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Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - HUM 314 D100

Greek Art and Archaeology (4)

Class Number: 3736

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    One of the following courses: ARCH 100, ARCH 201, HUM 110, HUM 231, HUM 232, HUM 277, or by permission of the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the major Greek archaeological sites from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period through a chronological and historical survey of Greek art and architecture. Examines the ways in which ancient Greeks used and interacted with their material remains and how they relate to their social, cultural, religious, and political practices and institutions. Students with credit for HS 312 or ARCH 312 cannot take this course for further credit. Students with credit for ARCH 321 under the title "Select Regions in World Archaeology I: Greece" may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces students to the major Greek archaeological sites from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period, through a chronological and historical survey of their art and architecture. Emphasis is placed on the history of the excavations and the individuals who played a part in the shaping of the field, as well as the manner in which ancient Greeks used and interacted with their material remains. This is achieved through a series of case studies, which discuss each of the sites and their monuments in relation to the social, cultural, religious, and political practices and institutions that were associated with them. Special interest is also given to the evolution of Greek town planning, as well as Greek settlements in the diaspora (Near East and Magna Graecia).

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Weekly Summaries/Activities 15%
  • Paper Proposal and Bibliography 20%
  • Midterm 25%
  • Final Paper 30%

REQUIREMENTS:

One of the following courses:

ARCH 100
ARCH 201
HUM 110
HUM 231
HUM 232
HUM 277

or by permission of the instructor. (reqs for HUM314)

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.