Greek Society
Classics · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall and Winter Both, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where CLAS-1011 counts
Required by 1 program:
- CLAS HONOURS BA IN CLASSICS
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
Students are introduced to the fundamental social concepts, cultural characteristics, and political institutions of ancient Greek society. Examples of topics that may be covered are the family, religion, slavery, social relations, cultural ideals as reflected in ancient literature and art, and political institutions such as Athenian democracy. Major sources of information are presented, and the problems involved in the interpretation of ancient evidence are addressed throughout.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.