25 courses in the 1974–75 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Professor and Chairman of R.L. Myers the Department
Classics Faculty
Assistsant Professor, Deputy P. Forsyth, A.B.Mount Holyoke), M.A. Ph.D.Toronto) Chairman (Classics)
Professors P. Keresztes, M.A.(Toronto), Ph.D(Graz) D.C. Mackenzie, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(Princeton)
Assistant Professors §8.B.P. Haag, B.A., M.A.(Queen’s), M.Phil.(Toronto) R.L. Porter, B.A.(McMaster), M.A., Ph.D.«(Princeton)
French Faculty
Associate Professor; J.R. Dugan, B.A., M.A(Toronto), Ph.D. (Yale) Associate Chairman; Deputy Chairman (French) Professors A. Ages, B.A.(Carleton), M.A., Ph.D. (Ohio State) J JR. Finn, C.R., B.A.(Western), M.A.(Toronto), Ph.D (Illinois) R.L. Myers, B.A.(Western), M.A., Ph.D(Johns Hopkins)
Associate Professors J.J. Binamé, L. en Phil. rom., Agrégé (Brussels) ; J. Lafrance, B.Paed., M.A., Ph.D.(Laval) C. Racine, B.A.(Joliette), Lic. en Péd., Lic. és Lettres, D.E.S. (Montréal), Doctorat és Lettres (Nice) W.D. Wilson, M.A., Ph.D(Trinity College, Dublin)
Assistant Professors P.H. Dubé,B.A., M.A(Toronto), Ph.D.(Ohio State) R.J. Fournier, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(Western)
Lecturers (part-time) P. Aplevich, B.A. M.A.(Waterloo) HS. Fournier, B.A.(Toronto), M.A.(Western) M. Henning, B.A.(Western), M.A.(Waterloo) P. Socken, B.A .(Toronto), M.A (Iowa).
Spanish Faculty
Professor, Deputy J.C. McKegney, B.A.(Western), M.A (Oregon), Ph.D.(Washington) Chairman (Spanish) Diploma (Santander)
Assistant Professors C.M. Fernandez, Lic. en Arg.(Madrid), M.A (Tulane), D.Lit. et ; Phil. Universitas Complutensis (Madrid) B.C. Thalman, B.A.(DePauw), M.A., Ph.D.(Ohio State) Italian Faculty
Assistant Professors] E. Evans, Laurea in pedagogia (Padua) J A. Gualtieri, B.A.(Toronto), M.A .(Colorado)
General Remarks
Department of Classics and Romance Languages
1 The number of lectures per week shown after certain course descriptions is an attempt to indicate.the “normal”. The instructor will determine how often his particular class will meet. 2) In choosing his course each year, the student should always bear in mind the requirements of the profession he intends to enter after graduation. The members of the department are at
_ all times willing to advise the student if he so wishes.
3) Students entering their second year will require the following number of departmental courses in order to graduate with major or honours standing in French, Spanish or Classics: a) Major in 3 year programme-—6 courses, except Classics-5 courses b) Double honours programme-8 courses (except French and Political Science-7 courses) c) Single honours programme-—10 courses
Undergraduate Courses
Classics Classical Civilization (Courses in Translation)
A survey of several aspects of the civilization of Classical Greece. Topics studied, based on primary (in English translation) and secondary sources, will include the individual, the city, institutions and amusements. Three lectures, Fall term
A course similar to 201* above, but dealing with Classical Rome. Three lectures, Winter term
With regard to the following two courses, Classical Civilization *251*—Classical Civilization 252*, the Classics Division will accept History 255 as an alternative for Classics credit. But a student May Not take both History 255 and Classical Civilization 251*—Classical Civilization 252*.
A survey of the civilizations of the Near East and of Greece, emphasizing their political, military, social and economic aspects. This course is acceptable for credit by the History department. Three lectures, Fall term
A military, political, social, economic survey of Rome from earliest times to the Empire’s fall. This course is acceptable for credit by the History department. Three lectures, Winter term
A study of mediaeval literature, art, architecture, music and other expressive forms. The period from late antiquity to the High Middle Ages will be studied. Three lectures, Fall term. Not offered in 1974-75
A study of mediaeval literature, art, architecture, music and other expressive forms. The period from the High Middle Ages to Renaissance and Reformation will be studied. Three lectures, Winter term. Not offered in 1974-75
A study of the evolution of ancient epic from Homer to Vergil. The beginnings of the art of tragic drama will be studied through the plays of Aeschylus. Three lectures, Fall term
A study of classical Greek tragic drama featuring the plays of Sophocles and Euripides. The art of comedy will be examined through the plays of Aristophanes and Plautus. Other verse forms will be studied as time permits. Three lectures, Winter term
A general survey of Graeco-Roman mythology. Attention will also be devoted to such topics as the state cults, Oriental mystery religions in the Mediterranean area, and the Ruler Cult and worship of the Roman Emperor. Three lectures, Year course
A study (in translation) of the major classical writers of satire and of their influence on English writers of the Renaissance and Neo-Classical periods. Forms such as formal verse satire, epigram and Menippean satire will be studied in both Classical and English writers ,including Horace, Juvenal, Donne, Pope, Martial, Jonson, Petronius, Lucian, More and Swift. This course may be taken for English credit and will be taught jointly by instructors from the two departments. (same as English 355*). Fall term
A study (in translation) of significant Classical writers using pastoral and mythological elements in their works, and of their influence on English writers of the Renaissance and Neo-Classical periods. Writers such as Ovid, Shakespeare, Theocritus, Vergil, Spenser, Milton, Marvell and Pope will be studied. This course is offered for credit in either the Classics and Romance Langauges or English Departments and will be taught jointly by two instructors from the respective departments. (same as English 32 356*). Winter term. Not offered in 1974-75
A survey of the art and architecture of the ancient Greek world from the Minoan to the Hellenistic periods. (same as Fine Arts 310*) Three lectures, Fall term
A survey of the art and architecture of the Roman world from Etruscan to Imperial times. (same as Fine Arts 311*) Three lectures, Winter term ‘
A detailed study of a selection of problems in Greek History. This course is acceptable for credit by the history department. Prerequisite: Class. Civ. 251* or History 255 Fall term. Not offered in 1974-75
Department of Classics and Romance Languages
A detailed study of a selection-of problems in Greek History. This course is acceptable for credit by the history department. Prerequisite: Class, Civ. 251* or History 255 Winter term. Not offered in 1974-75
A study of the relationship between Christianity and the Roman > Empire from the earliest beginning to 200 A.D. This course includes topics such as the trial of Christ; the trials of Paul before governors of the Empire; the burning of Rome in 64 A.D. and the subsequent outlawing of Christianity; the suppression of the Bacchanals; legislation governing the persecution of Christians, and other topics. Fall term
A continuation of the course above. Topics included are the persecutions by the Emperors Decius and Valerian, the ‘Great Persecution’ and finally the triumph of Christianity under the Emperor Constantine..
Winter term
A detailed study of a selection of problems in Roman History. History 345* is acceptable for Classics credit in lieu of this course Prerequisite: Class. 252* or History 255. Fall term. Not offered in 1974-75
A detailed study of a section of problems in Roman History. History 346* is acceptable for Classics credit in lieu of this course. Prerequisite: Class. Civ. 252* or History 255. Winter term. Not offered in 1974-75
The political collapse of the empire and its subsequent division to protect its frontiers and secure an unchallenged succession; economic collapse and measures to bring about recovery; the introduction of oriental ideas of the ruler as the vice-regent of heavenly authority; attempts to revive orthodox paganism and the long persecution of the Christian Church. Not offered in 1974-75
His early career and rise to imperial power; his victories over Maxentius and Licinius; the sole ruler of the Roman Empire; his measures to secure the empire and restore the economy; his close relationship with the Christian Church and his efforts to secure its unity; the problems of his conversion to Christianity : and the establishment of ‘new Rome’. Fall term
A study of the major prose writers of antiquity in the fields of history and philosophy. Included are Herodotus and Thucydides (Greek history), Plato (Greek philosophy), Livy and Tacitus (Roman History), and Seneca (Roman philosophy). Other authors may be read as time allows. Winter term
Senior seminar. An in-depht study of various problems and aspects of Roman Civilization and History. (same as History 400) Not offered in 1974-75
By arrangement with the Department, an individual student or a small group of students will follow a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member.