CCIV 251 Greek HistoryF 3C 0.5
A survey of ancient Greece, emphasizing its political, military, social and economic aspects.
This course is acceptable for credit by the History Department.
Classical Civilization (CCIV)
16 courses in the 1984–85 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
CCIV 252 Roman HistoryW 3C 0.5
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.
Classical Studies accepts HIST 238 for Classical Civilization credit, but a student may not take both HIST 238 and C CV 252.
CCIV 255 Medieval Civilization 1F 3C 0.5
A study of medieval literature, art, architecture, music and other expressive forms. The period from late antiquity to A.D. 1200 will be studied.
CCN 26 W 3C 05
Medieval Civilization 2
A study of medieval literature, art, architecture, music and other expressive forms. The period from A.D. 1200 to the Renaissance will be studied.
CCIV 266 Ancient Tragedy in TranslationF 3C 0.5
This course focuses upon the dramatic literature of the classical age in Athens. It features the Oresteia of Aeschylus, the “Oedipus” plays of Sophocles, and the Medea, Hippolytus and Bacchae of Euripides, Roman tragedy is also studied, for comparative purposes through the plays of Seneca. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is needed. Cross-listad as DRAMA 251.
CClvV 292 F,S 3C 05 Social Problems in Antiquity A study of selected social problems in ancient Greece and Rome. Each year, 2 of the following will be examined: women in society, slavery and the labour force, the aged and infirm, human sexuality and sexual mores, children and education, minority groups and racial prejudice, war and conflict. Prereq: C CIV 201 or 202 or instructors permission
CCW 301 F 3C 05
Ancient Myth and Religion 1
A study of Greek and Roman myth, including the birth of the gods, creation, the Olympians, Prometheus and the fall, the flood, the ages of man.
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CCIV 302 Ancient Myth and Religion 2W 3C 0.5
A study of Greek and Roman legend, including the cycles of Troy, Mycenae, Thebes; the Argonauts, the heroes, Odysseus; and the mystery religions (with their relation to Christianity).
CCIV 361 History of Ancient Philosophy 1F 3C 0.5
From the beginnings to Plato. Cross-listed as PHIL 380.
CCIV 362 History of Ancient Philosophy 2W 3C 0.5
From Aristotle to the close of classical antiquity.
Cross-listed as PHIL 381.
CcCilv 365 W 3C 05 Ancient Comedy in Translation The comedy of the ancient Greeks and Romans will be examined through selected plays of Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus and Terence. The different types of comedy, and their evolution, will be studied in lectures and discussions. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is needed.
Prereq: C CIV 266 or instructor's permission
COV 371 F 3C 05
Christianity and the Roman Empire 1 The relationship between Christianity and the Roman Empire from the beginning to 200 A.D., including the trial of Christ, the trials of Paul, the burning of Rome in 64 A.D., and the subsequent outlawing of Christianity.
CCW 372 W 3C 05
Christianity and the Roman Empire 2 A continuation of C CIV 371. Topics included are the persecutions by the Emperors Decius and Valerian, the Great Persecution and the triumph of Christianity under the Emperor Constantine.
CCIV 381 From Diocletian to ConstantineF 3C 0.5
A study of the potitical and economic collapse of the Raman Empire, oriental ideas of the ruler, paganism, and the persecution. of the Christian Church.
CCIV 382 Constantine the GreatW,S 3C 0.5
A study of Constantine’s rise to power as sole ruler of the Roman Empire, his measures to secure the empire and its economy, his relationship with the Christian Church, and the establishment of ‘new Rome’.
Course’ Descriptions Classical Studies
CCIV 364 Science and Technology of AncientW SC 0.5
Greece and Rome . A study of scientific thought and achievements in such areas as astronomy, biology, anatomy and medicine, and of the technological skiils which produced and distributed raw materials, manufactured goods and agricultural products.
Prereq: First year science or engineering course, or C CIV 201 or 202 or 251 or 252 or instructor s permission
CCIV 485 F 28 0.5
Greco-Roman Civilization and . History: 1 Senior seminar; intensive study of various problems.
Prereq: previous work in ancient history or instructor's permission
This course is acceptable for credit by the History Department (but not as a senior seminar).
CCW 486 W 2S 05 Greco-Roman Civilization and History 2 Senior seminar, intensive study of various problems.
Prereq: previous work in ancient history or instructors permission
This course is acceptable for credit by the History Department (but not as a senior seminar).
CCIV 492 Senior Seminars-498
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.
CCIV 265 Ancient Epic in Translation
Not offered in 1984–85.
CCIV 351 Greek Art and Architecture
Not offered in 1984–85.
CCIV 352 Roman Art and Architecture C.CIV 366 Ancient Lyric and Satire in Translation
Not offered in 1984–85.
CCIV 401 Atlantis: Tne Making of Myth
Not offered in 1984–85.