into the polities of early Medieval Europe and the Near East. (Also listed as History 24.402.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the School.
Seminar three hours a week.
A seminar on historical and literary aspects of a particular period of antiquity. Intended for Third- and Fourth-year students.
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.209, one of 13.290, 13.291, 13.321*, 13.322*; and permission of the School.
Seminar two hours a week.
Intended for Third- and Fourth-year students. Topic for 1999-2000: Greek Tragedy.
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.209 and permission of the School.
Seminar two hours a week.
Intended for Honours students in History and Classics who should normally be in the Third- or Fourth-years. (Also listed as History 24.429.)
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.290 or 13.291 or 13.321* or 13.322* and permission of the School.
Seminar two hours a week.
Students will participate for a minimum of five weeks in a position of responsibility in the excavation of an archaeological site. They will be responsible for excavating and for the recording, processing and analysis of finds. A specialized report on a particular aspect of the excavation is required.
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.330 and permission of the School.
These courses consist of supervised readings and research projects in a specific area of Classical Civilization to be chosen in consultation with the Honours Supervisor.
Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing and permission of the School.
These courses consist of supervised readings and research projects in a specific area of Classical Civilization to be chosen in consultation with the Honours Supervisor.
Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing and permission of the School.
These courses consist of supervised readings and research projects in a specific area of Classical Civilization to be chosen in consultation with the Honours Supervisor.
Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing and permission of the School.
A course for beginners in ancient Greek, designed to give students a grasp of basic grammatical forms and vocabulary (with reference to English derivatives) through the reading of continuous Greek.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.
A course for students with some previous knowledge of the language: study of grammatical forms and constructions; acquisition of reading skills.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.105* or equivalent.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.
Further study of the language; introduction to the reading of ancient Greek authors.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.106* or equivalent.
Precludes additional credit for Greek 15.201.
Tutorials three hours a week.
Continued study of the language; reading of selected prose and poetry by ancient Greek authors; development of translation skills.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.220* or equivalent.
Precludes additional credit for Greek 15.201.
Tutorials three hours a week.
Reading and critical discussion of selections from ancient Greek poetry.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.221* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.
Reading and critical discussion of selections from ancient Greek prose.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.221* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.
A course for beginners in Latin, designed to give students a grasp of basic grammatical forms and vocabulary (with reference to English derivatives) through the reading of continuous Latin.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.
A course for students with some previous knowledge of the language: study of grammatical forms and constructions; acquisition of reading skills.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.105* or equivalent.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.
Further study of the language; reading of selected prose and poetry by Latin authors.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.106* or equivalent.
Lectures three hours a week.
Further study of the language; introduction to the reading of Latin authors.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.106* or equivalent.
Precludes additional credit for Latin 16.201.
Tutorials three hours a week.
Continued study of the language; reading of selected prose and poetry by Latin authors; development of translation skills.
Precludes additional credit for Latin 16.201.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.220* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.
A course designed to improve the students' proficiency in sight translation from Latin and to give practice in translation from English into Latin (prose composition).
Prerequisite: Latin 16.201 or permission of the School.
Tutorials three hours a week.
Reading and critical discussion of selections from Latin poetry.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.221* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hourse a week.
Reading and critical discussion of selections from Latin prose.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.221* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.
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