Courses 2019-2020
Explore the history of cinematic and televisual depictions of the ancient world
Discover Ancient Rome!
Examine the derivation of English vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots!
Discover Greek and Roman Myths in the context of culture and thought
Discover Greek and Near Eastern culture relationships
Examine two well-preserved ancient cities. Learn about ancient Roman urban life.
Discover the environment of ancient Greece and Rome outside city walls
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 Advisor.
Fall 2019
| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRS 101 | Discovering the Ancient Greeks | D. Janzen | TWF 11:30-12:30 HSD A240 |
| GRS 200 | Greek and Roman Mythology | C. Dawson |
MR |
| GRS 316 | Pirates and Passion in Greek and Roman Novels and Romances | I.Holmberg | TWF 10:00-11:30 CLE A311 |
| GRS 326 | T. Van Damme | TWF 12:30-1:30 ECS 104 |
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| GRS 332 | Social and Economic History of Greece | G. Kron | TWF 1:30-2:30 CLE A303 |
| GRS 335 | Women in the Greek and Roman World | M.Nugent | MR 11:30-1:00 COR B112 |
| GRS 342 | Roman Daily Life | G.Rowe | TWF 10:30-11:30 CLE A307 |
| GRS 381 | Greek and Roman Religion | D. Janzen | TWF 9:30-10:30 CLE A203 |
| GRS 482A | Seminar in Greek Archaeology: The Technology of Writing in the Aegean | T. Van Damme | W 3:30-6:30 CLE B346 |
| GRS 499 | Graduating Essay/Honours | TBA |
UVic Calendar Greek and Roman Studies course list.
| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREE 101 | Introduction to Ancient Greek I | M. Nugent |
MTWR |
| GREE 201 | Advanced Greek Grammar | D. Janzen | MTWR 2:30-3:30 CLE A314 |
| GREE 302 | Greek Tragedy | M. Nugent | TWF 9:30-10:30 CLE B414 |
UVic Calendar Greek course list.
| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATI 101 A01 |
Introductory Latin: I | C. Dawson | TWF 10:30-11:30 CLE A211 |
| LATI 101 A02 |
Introductory Latin: I | G.Kron | TWF 11:30-12:30 HHB 116 |
| LATI 101 A03 |
Introductory Latin: I | M. Nugent | TWF 12:30-1:30 HHB 116 |
| LATI 201 | Advanced Latin Grammar | G. Rowe |
TWF |
| LATI 301 | Vergil | C. Littlewood | MR 11:30-1:00 CLE B415 |
UVic Calendar Latin course list.
Spring 2020
| GRS 102 |
Discovering the Ancient Romans |
G.Rowe |
TWF |
| GRS 200 | Greek and Roman Mythology | D. Janzen | MR 10:00-11:30 ECS 123 |
| GRS 204 | The Ancient World on Film | M.Nugent | W 3:30-6:30 ECS 123 |
| GRS 250 | Greek and Latin Roots of English | M.Nugent |
TWF |
| GRS 320 | Greek Tragedy | L.Bowman | MR 10:00-11:30 CLE A206 |
| GRS 326 | Topics in Greek and Roman Civilization: Nature in the Ancient World: from Mythology to Ecology | D. Janzen | TWF 10:30-11:30 COR A129 |
| GRS 337 | Herodotus and Greek Ethnography | G.Kron | TWF 12:30-1:30 COR A129 |
| GRS 348 | The City of Rome | A.Sinner | TWF 11:30-12:30 CLE C112 |
| GRS 355 | Love, Sex, and the Body in the Ancient World | M.Nugent | MR 11:30-1:00 CLE A203 |
| GRS 374 | Pompeii and Herculaneum | A. Sinner | TWF 9:30-10:30 CLE A303 |
| GRS 379 | Early Greek Thought (x-listed PHIL 379) | C.Roberts | TWF 12:30-1:30 CLE A203 |
| GRS 499 | Graduating Essay/Honours | TBD |
UVic Calendar Greek and Roman Studies course list.
| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREE 102 | Introduction to Ancient Greek: II | L.Bowman |
MTWR |
| GREE 202 | Introduction to Greek Literature | D. Janzen |
MTWR |
| GREE 301 | Greek Epic | I.Holmberg | MR 1:00-2:30 CLE B415 |
UVic Calendar Greek course list.
| Course | Course Title | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATI 102 | Introductory Latin: II | G.Kron | TWF 10:30-11:30 CLE A315 |
| LATI 202 | Introduction to Latin Literature | M.Nugent | TWF 10:30-11:30 CLE D261 |
| LATI 350 | Medieval Latin | G.Rowe | TWF 10:30-11:30 CLE C116 |
UVic Calendar Latin course list.