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Investigate the history of ancient civilizations across the wider Mediterranean world from Greece and Rome to Egypt and Mesopotamia. Explore how archaeology and text together construct a full picture of the lives of ancient people in different civilizations. Experiment with hands-on activities once a week to understand key methods using archaeological and text-based evidence. Apply these methods to historical data and contemporary problems. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both AWS 1323 and ARTS 1323.

An introduction to ancient Greek civilization, including its history, religion, literature, art, architecture, and thought. Readings include selections in translation from timeless mythologies epics such as Homer's Odyssey and the first major prose work in the Western world, Herodotus' Histories. Lectures are supplemented with images of the achievements of the Greek Classical Age, such as the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis and the Apollo from the temple of Zeus at Olympia.

A survey of the myths which helped to shape the life and thought of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. Emphasis will be placed on myths describing the gods and their powers, the beginnings of the world, the earliest humans, the tales of the heroes, and miraculous experiences in the lives of ordinary persons. Students who have successfully completed CLAS 3503 may not enrol in this course. 

Designed for anyone with an interest in the origin of words, this course introduces the student to basic scientific terminology, especially that of the life sciences, through the Greek and Latin sources of these words. This course aids in the understanding of these modern terms by exploring their basic meanings, the connections between these words, how they came to be created, and the rules that govern the formation of new terms.

 Explore how different peoples from the ancient world to the modern day have wrestled with the fundamental questions of what it means to be human and to live a full and happy life. Engage with texts, images, objects, and sacred stories that situate humanity in relation to gods, monsters, and the natural world. Gain an understanding of how marginalized people have fought for the recognition of their full humanity. Join contemporary thinkers, authors, and artists in reimagining individual and collective human flourishing in the present day and for the future. A skills development tutorial provides active-learning opportunities focused on close reading/viewing/listening, critical analysis, effective research, and meaningful communication. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both ARTS 1024 and AWS 1024.