100-level

CLAS120
People, Places and Histories of the Graeco-Roman World
Description
In this course we will survey events in antiquity from Homer through to the Roman Emperor Constantine. On the way we will explore the world of fifth century Athens, gaining an insight into the society that established democracy and move on to appreciate Alexander's campaigns and the formation of the Hellenistic kingdoms after his death. We will also turn to the west of the Mediterranean Sea and investigate the development of Rome from a small town to the capital of a large Empire, its constitutional transformations and the social impact of those changes on people's sense of place and identity.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
CLAS111; CLAS112; CLAS113

200-level

CLAS213
Alexander the Great
Description
A survey of the career of Alexander the Great (336 to 323 BC) with special attention to problems of source interpretation.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level from CLAS, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
CLAS313

300-level

CLAS325
Roman Social History
Description
A study into Roman society, focusing on the day-to-day life of Rome's inhabitants. Topics may include familial relationships, health and wellbeing, urban infrastructure, occupations, bars, nocturnal lighting and events, floods, fires, travel, among others. What emerges are insights that will fascinate and in some cases surprise.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Any 30 points at 200 level from CLAS, or any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
CLAS307, CLAS407 (in 2003, 2008, 2010), CLAS425

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

CLAS214
Imperial Rome
Description
Roman history, society and culture under the early emperors as represented by the literary sources and material remains.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2016 , 2018 , 2021 , 2023 , 2025
For further information see CLAS214 course details
Points
15 points

300-level

CLAS307
Topics in Ancient History: Athens: From city to empire and back again
Description
This course covers the history of the wealthiest and most powerful Greek city-state, Athens, from the legislation of Solon through the "Periclean Age" down to the advent of Alexander the Great.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2021
For further information see CLAS307 course details
Points
30 points