Courses 2026-2027
A COMPLETE introduction to ancient Greece
A COMPLETE introduction to ancient Rome
DISCOVER the historical, social, and cultural contexts of myth
STUDY depictions of Greece and Rome in different eras and genres of film
EXAMINE Greek and Roman athletics and health
EXAMINE social, cultural, political, military interactions
INVESTIGATE Nero's reputation as either an artist or degenerate emperor
FOCUS on ethnographic accounts of neighbouring civilizations by Greek writers
LEARN how three new societies emerged from the ruins of the Roman Empire
INTRODUCTION to monuments and communal life of Rome
A SURVEY of the role played by slavery in Greek and Roman civilization
Our curriculum offers a wide range of courses in Greek and Roman Studies, Latin language and literature, and Greek language and literature. Not all courses are offered every year but students are encouraged to discuss their program with our Undergraduate Adviser.
Fall 2026
| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRS 101 | Discovering the Ancient Greeks |
TWF |
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| GRS 200 | Greek and Roman Mythology | J. Downie |
MR |
| GRS 250 | Greek and Latin Roots of Medical and Bioscientific Terminology | G. Rowe |
MR |
| GRS 328 | Myth and Theory |
SESS |
MR |
| GRS 331 | Power and Politics in Greece before Alexander | G. Kron |
TWF |
| GRS 335 | Women in the Greek and Roman World | M. Nugent |
MR |
| GRS 342 |
Roman Daily Life |
G. Rowe |
TWF |
| GRS 358 | The Ancient City of Athens | G. Kron |
TWF |
| GRS 374 | Pompeii and Herculaneum | G. Sinner | TWF 11:30-12:20 |
| GRS 493 | Directed Study in Greek or Roman Civilization | Permission of Department | TBD |
| GRS 499 | Graduating Essay/Honours | Permission of Department | TBD |
UVic Calendar Greek and Roman Studies course list.
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| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREE 225 | Intermediate Ancient Greek | SESS |
MTWR |
| GREE 301 | Greek Epic | J. Downie | TWF 9:30-10:20 |
| GREE 493 | Directed Study in Greek Language and Literature | permission of the Department | TBD |
UVic Calendar Greek course list.
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(SA) =synchronous with asynchronous elements online delivery
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| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
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LATI 125 |
Introductory Latin | M. Nugent | TWF 10:30-11:20 |
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LATI 125 |
Introductory Latin | M. Nugent | TWF 12:30-1:20 |
| LATI 325 | Advanced Latin Grammar and Reading | C. Littlewood |
MR |
| LATI 493 | Directed Study in Latin Language and Literature | permission of the Department |
TBD |
UVic Calendar Latin course list.
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(SA) =synchronous with asynchronous elements online delivery
(A)=asynchronous online delivery
Spring 2027
| GRS 102 |
Discovering the Ancient Romans | C. Littlewood |
MR |
| GRS 200 | Greek and Roman Mythology | SESS | MR 10:00-11:20 |
| GRS 204 | Greece and Rome on Film | M. Nugent |
TWF |
| GRS 250 | Greek and Latin Roots fo Medical and Bioscientific Terminology | G. Rowe |
MR |
| GRS 300 | Gods and Heroes in Ancient Epic | SESS | TWF 11:30-12:20 |
| GRS 302 | Intoxication and Altered States in the Greek and Roman World | G. Rowe | TWF 9:30-10:20 |
| GRS 304 | Ecocriticism and the Ancient World | J. Downie | TWF 1:00-2:20 |
| GRS 333 | Alexander and the Hellenistic Age | G. Kron | TWF 10:30-2:20 |
| GRS 352 | Bad Emperors | M. Nugent |
MR |
| GRS 361 | Minoan, Mycenaean, and Trojan Archaeology | B. Burke |
MR |
| GRS 493 | Directed Study in Greek or Roman Civilization | Permission of the Department | TBD |
| GRS 499 | Graduating Essay/Honours | Permission of the Department | TBD |
UVic Calendar Greek and Roman Studies course list.
(S) = synchronous online delivery
(SA) =synchronous with asynchronous elements online delivery
(A)=asynchronous online delivery
| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREE 125 | Introductory Ancient Greek | SESS |
MTWR |
| GREE 325 | Advanced Ancient Greek Grammar and Reading | G. Kron |
MTWR |
| GREE 493 | Directed Study in Greek Language and Literature | permission of the Department |
TBD |
UVic Calendar Greek course list.
(S) = synchronous online delivery
(SA) =synchronous with asynchronous elements online delivery
(A)=asynchronous online delivery
| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATI 225 | Intermediate Latin | M. Nugent | TWF 10:30-11:20 |
| LATI 310 | Roman Love Poetry | M. Nugent | MR 10:00-11:20 |
| LATI 493 | Directed Study in Latin Language and Literature | permission of the Department | TBD |
UVic Calendar Latin course list.
(S) = synchronous online delivery
(SA) =synchronous with asynchronous elements online delivery
(A)=asynchronous online delivery