An examination of Roman slavery using a variety of sources (historical and juridical texts, funerary inscriptions, archaeological evidence) in order...
Previous topics include: Greek and Roman Epic, Greek and Roman Elegiac and Lyric Poetry, The Legend of the Trojan War, Crime and Punishment, Satire,...
A study of the birth of rationalistic and naturalistic thought in Greece, placing this intellectual revolution in its social, political and cultural...
Studies of Greek history and institutions. Consult the department for the topic to be offered. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): Six units...
Studies of Roman history and institutions. Consult the department for the topic to be offered. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): Six units...
Ancient Greek sanctuaries and their social and political context. Topics will include architecture and art, as well as activities such as sacrifice,...
The archaeology of three cities in Italy (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia) will be examined, with a focus on urbanism, public space, and domestic...
A study of the role of religion in Roman public and private life using literary, documentary and archaeological evidence. Three lectures; one term ...
A detailed study of one or more of Plato
Representative texts of the Latin poet Ovid will be read in translation, especially his erotic poetry and mythical stories. There will be literary...
A study of Greek and especially Roman satirical writing in translation, with a stress on attack, entertainment and preaching. Three lectures: one term...
A detailed study of various parts of the philosophy of Aristotle. Topics covered may include Aristotle
Consult the Department concerning the topic to be offered. Seminar (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): Six units from CLASSICS 1A03, 2C03, 3Q03,...
Consult the Department concerning the topic to be offered. Seminar (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CLASSICS 2B03, 2C03 and registration in...
Consult the Department for the topic to be offered. Seminar (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): Six units from Level II or III Classics and...
Consult the Department for the topic to be offered. Seminar (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): Six units from CLASSICS 2K03, 2L03, 2LA3, 2LB3,...
Students will learn the techniques of archaeology in the field (survey, excavation, finds processing) by participating in an excavation at a classical...
An examination of attitudes to death and commemoration at ancient Rome incorporating written sources and material culture. Seminar (two hours); one...
A critical study of one or more ancient Greek philosophers such as Parmenides, Plato, Aristotle. Seminar (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): One...
A study of the institutional, social and cultural dynamics of popular self-government in Athens, exploring how Athenian democracy compares and...