College of the Humanities
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
Classical Civilization (CLCV) Courses
Survey of Greek Civilization
Introduction to the study of Greek antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. Greek culture and society are set in their historical contexts and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Lecture three hours a week.
Survey of Roman Civilization
Introduction to the study of Roman antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. The culture and society are 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.
Lecture three hours a week.
Elementary Language Tutorial I
Elementary study of an ancient language.
Tutorial two hours a week plus out-of-class requirements.
Elementary Language Tutorial II
Elementary study of an ancient language.
Tutorial two hours a week plus out-of-class requirements.
Introduction to Archaeology I
Introduction to the history, theory and practice of field archaeology. Excavations from all time periods and global regions will be discussed. Focus will be placed on excavation methods and technology, including dating, that enhance understanding of sites both on land and underwater.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2300 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.
Introduction to Archaeology II
Continues the examination of various aspects of field archaeology begun in CLCV 1008. This course places greater focus on recent approaches to the interpretation of remains. These include environmental, cognitive and bioarchaeological approaches.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2300 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.
Intermediate Language Tutorial I
Intermediate study of an ancient language.
Tutorial two hours a week plus out-of-class requirements.
Intermediate Language Tutorial II
Intermediate study of an ancient language.
Tutorial two hours a week plus out-of-class requirements.
Greek and Roman Epic
An examination of the genre of epic in Greco-Roman antiquity, including a close reading of translations of Homer and Vergil.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2009 and ENGL 2009 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.
Greek and Roman Drama
An examination of the genres of tragedy and comedy in Greco-Roman antiquity.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2009 or ENGL 2009 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.
Scientific and Medical Terminology
Examination of Ancient Greek and Latin roots of technical terms found in the sciences, engineering, and medicine.
Greek Religion
A study of religion in ancient Greece.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2102 and RELI 2734.
Lecture three hours a week.
Roman Religion
A study of religion in ancient Rome.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2102 and RELI 2734.
Lecture three hours a week.
Ancient Philosophy: The Search for Wisdom
An exploration of ancient philosophy as a search for wisdom and happiness from its Presocratic beginnings in Greece to its development in the Hellenistic world and Imperial Rome. Emphasis on philosophy as a contemplative activity and as a way of life.
Precludes additional credit for PHIL 2006, CLCV 2006, PHIL 2007, CLCV 2007 (no longer offered).
Greek Art and Archaeology
The art, architecture and archaeology of ancient Greece. Vase painting, sculpture, architecture, town planning and analogous arts.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2302 (no longer offered) and ARTH 2100 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.
Roman Art and Archaeology
The art, architecture and archaeology of the ancient Romans. Vase painting, sculpture, architecture, town planning and analogous arts are studied.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2302 and ARTH 2100.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Ancient Science and Technology
The development and application of ancient science and technology in the fields of ancient engineering, machinery, metallurgy, transport, building, agriculture and Hippocratic medicine; the social position of craftsmen and artisans, the attitude of intellectuals to science and manual labour, the effects of slavery.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the Department. This course is suitable for students with no previous knowledge of Greece or Rome.
Lecture three hours a week.
Classical Mythology
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.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2000 and ENGL 2007 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.
Origins of the Greeks
The history of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through the Archaic period.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2900 and HIST 2900.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of unit.
Lecture three hours a week.
Democracy to Alexander
The history of ancient Greece from the classical period to Alexander.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2900 and HIST 2900.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.
Rise of the Roman Empire
The history of ancient Rome from early Rome to the end of the Republic.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2901 and HIST 2901.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.
Rome of the Caesars
The history of ancient Rome from the end of the Republic to the coming of Islam.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2901 (no longer offered) and HIST 2901 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lecture three hours a week.
Studies in Classical Civilization
A study of a selected topic in ancient history, literature, languages, culture, archaeology and/or technology.
Lecture three hours a week.
Topics in Ancient History
A study of a selected topic in ancient history.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.
Early Greek Philosophy
A study of the pre-Socratic philosophers and of the Sophists and Socrates.
Prerequisite(s): CLCV 2105 or PHIL 2005 or permission of the Philosophy department.
Lectures three hours a week.
Topics in Classical Civilization
A study of a selected topic in classical civilization.
Lecture three hours a week.
The Later Roman Empire
The study of major developments - administrative, ecclesiastical, cultural and societal - of the later Roman Empire.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 3002 and HIST 3002.
Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level CLCV course.
Lecture three hours a week.
Topics in Ancient Philosophy
A study of philosophers, texts, problems and issues in ancient philosophy, generally with a focus on Plato and Aristotle.
Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit in PHIL and second-year standing, or permission of the Philosophy department.
Lectures three hours a week.
Studies in Greek History
Study of a period or theme in Greek History.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in CLCV courses (or equivalent) or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.
Studies in Roman History
Study of a period or theme in Roman History.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in CLCV courses (or equivalent) or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.
Field Work I: Greek and Roman World
Students will participate for a minimum of three weeks on an archaeological field project (i.e., excavation or survey) relevant to the Greek and Roman world. They will learn archaeological documentation and the analysis, recording, and processing of finds.
Also listed as ARCY 3301.
Prerequisite(s): CLCV 1008 and CLCV 1009 or CLCV 2300 and permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Studies in Greek Art
A study of period or theme in the art and archaeology of Ancient Greece. Topics may vary from year to year.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3731and ARTH 3101 (no longer offered) and RELI 3306 (if taken summer 2005, summer 2006, summer 2007).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.
Studies in Roman Art
A study of a period or theme in the art and archaeology of the ancient Romans. Topics may vary from year to year.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3731 and ARTH 3101(no longer offered) and RELI 3306 (if taken summer 2005, summer 2006, summer 2007).
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.
Greek and Roman Studies Abroad
This course combines academic study in Canada with first hand examination of museum collections and sites of the ancient world, normally in Greece and Italy. Course content varies from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in Greek and Roman Studies, any level (CLCV, GREK, or LATN. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Hours to be arranged.
Studies in Greek Literature
A study of an author or topic in Greek literature. Contents of this course vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in CLCV courses (or equivalent) at second year level or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.
Studies in Roman Literature
A study of an author or topic in Roman literature.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in CLCV courses (or equivalent) at second year level or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Lecture three hours a week.
Field Work II: Greek and Roman World
Students participate for a minimum of three weeks in a position of responsibility (for example, as a trench supervisor or lab assistant) on an archaeological field project relevant to the Greek and Roman world.
Also listed as ARCY 4000.
Prerequisite(s): CLCV 3300 and permission of the unit. Permission of the unit is required to repeat this course.
Field work
Topics in Ancient History
Intended for Honours students in History and Classics who should normally be in the third and fourth-years.
Also listed as HIST 4210.
Prerequisite(s): CLCV 2902 (HIST 2902), CLCV 2903(HIST 2903) or CLCV 2904 (HIST 2904), CLCV 2905 (HIST 2905) or CLCV 3201 or CLCV 3202 or permission of the unit.
Seminar three hours a week.
Seminar in Greek and Roman Studies
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Greek and Roman Studies B.A. program, or permission of the department.
Seminar three hours a week.
Seminar in Greek and Roman Studies
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Greek and Roman Studies B.A. program, or permission of the department.
Seminar three hours a week.
Directed Readings and Research
These courses consist of supervised readings and research projects in a specific area of Classical Civilization to be chosen in consultation with a faculty Supervisor who agrees to oversee a student's proposed research.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing and permission of the unit.
Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca