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CLA - �tudes anciennes / Classical Studies

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CLA1101	Greek Civilization	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The Greek world and its achievements. Introduction to certain aspects of classical Greek civilization: literature, religion, philosophy, art and architecture, science and engineering, private life, political activity. Special attention is paid to aspects which still influence contemporary western civilization. BACK TO TOP

CLA1102	Roman Civilization	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The Roman World and its achievements. Introduction to certain aspects of Roman civilization: literature, religion, philosophy, art, and architecture, science and engineering, private life, political activity, the rise of Christianity. Special attention is paid to aspects still influence contemporary western civilization. BACK TO TOP

CLA1501	La civilisation grecque	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Le monde grec et ses r�alisations. Introduction � certains aspects de la civilisation grecque : litt�rature, religion, philosophie, art, et architecture, sciences et g�nie, vie priv�e, activit� politique. On accorde une attention sp�ciale aux aspects qui font partie de notre h�ritage culturel. BACK TO TOP

CLA1502	La civilisation romaine	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Le monde romain et ses r�alisations. Introduction � certains aspects de la civilisation romaine : litt�rature, religion, philosophie, art, et architecture, sciences et g�nie, vie priv�e, activit� politique, naissance du christianisme. On accorde une attention sp�ciale aux aspects qui font partie de notre h�ritage culturel. BACK TO TOP

CLA2101	The Beginnings of Greek Civilization	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A general history of Greece from the Bronze Age to the eve of the Battle of Marathon (490 B.C.). (Also offered as HIS2101). BACK TO TOP

CLA2102	Athens, Persia, and Sparta	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A general history of Greece from the Battle of Marathon (490 B.C.) to the Battle of Mantinea and the General Peace (362 B.C.). (Also offered as HIS2102). BACK TO TOP

CLA2103	The Republic	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A general history of Rome from its foundation (753 B.C.) to the death of Caesar (44 B.C.). (Also offered as HIS2103). BACK TO TOP

CLA2104	The Early Empire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A general history of Rome from the "first triumvirate" (60 B.C.) to the accession of Septimius Severus (A.D. 193). (Also offered as HIS2104). BACK TO TOP

CLA2105	Introduction to Classical Archaeology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The contribution of archaeology to our understanding of the ancient world. The history of archaeology: the great archaeologists and the major sites, such as Troy, Athens, Pompeii, and Rome. BACK TO TOP

CLA2110	Archaeological Methods and Techniques	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The contribution of archaeology to our understanding of the ancient world. General and theoretical introduction to the different techniques employed in archaeology and their development. (Also offered as HIS2110). BACK TO TOP

CLA2115	Sport and Recreation in the Ancient World	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Examination of sporting activities, their context and significance in the Greek and Roman worlds: competitive sports (e.g. the Olympics and chariot racing), private pursuits in the gymnasium and at home, other areas of recreation (e.g. the symposium). BACK TO TOP

CLA2132	Ancient Science and Technology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The development and practical application of science and techonology in the ancient world and the position of craftsmen and artisans in society; the attitude of intellectuals to science; the effect of the institution of slavery upon technological development. BACK TO TOP

CLA2144	Theatre History I: From Ritual to Profession	(3b,0,0) 3 cr.
History of the theatre from its origins to the beginnings of the renaissance. The study of dramatic texts and dramaturgy, theatre architecture and technology, staging, theatrical convention, and the social and historical context of theatre production. (ALSO OFFERED AS THE2144). BACK TO TOP

CLA2151	Bronze Age Art in the Mediterranean	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Art in the Mediterranean world, 3000 BC to 700 BC: Minoan Crete, "Mycenaean" mainland Greece; the Iron Age in Greece and Italy. Villanovans and earliest Etruscans. BACK TO TOP

CLA2152	Greeks, Italians, and the Arts of the Near East	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Art in the Mediterranean world, c. 750 BC to 480 BC: "Orientalizing" and "Archaic" art in Greece and Italy. The first flowering of Etruscan culture and Rome's place in it. BACK TO TOP

CLA2153	Classical Art and the Hellenistic World	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Art in the Classical and Hellenistic ages, c. 500 BC to 80 BC: Classical and Hellenistic Athens and the Greek- speaking world; Etruscan art in Italy and the birth of Roman art. BACK TO TOP

CLA2154	Art in the Roman Empire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Art in the Mediterranean under an expanding Roman Empire. Art and propaganda; "Romanization"; private art at home and abroad. Roman content in Greek dress. BACK TO TOP

CLA2301	Homer and Virgil	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Selected readings in translation from the three most influential classical epics: the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid. BACK TO TOP

CLA2311	Greek Tragedy	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The origin and development of Greek tragedy. The study of selected plays. Theatre-building and staging in the ancient world. BACK TO TOP

CLA2312	Greek and Roman Comedy	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Origin and development of comedy in Greece and Rome. Study of selected plays. Theatre-building and staging in the ancient world. BACK TO TOP

CLA2323	Greek Mythology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to greek myths in their religious and historical context; their impact on western art and literature. Reading in translation of ancient sources (Homer, Hesiod, The Greek Tragedians, etc). BACK TO TOP

CLA2335	Western Europe from the 5th to the 15th Century	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to medieval history, from the barbarian invasions to the Age of Discovery. Origins and development of political, economic and social structures of the western world. (Also offered as HIS2335). BACK TO TOP

CLA2501	Les d�buts de la civilisation grecque	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Histoire g�n�rale de Gr�ce, de l'�ge du bronze � la veille de la bataille de Marathon (490 av. J.-C.). (Aussi offert sous la cote HIS2501). BACK TO TOP

CLA2502	Ath�nes, la Perse et Sparte	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Histoire g�n�rale de la Gr�ce, de la bataille de Marathon (490 av. J.-C.) � la bataille de Mantin�e et � la Paix g�n�rale (362 av. J.-C.). (Aussi offert sous la cote HIS2502). BACK TO TOP

CLA2503	La R�publique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Histoire g�n�rale de Rome, de sa fondation (753 av. J.-C.) � la mort de C�sar (44 av. J.-C.). (Aussi offert sous la cote HIS2503). BACK TO TOP

CLA2504	Le Haut-empire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Histoire g�n�rale de Rome, du "premier triumvirat" (60 av. J.-C.) � l'accession au pouvoir de Septime S�v�re (193 ap. J.-C.). (Aussi offert sous la cote HIS2504). BACK TO TOP

CLA2505	Initiation � l'arch�ologie classique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Contribution de l'arch�ologie � notre connaissance du monde antique. Histoire de l'arch�ologie : les grands arch�ologues et les grands sites (Troie, Ath�nes, Pomp�i et Rome). BACK TO TOP

CLA2510	M�thodes et techniques en arch�ologie	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Contribution de l'arch�ologie � notre connaissance du monde antique. Introduction g�n�rale et th�orique aux diff�rentes techniques employ�es en arch�ologie et � leur d�veloppement. (Aussi offert sous la cote HIS2510). BACK TO TOP

CLA2532	Science et technologie dans l'antiquit�	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Le d�veloppement et les applications pratiques de la science et de la technologie dans le monde ancien; la situation sociale des artisans; l'attitude des intellectuels face � la science; l'effet de l'esclavage sur le d�veloppement technologique. BACK TO TOP

CLA2544	Histoire du th�tre I : du th�tre rituel au th�tre professionnel	(3b,0,0) 3 cr.
Histoire g�n�rale du th�tre depuis les origines jusqu'� la Renaissance. �tude de la litt�rature dramatique et de la dramaturgie, des modes de repr�sentation et de l'architecture th�trale, des modes de production et des techniques sc�niques ainsi que des conditions sociopolitiques et historiques. (Aussi offert sous la cote THE2544.) BACK TO TOP

CLA2551	L'art de l'�ge du bronze autour de la m�diterran�e	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
L'art dans le monde m�diterran�en, de 3000 av. J.-C. � 700 av. J.-C. : la Cr�te Minoenne, la Gr�ce Continentale Myc�nienne; l'�ge du fer en Gr�ce et en Italie. Les Villanoviens et les premiers �trusques. BACK TO TOP

CLA2552	Les grecs, les italiens et les arts du proche-orient	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
L'art dans le monde m�diterran�en, de 750 � 480 av. J.-C. : l'art "Orientalisnat" et "Archa�que" en Gr�ce et en Italie. L'�panouissement de la culture �trusque et le r�le de Rome dans cet essor. BACK TO TOP

CLA2553	L'art classique et le monde hell�nistique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
L'art aux �poques classique et hell�nistique, de 500 av. J.-C. � 80 av. J.-C. : l'Ath�nes Classique et Hell�nistique et le monde d'expression grecque; l'art �trusque en Italie et la naissance de l'art romain. BACK TO TOP

CLA2554	L'art de l'Empire romain	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
L'art dans le monde m�diterran�en sous l'empire romain en expansion. L'art et la propagande; la "Romanisation"; l'art priv� en Italie et dans les provinces. L'influence romaine dans le v�tement Grec. BACK TO TOP

CLA2701	Hom�re et Virgile	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude, � partir de traductions, de textes tir�s des trois grandes �pop�es antiques : l'Iliade, l'Odyss�e et l'En�ide. BACK TO TOP

CLA2711	La trag�die grecque	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Origine et �volution de la trag�die grecque. �tude d'oeuvres majeures. Am�nagement du th�tre et la mise en sc�ne. BACK TO TOP

CLA2712	La com�die grecque et romaine	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Origine et �volution de la com�die chez les Grecs et les Romains. �tude d'oeuvres majeures. Am�nagement du th�tre et la mise en sc�ne. BACK TO TOP

CLA2723	La mythologie grecque	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction aux mythes et l�gendes des Grecs qui ont marqu� les litt�ratures occidentales. Extraits en traduction des auteurs qui racontent ces mythes (Hom�re, H�siode, les trag�diens grecs, etc.). BACK TO TOP

CLA2735	L'occident du cinqui�me au quinzi�me si�cle	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction � l'histoire m�di�vale, des invasions barbares aux grandes d�couvertes. Mise en place et d�veloppement des structures politiques, �conomiques et sociales du monde occidental. Aussi offert sous la cote HIS2735. BACK TO TOP

CLA3000	Stage arch�ologique I	6 cr.
Initiation pratique aux objectifs, aux moyens et aux imp�ratifs de la fouille. Stage d'une dur�e minimale de cinq semaines ou l'�quivalent sur un chantier de fouilles arch�ologiques approuv� par le d�partement. Pour plus de renseignements consulter le d�partement. Pr�alable: CLA2510 ou �quivalent et permission du D�partement. Archaeological Field Work I Practical introduction to the goals, methods, and requirements of an archaeological dig. A minimum of five weeks or equivalent on a dig approved by the Department. Consult the Department for Further information. Prerequisite: CLA2510 or equivalent and permission of the Department. CLA2510 or equivalent and permission of the Department. BACK TO TOP

CLA3110	Topics in Ancient History I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Major issues in Greek or Roman history. Topics to be offered in rotation as advertised by the Department. (Also offered as HIS3110). BACK TO TOP

CLA3120	Topics in Ancient History II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Major issues in Greek or Roman history. Topics to be offered in rotation as advertised by the Department. BACK TO TOP

CLA3323	The City in the Greek World	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Archaeological and literary evidence for the nature and development of urban life in the Greek world. BACK TO TOP

CLA3324	The City in the Roman World	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The Roman city, its parts and its operation. The major building programs in Rome and in the provinces. The course will make use of literary sources, epigraphy, and archaeological evidence. BACK TO TOP

CLA3510	Th�mes choisis en histoire ancienne I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude de th�mes choisis en histoire grecque ou romaine. Les th�mes varient tous les ans. Consulter la brochure du d�partement. Aussi offert sous la cote HIS3510. BACK TO TOP

CLA3520	Th�mes choisis en histoire ancienne II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude de th�mes choisis en histoire grecque ou romaine. Les th�mes varient tous les ans. Consulter la brochure du d�partement. BACK TO TOP

CLA3723	L'urbanisme dans le monde grec	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
La nature et le d�veloppement de l'urbanisme dans le monde grec. �tude des sources litt�raires et des documents arch�ologiques. BACK TO TOP

CLA3724	L'urbanisme dans le monde romain	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
La ville romaine, ses composantes et ses fonctions. Les grands programmes �dilitaires � Rome et dans les provinces. L'�tude s'appuiera sur les sources litt�raires, �pigraphiques et arch�ologiques. BACK TO TOP

CLA3900	Stage arch�ologique II	3 cr.
�tude approfondie des diff�rentes techniques. Stage d'une dur�e minimale de trois semaines sur un chantier de fouilles arch�ologiques approuv� par le D�partement. Pour plus de renseignements, consulter le D�partement. Pr�alable: CLA3000 et permission du D�partement. Ce cours ne peut �tre combin� pour fin de cr�dits avec CLA4000.Archaeological Field Work II Advanced archaeological field work. A minimum of three weeks on a dig approved by the Department. Consult the Department for further information. Prerequisite: CLA3000 and permission of the Department. CLA3000 and permission of the Department. This course cannot be combined for credits with CLA4000. BACK TO TOP

CLA4000	Stage arch�ologique avanc� et supervision	6 cr.
Stage d'une dur�e minimale de cinq semaines ou l'�quivalent sur un chantier d'arch�ologie classique approuv� par le d�partement. Les stagiaires doivent assumer une responsabilit� scientifique et participer � l'encadrement p�dagogique d'�tudiants. Pour plus de renseignements, consulter le d�partement. Pr�alable: CLA3000 ou �quivalent et permission du D�partement. Ce cours ne peut �tre combin� pour fin de cr�dits avec CLA3900.Les cours CLA3900 et CLA4000 sont mutuellement exclusif. Advanced Archaeological Field Work II Advanced archaeological field work combined with instruction in leading a dig and teaching on a classical site. A minimum of five weeks or equivalent on a dig approved by the Department. Consult the Department for further information. Prerequisite: CLA3000 or equivalent and permission of the Department. CLA3000 or equivalent and permission of the Department. This course cannot be combined for credits with CLA3900.CLA3900 and CLA4000 are mutually exclusive. BACK TO TOP

CLA4121	Seminar in Ancient Art I	3 cr.
Advanced study of topics in Greek or Roman art, with reference to their iconographic, cultural, and historical importance. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. BACK TO TOP

CLA4151	Ancient History Seminar	3 cr.
Focussed investigation of selected themes and topics in Greek or Roman history. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. BACK TO TOP

CLA4521	S�minaire en art ancien I	3 cr.
�tude avanc�e de sujets touchant l'art Grec ou Romain; importance iconographique, culturelle et historique des oeuvres d'art �tudi�s. Pr�alable: Permission du D�partement. BACK TO TOP

CLA4551	S�minaire en histoire ancienne	3 cr.
�tude approfondie de th�mes choisis en histoire Grecque ou Romaine. Pr�alable: Permission du D�partement. BACK TO TOP

CLA4990	�tudes dirig�es en histoire ancienne	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Directed Studies in Ancient History BACK TO TOP

CLA4997	�tudes dirig�es en arch�ologie classique	3 cr.
Directed Studies in Classical Archaeology BACK TO TOP