100-level

CLAS120
People, Places and Histories of the Graeco-Roman World
Description
In this course we will survey events in antiquity from Homer through to the Roman Emperor Constantine. On the way we will explore the world of fifth century Athens, gaining an insight into the society that established democracy and move on to appreciate Alexander's campaigns and the formation of the Hellenistic kingdoms after his death. We will also turn to the west of the Mediterranean Sea and investigate the development of Rome from a small town to the capital of a large Empire, its constitutional transformations and the social impact of those changes on people's sense of place and identity.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester One 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
CLAS111; CLAS112; CLAS113
CLAS122
Myth, Power and Identity in the Graeco-Roman World
Description
In this course students will consider how the Greeks and the Romans thought of themselves and others in their mythology and social power structures. Students will gain an understanding of ancient cosmic world-views, gender issues, colonisation and identity in Archaic and Classical Greece and Augustan Rome, and the relevance of such ideas now. Students will read, analyse and interpret ancient literary texts (selections from epic, tragedy, etc.) and material culture (art and architecture) that depict Greek and Roman myths as well as expressing ancient political and social views.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Semester Two 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
CLAS104; CLAS105
CLAS135
Beginner's Greek
Description
An introduction to Ancient Greek grammar and to the reading of Ancient Greek texts, building on from the material learnt in CLAS151. Students, in this course, concentrate on Ancient Greek only, learning the language of fifth century Athens through the reading of texts. The dialect we learn is Attic Greek, which, when learnt, will enable access to other Greek dialects including New Testament Greek.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CLAS151, or by approval of the Head of Department.
Restrictions
CLAS131
CLAS145
Beginners' Latin
Description
An introduction to Latin grammar and to reading Latin, following on from CLAS151.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Semester Two 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CLAS151 or by approval of the Head of Department
Restrictions
CLAS143
CLAS151
Greek and Latin for Absolute Beginners
Description
This course introduces Greek, Latin grammar to students by way of English grammar. At the end of the course students will understand the most important basic grammatical concepts in Greek and Latin and will have a working vocabulary of about 75 words in each language. They will be prepared to continue more intensive study in Greek and/or Latin.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester One 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
CLAS134, CLAS144, CLAS 143, CLAS 131

Not Offered Courses in 2024

100-level

CLAS104
Greek Mythologies
Description
This course focuses on one of the great mainstays of Western culture that has endured for over 3,000 years: myths told by the Greeks in their literature and art to explain everything from the origins of the cosmos to the end of the heroic age. Themes include: the rise of Zeus and the Olympians to power; Demeter and Dionysos; Prometheus and the origins of human technology; heroes such as Heracles, Oedipus, Achilles, Odysseus as well as figures such Medea and Helen of Troy. In addition to analysis of ancient material, there will also be discussion of the vast influence of Greek myth on subsequent western art, literature and film from Botticelli and Byron to Brad Pitt and more.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2018 , 2019
For further information see CLAS104 course details
Points
15 points
CLAS105
Roman Mythologies
Description
An introduction to Roman myths and the mythology of "Empire" and the way these are disseminated (or subverted) in literature and art. Topics include legendary figures (eg Aeneas and Romulus) as well as historical figures of legendary status (eg Spartacus, Cleopatra and Nero).
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019
For further information see CLAS105 course details
Points
15 points
CLAS106
Ancient Egyptian Art
Description
An introduction to Egyptian Art from the pre-dynastic to the Roman period.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see CLAS106 course details
Points
15 points
CLAS111
Greek History
Description
The history of the Greek world from Homer to the Hellenistic age.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2018 , 2019
For further information see CLAS111 course details
Points
15 points
CLAS112
Roman History
Description
The history of the Roman world from the Etruscans to the late Roman Empire.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2014 , 2015 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019
For further information see CLAS112 course details
Points
15 points
CLAS134
Beginners' Greek A
Description
An introduction to Greek grammar and reading Greek. Students learn the language and literature of primarily Athens of the fifth and fourth centuries BC, and focus on texts closely modelled on authors such as Plato, Aristophanes and more. The course involves some study of the cultural background of these texts, including the philosophy of Socrates, life during wartime and the role of women in ancient Greece.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021
For further information see CLAS134 course details
Points
15 points
CLAS144
Beginners' Latin A
Description
An introduction to Latin grammar and to reading Latin.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021
For further information see CLAS144 course details
Points
15 points