Advanced Studies in Sexuality, Sex, and Gender in the Greek and Roman Worlds

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course focuses on sexuality, sex, and gender in ancient Greece and Rome. Theoretical approaches illuminate the various categories of evidence. Particular topics for consideration include sexuality in Greece, constructions of gender in political discourse, and representations of women in art. Students at the advanced level work with challenging and fragmentary sources and their scholarly interpretation, especially sophisticated theoretical approaches. This course prepares students for philological and literary work at the graduate level. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Note: Students taking this course at the 4000 level must be registered as Classics honours students. Restrictions: Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and CLAS-3870 | HIST-3270. Requisite Courses: At least 3 credit hours in any Classics course [prerequisite(s)].