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CLAS 100An Introduction to Classical Studies

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Classical Studies

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on six key aspects of the discipline of classical studies: history, literature, philosophy, myth and religion, art and architecture, and classical archaeology.

Prerequisites

  • Earned between 0.00 and 0.50 units from CLAS

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001326851 / 89MWF 11:30–12:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

87% liked it81% easy39% useful

From 38 ratings and 13 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Dumb TA, not a bird course, don't take.

    Oct 2023 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Terrible bad too hard for an elective. I took it in person which was dumb, take online.

    Apr 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • TA was such a hard marker for no reason at all. She marked like it was a fourth year course. Although prof was super nice! Don't take if your looking for an easy elective.

    Dec 2023 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Thought this course was going to be a fun and easy elective to pursue but by the end of the term I hated it. The professor was great and energetic, but the TA marked as if this was a 4th year course. It seemed like she was trying to prove something by giving a hard time to people in a 100 level course. Do not recommend for people who want an easy class.

    Dec 2023 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Took this course online back in Fall 2021 with Dr. Faber and Dr. Vester. There were tests and four creative assignments where they give you different options on which ones you want to complete. The course covers ancient Greek history, civilizations, and literature in the first half, and then turns the attention to its Roman counterpart in the latter half of the course. The TA conducted review sessions before each test. She reviewed key topics to us, gave us hints on major themes or events we should study, and went over some practice questions. If you are interested in ancient Greece and Rome and are willing to put in the work, you'll easily get above 90.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

33 posts and comments in 25 threads mention CLAS 100, April 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2024

Fall 2022

similar classes to clas 104 11 points, 2 comments

u/EmptyFortune7295: “I am looking for a class similar to clas 104 in both structure and content with 4 MC quizzes (each 25%) that cover various sections of course. some of the previous courses I have taken before are clas 100, clas 201.”

u/growthforever: “does clas100 and clas201 have the same structure as clas104(4 MC quizzes) ??”

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Spring 2022

Schedule of Classes Winter 2022 6 points, 11 comments

u/lenscope_: “I really wanted to take CLAS 100 or HLTH 101, but they were full this year (I am a biology student). I was thinking of taking them next term instead (and doing one of my required courses for next term now) but Schedule of Classes said that they aren’t running. …”

u/tendstofortytwo: “… edit: wait, both of them actually are offered next term and CLAS 100 even has room. …”

u/lenscope_: “I want to get CLAS 100 or HLTH 101 for the Winter 2023 term. I can’t get CLAS 100 or HLTH 101 for Fall 2022 term as they are reserved spots (I am so sorry for all this confusion)”

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Fall 2021

Winter 2021

Fall 2020

Good first year bird courses? 0 points, 10 comments

u/blessedquarters: “… CLAS100; I’m taking this rn as a bird for 2nd year and it’s pretty nice. Probably one of the only courses that’s handing out an appropriate amount of workload with regards to online learning and the pandemic going around or whatnot. …”

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Spring 2020

LAT 101 or CLAS 252 or CLAS 221 Which is the easiest? 2 points, 4 comments

“Would really appreciate your recommendation on the easiest course to get a 90!”

u/horsenerd: “None of them are super easy 90s, tbh, and which one you’ll succeed in depends on your strengths. LAT 101: Latin is a weird language, and heavily inflected. …”

u/Appropriate_Ad_8991: “Hi!thank you so much for the detailed reply. I was wondering if you would recommend any other classics or grk/lat course that might be an easy 90 in Fall? Apart from CLAS 201, 104 , 100. Thank you in advance.”

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Fall 2019

Bird courses 3 points, 7 comments

u/_loveebyxoxo: “I'm thinking about these courses to take since I'm dropping my current online course as I'm in first year. CLAS 100 CLAS 104 RS 121 Let me know about any of these courses, or any more recommendations.”

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Spring 2019

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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