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The Greeks and Romans: languages, literatures, legacies.
Classics
Overview
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The Greeks and the Romans laid foundations upon which Western Civilization rests. We owe to the
Greeks the roots of much of our literature, science, philosophy and art, while the Romans gave the still
living legacy of their language, literature and law to an empire that stretched from the North Sea to the
Persian Gulf. To allow the student to share in this rich heritage, the Department of Classics offers
courses in the languages, literature, history, philosophy and civilization of Greece and Rome.
Our courses in Greek and Roman Civilization are for students who wish to gain a general understanding
of classical antiquity and are the usual basis for further work in Classics. The 200 and 300 level courses
treat particular subjects and periods, but none of the Classics courses requires a knowledge of Greek or
Latin.
There are, however, courses in the Greek and Latin languages for both beginning and advanced
students. Those who wish to learn Greek and Latin are urged to begin their studies as early as possible
in their university careers.
Students who pass in Classics 101, 102, 312, 342, 431 and 432 may claim credit for these courses in the
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Department of History.
UPEI Department of Classics
D. F. Buck, Chair
Minor
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CLASSICS
1. A Minor in Classics consists of 21 semester hours.
2. The 21 semester hours must be distributed as follows:
(a) 6 hours in Greek or 6 hours in Latin.
(b) 6 hours in civilization courses; i.e. non-language courses offered by the Classics Department or crosslisted courses recommended by the Department.
(c) 9 hours of electives at the 200 level or above; at least 3 of these 9 hours must be at the 300 level or
above.
Faculty
D.F. Buck (Chair) - Professor
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Example Courses: 101 - Greek Civilization
102 - Roman Civilization
212 - Ancient Tragedy
342 - The Later Roman Empire (A.D. 284-410)
Course Level: 100 Level
Courses:
101 GREEK CIVILIZATION
This course surveys Greek Civilization from the Bronze Age to the death of Alexander the Great. It
examines important political, literary and artistic creations, such as Athenian democracy, tragic drama
and sculpture, within their historical contexts. The aim is to provide both a general understanding of
Ancient Greece, including its contribution to Western Civilization, and a basis for further work in
Classics.
Cross-listed with History (cf. History 251)
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PREREQUISITE: None
Three hours a week
102 ROMAN CIVILIZATION
This course surveys Roman Civilization from its beginnings to the fall of Rome. It examines important
political, literary and material creations, such as the Empire, the Aeneid, and the Colosseum, within their
historical contexts. The aim is to provide both a general understanding of Ancient Rome, including its
contribution to Western Civilization, and a basis for further work in Classics.
Cross-listed with History (cf. History 252)
PREREQUISITE: None
Three hours a week
121 CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
This course surveys the Greek and Roman myths as they are found in the religion, pre-scientific
thought, literature, philosophy and art of the Ancient World. These myths helped to make the universe,
society and the individual intelligible to the Ancients and have contributed significantly to the art and
literature of Western Civilization. The aim of the course is to provide both a general understanding of
Greek and Roman culture and a basis for further work in Classics.
Cross-listed with Religious Studies (cf. Religious Studies 121)
PREREQUISITE: None
Three hours a week
Course Level: 200 Level
Courses:
212 ANCIENT TRAGEDY
This course examines critically the more important surviving plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides
and Seneca as dramatic reflections of the political, social, moral and religious concerns of the ancient
Greeks and Romans. The aim is to develop a capacity for the critical appreciation of drama and an
understanding of the society from which it emerged.
PREREQUISITE: Classics 101, or 121, or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
222 ANCIENT COMEDY
This course examines critically the more important surviving plays of Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus
and Terence as comic reflections of the changing political, social, moral and religious concerns of the
ancient Greeks and Romans. The aim is to develop a capacity for the critical appreciation of comedy and
an understanding of the society from which it emerged.
PREREQUISITE: Classics 101, or 121, or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
231 EGYPTIAN AND MESOPOTAMIAN ART
(See Fine Arts History 201)
232 GREEK ART
(See Fine Arts History 202)
241 ROMAN ART
(See Fine Arts History 211)
262 PLATO AND ARISTOTLE
(See Philosophy 262)
288 SPECIAL TOPICS
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Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Classics at the 200 level.
Course Level: 300 Level
Courses:
312 AUGUSTUS AND THE EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE
This course gives detailed consideration to the political, military, social and economic history of the
Roman Empire from the assassination of Julius Caesar to the suicide of Nero. The focus is on the civil
wars of the Late Republic, the achievements of the Augustan Principate and its evolution under the JulioClaudian emperors. Particular attention is given to the literary and documentary sources, especially
Tacitus’ Annals and Suetonius’ Lives of the Caesars.
Cross-listed with History (cf. History 271)
PREREQUISITE: Classics 102, or 121, or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
341 ROMAN LAW
Roman Law as opposed to British Common Law is the basis of the present law of most countries in
Western Europe as well as of Quebec. It is not only fundamental for legal studies, but it also illuminates
contemporary issues like divorce and human rights. This course examines the history, sources,
procedure, substance and legacy of the Roman Civil and Criminal Law with special attention to
Justinian’s Institutes.
PREREQUISITE: Classics 102, or 312, or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
342 THE LATER ROMAN EMPIRE (A.D. 284-410)
This course gives detailed consideration to the political, military, social, economic and religious history
of the Roman Empire from the reign of Diocletian to the sack of Rome by Alaric the Visigoth. Attention is
directed to the reasons why the Romans failed to halt the decline of their Empire.
Cross-listed with History (cf. History 272)
PREREQUISITE: Classics 102, or 312, or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
388 SPECIAL TOPICS
Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Classics at the 300 level.
Course Level: 400 Level
Courses:
488 SPECIAL TOPICS
Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Classics at the 400 level.
Course Level: Language Courses
Courses:
GREEK
101
This course provides an introduction to the grammar and syntax of Classical Greek.
PREREQUISITE: None
Three hours a week
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102
This course provides a continuation of the study of the grammar and syntax of Classical Greek.
PREREQUISITE: Greek 101
Three hours a week
LATIN
101
This course provides an introduction to the grammar and syntax of the Latin language.
Three hours a week
102
This course provides a continuation of the study of the grammar and syntax of the Latin language.
PREREQUISITE: Latin 101
Three hours a week
431-432 DIRECTED STUDIES
Student and teacher jointly investigate problems or authors or do advanced language studies in
consultation with the Chair. May be used as a History credit with approval of History Chair
PREREQUISITE: Four courses in Classics
(See Academic Regulation 9 [2] for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.)
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