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MINOR CONCENTRATION IN CLASSICS 18 credits (expandable)
Program Requirements
The Minor Concentration in Classical Studies introduces students to the linguistic, historical and cultural dimensions of Greece and Rome. The Minor Concentration can be expanded to a Major Concentration in Classics.
Required Course (3 credits)
CLAS 201
Greece and Rome
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
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Complementary Courses (15 credits)
15 credits of Classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:
- 6 credits minimum of Ancient Greek or Latin.
CLAS 210
Introductory Latin 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A course designed for beginners with little or no background in Latin. Introduction to basic grammar, vocabulary, morphology. Reading of simple sentences and connected passages.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 210D1/D2 prior to September 2016.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Brahm H Kleinman, Briar Bennett-Flammer, Carolyn Tobin
CLAS 212
Introductory Latin 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Continued introduction to Latin grammar, vocabulary, and morphology. Reading of more complex sentences and longer connected passages.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Winter
- Prerequisite(s) CLAS 210 or equivalent.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 210D1/D2 prior to September 2016.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Brahm H Kleinman, Martin Sirois
CLAS 215
Intensive Introductory Latin
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A course designed for beginners with little or no background in Latin. Intensive introduction to grammar, vocabulary, morphology; the reading of sentences and connected passages. Equivalent to CLAS 210 and 212.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 220
Introductory Ancient Greek 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A course designed for beginners with little or no background in ancient Greek. Introduction to basic grammar, vocabulary, morphology. Reading of simple sentences and connected passages.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 220 D1/D2 prior to September 2016.
CLAS 222
Introductory Ancient Greek 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Continued introduction to ancient Greek grammar, vocabulary, and morphology. Reading of more complex sentences and longer connected passages.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-quisite(s): CLAS 220 or equivalent
- Restriction(s): Not open to student who have taken CLAS 220D1/D2.
CLAS 310
Intermediate Latin 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
CLAS 312
Intermediate Latin 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of Latin texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor.
CLAS 315
Intermed. Latin 2: Selections
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A study of selected works in Latin. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 320
Intermediate Ancient Greek 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor
CLAS 322
Intermediate Ancient Greek 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of ancient Greek texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 320 or permission of the instructor
CLAS 326
Interm Anc Greek 2: Selections
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation of ancient Greek texts selected from a given topic, theme, genre, or author. Texts and authors change from year to year.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s) : CLAS 320 or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 410
Advanced Latin: Authors
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.
CLAS 412
Advanced Latin: Themes
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.
CLAS 419
Advanced Latin: Post-Classical
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of 300-level Latin or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 420
Advanced Ancient Greek: Author
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
CLAS 422
Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected.
CLAS 429
Medieval Greek
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
- NOTE: Minimum 3 credits CLAS courses at the 400-level
- NOTE: Maximum 9 credits complementary courses at the 200-level
Additional Note: a maximum total of 6 credits of non-CLAS McGill courses and/or classics courses not taken at McGill (transfer credits) may be counted toward the program.
Classics Minor Program Advising/Audit Form (FA 2017 and later)
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MAJOR CONCENTRATION IN CLASSICS (36 credits)
Program Requirements
The Major Concentration in Classical Studies is an in-depth study of ancient Greece and Rome. Two Streams are offered. The Classical Languages stream emphasizes ancient Greek and Latin language, requiring advanced coursework in one or both languages. The Classical Studies stream provides a broad foundation in ancient languages and Greek and Roman literature while allowing students greater flexibility to take a variety of courses in translation.
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Complementary Courses (36 credits)
36 credits from one of the following two streams.
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Classical Languages Stream
3 credits of the following:
CLAS 201
Greece and Rome
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
33 credits of classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:
- Minimum 6 credits advanced Ancient Greek and/or Latin.
CLAS 410
Advanced Latin: Authors
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.
CLAS 412
Advanced Latin: Themes
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.
CLAS 419
Advanced Latin: Post-Classical
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of 300-level Latin or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 420
Advanced Ancient Greek: Author
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
CLAS 422
Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected.
CLAS 429
Medieval Greek
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
- NOTE: Maximum 12 credits of complementary courses at the 200 level.
- NOTE: 9 credits maximum of non-CLAS courses may be counted toward the program.
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Classical Studies Stream
9 credits from the following:
CLAS 201
Greece and Rome
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
CLAS 301
Ancient Greek Lit & Society
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Survey of ancient Greek literature in translation, covering the key genres and texts in their social and historical contexts. The material to be discussed includes Archaic epic, lyric, and elegy; Classical tragedy, comedy, and historiography; Hellenistic poetry, and literature of the Roman Imperial period.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 200.
CLAS 302
Roman Literature and Society
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: An exploration of Roman texts written during the Republican and Imperial periods (200 BCE-400 CE) and the study of social contexts in which they were written.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 208.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
27 credits of classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:
- Minimum 6 credits intermediate Ancient Greek and/or Latin.
CLAS 310
Intermediate Latin 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
CLAS 312
Intermediate Latin 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of Latin texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor.
CLAS 315
Intermed. Latin 2: Selections
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A study of selected works in Latin. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 320
Intermediate Ancient Greek 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor
CLAS 322
Intermediate Ancient Greek 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of ancient Greek texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 320 or permission of the instructor
CLAS 326
Interm Anc Greek 2: Selections
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation of ancient Greek texts selected from a given topic, theme, genre, or author. Texts and authors change from year to year.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s) : CLAS 320 or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
- NOTE: Minimum 6 credits 400-level CLAS courses.
- NOTE: Maximum 12 credits of complementary courses at the 200 level.
- NOTE: 9 credits maximum of non-CLAS courses may be counted toward the program.
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Additional Note: For either stream students may count a maximum total of 12 credits of non-CLAS McGill courses and/or classics courses not taken at McGill (transfer credits) toward the program.
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Classics Major Program Advising/Audit Form (FA 2017 and later)
HONORS IN CLASSICS (54听Credits)
Program Requirements
The Honours Classics program is designed for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in Classics or related discipline. The program is highly interdisciplinary. It emphasizes the study of ancient Greek and Latin, requiring proficiency in both languages and advanced coursework in at least one, combined with a strong foundation in ancient history, literature and material cultural studies. Honours students are encouraged to begin coursework in both Greek and Latin as soon as possible, and to meet with the classics program adviser to map out their courses and program.
According to Faculty regulations, Honours students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and maintain a minimum program GPA of 3.00.
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Required Courses (24 credits)
CLAS 201
Greece and Rome
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
CLAS 301
Ancient Greek Lit & Society
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Survey of ancient Greek literature in translation, covering the key genres and texts in their social and historical contexts. The material to be discussed includes Archaic epic, lyric, and elegy; Classical tragedy, comedy, and historiography; Hellenistic poetry, and literature of the Roman Imperial period.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 200.
CLAS 302
Roman Literature and Society
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: An exploration of Roman texts written during the Republican and Imperial periods (200 BCE-400 CE) and the study of social contexts in which they were written.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 208.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 310
Intermediate Latin 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
CLAS 312
Intermediate Latin 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of Latin texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 310 or permission of the instructor.
CLAS 320
Intermediate Ancient Greek 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor
CLAS 322
Intermediate Ancient Greek 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of ancient Greek texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 320 or permission of the instructor
CLAS 500
Classics Seminar
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Seminar on a topic in ancient Greek or Roman literature and society. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Open to U2 or U3 Honours students and MA students or by permission of instructor
- Terms
- Instructors
- Darian M Totten
- Charles W Gladhill
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Complementary Courses (30 credits)
30 credits classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:
- Minimum 6 credits advanced ancient Greek and/or Latin.
CLAS 410
Advanced Latin: Authors
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.
CLAS 412
Advanced Latin: Themes
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.
CLAS 419
Advanced Latin: Post-Classical
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of 300-level Latin or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 420
Advanced Ancient Greek: Author
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
CLAS 422
Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected.
CLAS 429
Medieval Greek
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
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- Minimum 3 credits advanced classical literature courses:
CLAS 400
Ancient Drama and Theatre
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A synchronic study of ancient Drama from Greece to Rome with a focus on historical and performance context in addition to literary interpretation.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 300.
CLAS 401
Ancient Comedy
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A study of ancient Greek and Roman comedy, including authors such as Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, and Terence. Issues connected to performance, textual interpretation and the social role of comedy will be explored.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 307.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 402
Hellenistic Lit. and Society
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: The cultural legacy of Hellenistic Alexandria, with focus on scientific, mathematical, literary, philological, philosophical, and religious developments and innovations.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 305.
- Prerequisite(s): HIST 205 or HIST 231 or permission of the instructor.
CLAS 403
The Greek and Roman Novel
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A study of the ancient novel, including Petronius, The Satyricon, Apuleius, The Golden Ass and Longus, Daphnis and Chloe. Issues connected to the novel's development and generic formations, its social and historical contexts, and influence will be discussed.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 309.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 405
The Epic Tradition
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: The course covers major epics of the Mediterranean world such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Apollonius' Argonautica, Vergil's Aeneid, Ovid's Metamorphoses, Lucan's Bellum Civile, and Statius' Thebaid. Issues connected to social and cultural context, performance, literary theory, and interpretation will be discussed.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 371.
- Texts taught in translation, no knowledge of ancient Greek or Latin required.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 406
Greek and Roman Historiography
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Seminar on the works of the Greek and Roman historians (in translation) who founded a new literary genre for the exploration of past and present events; interpretation of their approaches towards history and theories for their study.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): 3 credits in Classics at the 300 level or up or permission of instructor.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 490.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
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- Minimum 3 credits courses in ancient history or classical civilization:听
CLAS 303
Ancient Greek Religion
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Focus on the history of Greek religion in the Classical Period. Particular attention will be paid to the Greek concept of divinity, local pantheons, civic festival calendars, the topography of myth and ritual, ideas concerning the afterlife, mystery cults, oracles and games and the literary representations of religion.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 380.
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 203 or HIST 205 or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 304
Ancient Greek Democracy
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examines the conceptual history of popular government in the context of Greek political culture, from the 6th century BCE to the Roman conquest of Greece.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 305
Roman Religion
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Approaches to and problems of Roman religion. The formation of religious topography, problems of religion and empire, the religious interaction between Rome and other Mediterranean peoples, the complex discourse between religion and philosophy, the reformulation of Roman religion during the imperial period, and the rise of Christianity within a pagan Roman world.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 381.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 306
Classics in Modern Media.
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Receptions of the classical paradigm of Ancient Greece and Rome in modern media, the classical tradition, and current scholarship.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 206.
CLAS 308
Gender in the Ancient World
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: An exploration of gender roles in the Ancient Mediterranean world.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CLAS 370.
CLAS 404
Classical Tradition
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examines the evolution of Classical Antiquity's social and cultural status from the 17th c. to the present day. Particular consideration is given to the processes of the ongoing professionalization of history and archeology as academic disciplines, the emergence of new political usages of the past, the transformation of cultural practices from the Grand Tour to the modern museum and tourism.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 202 or related courses or permission of instructor
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
HIST 205
Ancient Mediterranean History
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: An introduction to the history of the ancient Mediterranean world, focusing on Greek and Roman civilization.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken HIST 275.
HIST 275
Ancient Roman History
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: A survey of Roman history from the foundation of Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken HIST 205.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
HIST 368
Greek Hist: Classical Period
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: The Classical period of Greek history, from the end of the Persian wars to the death of Alexandra the Great (479-323 BC).
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
HIST 369
Greek History: Early Greece
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: Historical study of the period from the Mycenean Age to the end of the Archaic Age.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
HIST 375
Rome: Republic to Empire
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: Roman history from the Gracchi to the death of the emperor Nero, 133 BCE to 68 CE. The collapse of the Roman republic, the reorganization of the Roman state under Augustus, and the Roman empire and society under the early emperors.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
HIST 376
Fall of the Roman Empire
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: Transformation of the Roman world, 1st-7th CE. Considers various perspectives and narratives of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire based on historical and material evidence.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
HIST 391
Rise of Rome
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: Rome's rise from city-state to world power, 338 - 133 BCE, the nature Roman conquest, and the impact of empire on Roman society.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
HIST 400
Ancient Greece, Rome and China
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: A comparative analysis of the political cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and China, c. 500 BCE to 500 CE, exploring societal distinctions through topics such as the role of historical traditions, power configurations, public oratory, elite representation, funerary rites and political spaces.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
HIST 407
Topics in Ancient History
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: An in-depth look at various topics in ancient history.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: 3 credits in Ancient history at the 300-level or permission of instructor.
HIST 450
Ancient History Methods
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: Different methods and strategies employed by Ancient historians, including numismatics, epigraphy, and papyrology.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: 3 credits at the 300-level in Ancient history or permission of the instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
HIST 469
Alexander & Hellenistic World
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: The history and culture of the Hellenistic period, from the Age of Alexander to the rise of the successor kingdoms and their interactions with Rome; discusses the
development of a new sense of globality and its impact on the local horizon of cities across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): 3 credits in Ancient history at the 300-level or permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken HIST 407 in winter 2015 or winter 2017.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
HIST 475
Topics: Roman History
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: In-depth examination of a selected topic, theme, or period of ancient Roman history.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
Note: Other courses may be counted towards this requirement with the approval of the program adviser.
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- Minimum 3 credits in classical art or archaeology:
ARTH 209
Intro to Ancient Art and Arch
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Art History: Survey of ancient art and architecture: pre-historic Europe, ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Focus is on issues of political power, gender, sexuality, race, the formation of individual and group identities, and the relation between the body and social space.
Offered by: Art History & Communications
HIST 262
Medit & Euro Interconnections
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
History: Introduction to the cultural practices and political experiences that have shaped the Eastern Mediterranean and South-Eastern Europe examined diachronically. Topics adressed include empires and nations, religion, politics of memory and space, archeology and historical legacies, migrations.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken HIST 462.
- The course is composed of two to four interrelated seminars and includes field excursions. One section of 30 students maximum will be offered.
- There is a fee of $3,300 (in 2018) for the McGill Summer Studies in Greece activity associated with registration in course HIST 262. The fee includes accommodation based on double room occupancy, meals, onsite visits, course packs and travel within Greece when associated with onsite visits. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements and travel insurance costs.
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- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
CLAS 240
Intro to Classical Archaeology
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Introduction to the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman Mediterranean through a survey of major sites, artifacts and monuments. Emphasis on archaeological theory and methodology.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
CLAS 345
Study Tour: Greece
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: A study of Greek history and culture through the sites and monuments of ancient Greece. Includes preparatory meetings, site and museum visits, and specialized lectures on site. A fee is charged of $2400 to cover certain travel expenses within Greece, accommodation including breakfast and entrance fees to all sites visited throughout the tour.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisites:Permission of instructor.
- Course includes preparatory class meetings at McGill followed by study tour in Greece. Typically offered in alternating summers.
- Students are responsible for all expenses associated with travel, accommodation, food, etc.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 348
Topics: Classical Archaeology
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Study of a theme, subject, or question, concentrating on selected physical sites, monuments, artifacts, or other case studies in classical archaeology.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): HIST 205 or CLAS 240 or permission of instructor
- This course may occasionally be taught during the summer term at a site or sites in the Mediterranean as a field studies course.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 349
Archaeology Fieldwork: Italy
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Field course offering an introduction to archaeological field methods and laboratory work, and discussion of theoretical interpretation of archaeological data in the context of an Italian archaeological site potentially across multiple time periods (prehistoric, pre-Roman, Roman, late antique and medieval). Taught in Italy.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
- Taught in Italy during the summer. Course typically includes visits to cultural, historical or archaeological sites. Students are responsible for their own airfare to Italy.
- There is a fee of $3013.46 for the McGill Salapia Field School in Italy associated with registration in CLAS 349. The fee includes shared apartment accommodation for groups of four students, meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner M-R and breakfast and lunch M-F), field tools and weekday transportation to and from the dig site. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements to Puglia and travel insurance costs.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
Note: Other courses may be counted towards this requirement with the approval of the program adviser.
- NOTE: Maximum 18 credits of complementary courses at the 200 level.
Additional Note: a maximum total of 18 credits of non-CLAS McGill courses and/or classics courses not taken at McGill (transfer credits) may be counted toward the program.
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Classics Honours Program Advising/Audit Form (FA 2017 and later)
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Joint Honors--Classics Component (36 Credits)
Program Requirements
Students wishing to study at the Honours level in two disciplines can combine Joint Honours program components in any two Arts disciplines. For a list of available Joint Honours programs, see "Overview of Programs Offered" and "Joint Honours Programs". The Joint Honours Component Classics emphasizes the study of ancient Greek and Latin: proficiency in both languages is required, advanced coursework is required in at least one of the classical languages. The program is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in classics or related disciplines (such as ancient History), or for graduate programs that require proficiency in ancient languages.听
According to Faculty regulations, Honours students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and maintain a minimum program GPA of 3.00.
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Required Courses (12 credits)
CLAS 201
Greece and Rome
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
CLAS 310
Intermediate Latin 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
CLAS 320
Intermediate Ancient Greek 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 220 or permission of instructor
CLAS 500
Classics Seminar
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Seminar on a topic in ancient Greek or Roman literature and society. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Restriction(s): Open to U2 or U3 Honours students and MA students or by permission of instructor
- Terms
- Instructors
- Darian M Totten
- Charles W Gladhill
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Complementary Courses (24 credits)
24 credits of Classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:
- Minimum 6 credits advanced Ancient Greek and/or Latin.
CLAS 410
Advanced Latin: Authors
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.
CLAS 412
Advanced Latin: Themes
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Pre-requisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Latin is expected.
CLAS 419
Advanced Latin: Post-Classical
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of 300-level Latin or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
CLAS 420
Advanced Ancient Greek: Author
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
CLAS 422
Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once.
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite: CLAS 322 or permission of instructor
- This is a language course. Reading knowledge of Ancient Greek is expected.
CLAS 429
Medieval Greek
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Classics: Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods
Offered by: History and Classical Studies
- Prerequisite(s): CLAS 312 or permission of instructor
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
- NOTE: Maximum 15 credits complementary courses at the 200 level.
- NOTE: Maximum 9 credits of non-CLAS courses.
Additional Note: students may count a maximum total of 12 credits of non-CLAS McGill courses and/or classics courses not taken at McGill (transfer credits) toward the program.
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Classics Joint Honours Program Advising/Audit Form (FA 2017 and later)