CLAS 231Studies in Ancient Greek Literature
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Classical Studies
Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2025–26.
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Special topics in ancient Greek literature, as announced by the department. Authors, works, time periods, and topics will vary. Authors studied may include Homer (epic), Euripides (tragedy), Aristophanes (comedy), Thucydides (history), Sappho (poetry), and Plato (philosophy). Topics by which the course will be organized may include gender, slavery, politics, war, peace, death, and love.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
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Interesting stories but a little dry. Tests are quite hard so make sure you know your stuff.
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If you're an engineering student looking for a CSE, I do not recommend.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention CLAS 231, November 2017 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 2020
Hardiman, Craig for clas 104 (online) 2 points, 4 comments
“Anyone have any information on him? Specifically if he asks you to id images?”
u/Laeriana: “I've had him for other Classics courses in-person (specifically CLAS 231 and 241, and briefly CLAS 384 when I was deciding whether or not to take that class) but not for CLAS 104. …”
Spring 2019
Is CLAS 123 a bird course? 3 points, 1 comment
“I can't find any info about it. Can anyone give me a quick review, and an idea of the workload?”
u/Laeriana: “… I had him as a prof for CLAS 231 and CLAS 241. He’s a very engaging lecturer and often adds various anecdotes and quips while going through the material. …”
Fall 2017
Did anyone take CLAS 231 before? 3 points, 1 comment
u/wac123456: “can't find much on uwflow but it looks interesting. should I take it?”
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Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2020–21
- 2021–22
- 2024–25
- 2025–26 (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar