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Greek and Roman Studies (also known as Classics) is the study of the ancient civilization of Greece and Rome. At its broadest, this includes literature, language, history, mythology, religion, philosophy, politics, social and economic life, technology, art, architecture and archaeology. Classics is the study of a sophisticated and highly influential civilization, viewed in its entirety.
Special Topics Courses 2013/2014
Undergraduate Special Topics Courses
Tuesday March 26th Lecture: Nanno Marinatos
Nanno Marinatos on “Minoan Bull Games: New Results and Perspectives.” Tuesday March 26th 6pm in 210 Tory Building.
Corvus Launch Thurs March 28th
Corvus Launch! Join us in celebrating the publication of Volume III of Corvus, the Journal of the Carleton University Classics Society. 303 Paterson Hall Thursday March 28, 2013 6:00 Reception, 6:30 Presentations Free event, all are welcome! (Copies of Corvus will be available for pick-up at a suggested donation of $5)
March 25th Lecture: Perception of Eternity: Evans and his Vision of Knossos
Dr. Nanno Marinatos (University of Illinois at Chicago) Monday March 25th at 6pm Paterson Hall 303 Free admission
Glebe Lecture: Is Environmentalism a New Religion? March 21st
Presented by the College of the Humanities and the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group: Is Environmentalism A New Religion? Professor Noel Salmond Thursday March 21st, 7:30 pm Scotton Hall, Glebe Community Centre
New publication: Rome and the Arabs Before the Rise of Islam: A Brief Introduction, by Greg Fisher
New publication: Rome and the Arabs Before the Rise of Islam: A Brief Introduction, by Greg Fisher, available in paperback (ISBN 978-1482311457) and electronic formats from Amazon.com and other retailers. Synopsis: In this book, Fisher discusses the relationship between the Roman Empire and its Arab allies in the fourth, fifth, and sixth centuries. He ... more
Public Lecture March 1st: “Teaching Medicine Using Women’s Words: Muscio’s Gynaecia” Lesley Bolton
The College of the Humanities (Greek and Roman Studies Program) Invites you to a public lecture By Ms. Lesley Bolton “Teaching Medicine Using Women’s Words: Muscio’s Gynaecia” Muscio’s text is a remarkable work on ancient obstetrics and gynaecology. Beyond its fascinating insight into the practical nature of Roman medicine, it shows how birthing was entrusted ... more
Imagining Ancient Women: Annabel Lyon discusses The Sweet Girl, February 6th
Sponsored by Greek and Roman Studies, College of the Humanities: Imagining Ancient Women: Annabel Lyon discusses The Sweet Girl Wednesday, February 6th, 7pm in PA 303 Free Admission Annabel Lyon is a Vancouver fiction writer and teacher. Her recent novel The Sweet Girl is a companion piece to her previous novel The Golden Mean. Both ... more
Cooking and Consumption in Roman Italy: Piecing Together the Realities of Ancient Foodways
The College of the Humanities (Greek and Roman Studies Program) invites you to a public lecture By Ms. Laura Banducci Cooking and Consumption in Roman Italy: piecing together the realities of ancient foodways Date: Friday 8 February 2013 Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Place: Paterson 303 Ms. Laura Banducci is a Ph.D. candidate at the ... more
GNAG Lecture February 7th
The Trojan War: Myth, History and Archaeology Thursday, February 7, 2013 Scotton Hall, 7:30 pm Glebe Community Centre Sponsored by the College of Humanities and GNAG