Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - HUM 216 D100

The Ancient World (3)

Class Number: 7588

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2018
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Aspects of the ancient history and culture of the Near East, Greece and Rome. Recommended: HUM 105 (formerly HIST 105 prior to 2007). Students who have taken HIST 216 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: HIST216 Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

Ancient Greek and Roman culture originated many of the literary genres that are now familiar. Epic, tragedy, comedy, and history are just a few of the forms of literature that the Greeks invented and the Romans adopted and passed into the tradition. We’ll survey these genres, their authors, and contexts, and we’ll work on some of the other skills that are needed for studying the ancient (classical) world.

Grading

  • Skills Assignments (2 x10%) 20%%
  • Discussion 20%%
  • Readings Reviews (2 x10%) 20%%
  • Article Review 10%%
  • Final Exam 30%%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Texts will be provided through Canvas.

Registrar Notes:

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