400 Level Classics Papers 2012

Classical Studies - 400 Level

CLAS434: The Age of Alexander the Great: 336-323 BC (Dr Pat Wheatley)

The reign, conquests and personality of Alexander the Great.

Second Semester. Tu, Th 1pm

Tutorial Fortnightly W 1pm

Prerequisites: 72 300-0level poingts of CLASS, GREK or LATN

Restriction: CLAS334

CLAS437: Cicero and Roman Oratory (Assoc.Prof. Jon Hall)

Second Semester: M, W 12 noon

Tutorial: Fortnightly Th 12 noon

A study of the architecture, sculpture, painting and other arts of Imperial Rome.

Prerequisite: 72 300-level points of CLAS, GREK or LATN.

Restriction: CLAS337

CLAS438: Political Criticism and Dissidence in the Graeco-Roman World (Prof. William Dominik)

A study of how political issues are explored and manipulated by Greek and Roman writers from Aristophanes and Plato to Tacitus and Pliny.

First Semester: Tu 1pm

Tutorial: Fortnightly Th 1pm

Prerequisites: 72 300-level points of CLAS, GREK or LATN

Restriction: CLAS338

CLAS480: Research Essay

Whole year: 24 points.

As arranged with individual students.

(8,000 - 10,000 words, excluding notes and bibliography.)

CLAS490: Dissertation

Whole year: 48 points.

As arranged with individual students.

(15,000 - 20,000 words, excluding notes and bibliography.)

Greek - 400 Level

GREK 464: A Topic in Greek Literature

First semester: 24 points. M, W, Th 11pm

Offered in conjunction with GREK 328, by arrangement with individual students. For details, please contact Dr. Patricia Hannah

Prerequisite: 18 300-level GREK points.

Latin - 400 Level

LATN464: A Topic in Latin Literature

First semester: 24 points. M, W, Th 10pm

Offered in conjunction with LATN 328, by arrangement with individual students. For details, please contact Dr. Patricia Hannah.

Prerequisite: 18 300-level LATN points.