HIST 242Greek History

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: History
Cross-listed: CLAS 251

When it runs

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

A survey of ancient Greek history, from the Bronze Age to Alexander the Great, emphasizing particularly its political and military aspects.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

CLAS 351

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	3837	13 / 15	TTh 16:00–17:20

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One post or comment in 1 thread mentions HIST 242, April 2020 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.

Winter 2020

Apr 3, 2020 What’s your favourite class that you’ve taken, and why? 29 points, 37 comments

u/OnlyJustOnce: “CO 450 and CO 487. 487 because Menezes it literally the best UW prof and the concepts are interesting and applicable. CO 450 was just a fun course and was a very rewarding experience whenever I finished an assignment. Also HIST 242 taught by Ron Kroeker.”

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