MODERN GREEK CULTURE: LITERATURE, CULTURE, CINEMA & THEATRE
Reading of selected modern Greek short stories, novels and dramas from the 20th century. This course focuses on the interrelationship between Greek cinema and literature.
TOPICS IN MODERN GREEK HISTORY
The seminar focuses on the Greek war of independence in the 1820sto train history students in the study and research of liberal revolutions of the nineteenth century. The course firstly provides an introduction to the methodology of global history and its implications for the study of the age of revolutions. Second, it offers a thematic and comparative analysis of the shared features of the revolutions around the world and especially in the Mediterranean, by looking at uprisings in Portugal, Spain, the Italian peninsula,Sicily and Greece in the 1820s:the role of the army in revolutionary wars,the relationship between religion and revolutionary ideologies, counter-revolutionary culture, secret societies),the interconnections and exchanges during the revolutions, the mobility of volunteers, travelers, information and ideas between the revolutions, and from Northern Europe and other continents in the Mediterranean and from there to North Europe and the Americas.The course will discuss a macro-historical approach to the history of revolutions, such as the causes and impact of the revolutions, and a micro-historical approach, namely, the mobility of individuals and the circulation of political ideas in the age of revolutions. Much more than a history of nationalism and revolution the course will familiarize students to various approaches,and train them in the study of primary sources and the writing of research-based papers.We will also discuss and reflect on the Greek revolution in the 1820s as an opportunity to examine the emergence of nationalism, national independence movements during the age of revolutions (1770s-1830s)and the commemoration of such events;2021 marks the 200-year anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821 and the course will reflect on how the commemoration of the event has changed over time among Greeks around the world,in Greece but also among Greek communities abroad, such as in Canada.
PROBLEMS IN HELLENISTIC HISTORY
Selected topics in one or more areas of concentration in the history of the Mediterranean world of Alexander the Great and his successors. This course is restricted to History, Classical Studies or Hellenic Studies Honours majors and minors who have successfully completed at least 84 credits.
Prerequisites: AP/HIST 2100 6.00 or AP/HUMA 3100 6.00 or AP/HUMA 3102 3.00 or AP/HUMA 3104 6.00 or AP/HUMA 3105 6.00 or AP/HUMA 3110 6.00 and AP/HIST 3120 6.00 or AP/HIST 3125 3.00 or AP/HIST 3130 6.00 or AP/HIST 3131 6.00 or AP/HIST 3135 3.00 or AP/HIST 3140 3.00 or AP/HIST 3150 6.00 or AP/HIST 3152 6.00 or AP/HIST 3153 6.00 or AP/HIST 3154 3.00 or AP/HIST 3160 6.00 or departmental permission.
HONOURS ESSAY
Open only to Honours candidates in Classics, Classical Studies or Hellenic Studies. PREREQUISITE: Six credits of Ancient Greek at the 3000 level and permission of the Coordinator of the Classical Studies programme.
GUIDED READINGS IN GREEK AUTHORS
An independent reading program with material chosen in accordance with the interest of the student. PREREQUISITE: Six credits of Ancient Greek at the 3000 level and permission of the Coordinator of the Classical Studies programme.
GUIDED READINGS IN GREEK AUTHORS
An independent reading program with material chosen in accordance with the interest of the student. PREREQUISITE: Six credits of Ancient Greek at the 3000 level and permission of the Coordinator of the Classical Studies programme.
WAR & SOCIETY IN ANCIENT GREECE
This course examines the phenomenon of war in ancient Greece, with particular emphasis on its social impact, concentrating on the late Archaic and Classical periods (650-338 BC).
This course is restricted to History, Classical Studies or Hellenic Studies Honours majors and minors who have successfully completed at least 84 credits.
Prerequisites: AP/HIST 2100 6.00 or AP/HUMA 3100 6.00 or AP/HUMA 3102 3.00 or AP/HUMA 3104 6.00 or AP/HUMA 3105 6.00 or AP/HUMA 3110 6.00 AND AP/HIST 3120 6.00 or AP/HIST 3125 3.00 or AP/HIST 3130 6.00 or AP/HIST 3131 6.00 or AP/HIST 3135 3.00 or AP/HIST 3140 3.00 or AP/HIST 3150 6.00 or AP/HIST 3152 6.00 or AP/HIST 3153 6.00 or AP/HIST 3154 3.00 or AP/HIST 3160 6.00 or departmental permission.
SEMINAR IN ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY (WINTER)
This seminar course closely examines an important work of one of the great ancient philosophers. Alternatively, it may also focus on an important area or theme of ancient philosophy including, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political theory. This year, the course will focus on the notion of poetic inspiration from Homer to Plato.
PREREQUISITE: At least 9 credits in Philosophy.
COLLOQUIUM IN ANCIENT GREEK & ROMAN HISTORY
Advanced colloquium on selected topics in Ancient Greek and/or Roman History. Topics vary from year to year. Please consult the Department of History supplemental calendar for further details.
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
Plato's Republic is the first known systematic account of an utopian society in western literature. It is arguably the most influential and famous philosophical and political treatise ever written. The Republic expounds Plato's conception of the perfectly just state (the standard against which all other states, in his eyes, can be judged to be just or unjust). In this course we will examine the background, structure and arguments of the Republic.
PREREQUISITE: At least one of: AS/PHIL 2010 3.0 or AS/PHIL 2015 3.0