Sexuality, Sex and Gender in the Greek and Roman Worlds

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course focuses on issues relating to sexuality, sex, and gender in the Greek and Roman worlds. Theoretical approaches illuminate the various categories of ancient evidence. Particular topics for consideration vary, but include the social and philosophical location of homosexuality in Classical Greece, constructions of gender in ancient social and political discourse, representations of women in art and literature, and the history of classical scholarship on these subjects in response to contemporary social movements. Additional in-depth work is required for credit at the 4000-level. Note: This course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Cross-listed: CLAS-3870(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and CLAS-3870 Requisite Courses: At least 3 credit hours in any Classics course [prerequisite(s)]. HIST-3310 (3 or 6) Topics in Modern Ukrainian History (3 hrs Lecture/Seminar) This course examines selected topics in Ukrainian history from 1800 to the present. Actual topics discussed vary from year to year. They include: transformations of Ukrainian nationalism and national identity in the East European context: Ukrainian territories in nineteenth century Habsburg and Romanov Empires; military, social and political dimensions of World War I and World War II in Ukraine; social change and identity in Soviet Ukraine; culture and politics of the post-Soviet transformation. The course consists of both lectures and seminars; in-class discussions based on readings constitute an important component of the course.