We bring ancient history to life in a program that would make Indiana Jones jealous. Travel to Greece to take part in an archeological dig, visiting famous landmarks and experiencing history first hand. You’ll learn about every aspect of Greco-Roman antiquity — language, literature, art, architecture, philosophy, politics, science, medicine, myth and religion — in a close-knit department with professors who care about your success. The critical thinking and communication skills you’ll acquire will serve you in a wide variety of in-demand careers in Canada and abroad.
Jeffrey Masse
StudentCourse Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%
Major Courses – Please select up to three major courses:
Required Course
Recommended Other Courses
An introduction to the fundamentals of effective writing in academic contexts. Topics may include language, essay writing conventions, critical thinking, research, editing and revising, and academic integrity. (1.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory hours per week.) (Arts elective only; does not count for credit in the major or minor Fall 2025 Undergraduate Calendar 104 course requirements of any English or English and Creative Writing degree programs.) (Credit cannot be obtained for both ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1001 or GART 1510.)
This course is an illustrated survey of the historical and social development of Greek civilization from the Neolithic period (circa 6000 BC) to the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC), with particular emphasis on the political history of Athens in the sixth through fourth centuries BC. Selected readings of Greek texts in translation examine particular events or themes in greater depth. (Prerequisite: semester 3 standing or above or permission of the instructor)
An exploration of Roman social and political history from the establishment of the Empire by Augustus to its fall (27 BC – AD 476). This will include a close examination of the expansion and administration of the Empire and wars against the Parthians, Persians and Germans as well as the study of individual Emperors and other important literary and historical figures of the time. (Prerequisite: semester 3 standing or above or permission of the instructor)
An introduction to the cultural values and achievements of the ancient Greeks. Topics will include geography, history, mythology and religion, language and literature, art and daily life. (Recommended for prospective Greek and Roman Studies majors.)
A thematic examination of a single social historical topic in Greco-Roman antiquity. Topics may vary from year to year. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
An introduction to ancient Greek prose literature from the fifth century BC to the second century AD, with selected readings in translation. Authors may include historiographers, orators, philosophers, or novelists. Topics may vary from year to year. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
Designed for the student with little or no background in Latin. Emphasis on attainment of reading skills prerequisite for Latin courses numbered 2000- and above, and for practical use in theology, philosophy, medieval studies, linguistics, and comparative literature.
This course introduces students to Indigenous histories, perspectives, and modern realities through an Indigenous lens. The role of colonization is introduced as Indigenous relationships on Turtle Island changed as a result of contact and colonization. This survey course provides a learning opportunity for students to engage in Indigenous pedagogy and worldview as they learn how history impacts the contemporary lives of Indigenous people. Through exploring relationships, this course engages critical reading, writing and thinking skills through course lectures and seminar activities. The history of relations assists in understanding how colonization’s policies and statutory documents thereafter affected Indigenous peoples, such as the Royal Proclamation, Treaties, the Indian Act, the British North America Act (1867), and the Constitution Act (1982). Today, these colonial-state governance documents are a significant part of Indigenous-Crown and Indigenous-settler relations. (2 lecture hours and 1 tutorial hour per week.) (Also offered as SOSC-1210.)