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      Please note that admission to the Master of Arts Classical Studies is suspended until further notice.

      The Department of Classics and Religious Studies, located in the Faculty of Arts, offers a master’s program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Classical Studies. The program comprises one main field: Late Antiquity (A.D. 200-700).

      The objective of this program is to prepare the students for further study in the field of Late Antiquity, the important transitional period between Antiquity and the Middle Ages. The Department also offers the possibility of studying Coptic, Syriac and Ethiopic (in addition to Latin and Greek). Candidates will acquire a thorough background that will enable them to pursue doctoral studies.

      The program aims to refine critical and scholarly skills and to broaden the knowledge of its graduates in certain areas. The ability to conduct detailed research, to argue coherently, to write an academic paper, and other skills learned can be applied in careers outside academia. Several graduates find positions in local or federal government, where their training at the MA level is clearly valued.

      The Department also offers a collaborative program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the MA level.

      The program is governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.

      For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.

        * An honours bachelor’s, or an equivalent degree, in Classics, in Medieval Studies or in a closely related area, with an overall average of at least 70% (B) and 75% (B+) in the advanced Classical Studies courses.
        * 18 units of classical language courses (12 units in either Greek or Latin and 6 units in the other language) with a minimum average of 75% (B+).

      Preference will be given to candidates who have already completed the 18 units. However, candidates with only 12 units will be considered on condition that the six other units will be completed with a minimum average of 75% (B+) within the first year of the program.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2022-2023 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Master's with Research Paper

      Course List
        Code                                                                        Title                                            Units  
        Compulsory Courses                                                                                                         
        CLA 5901                                                                    Scholarly Research and Methodology I 1           3 Units
        CLA 5902                                                                    Scholarly Research and Methodology II 1          3 Units
        12 optional course units from:                                              12 Units                                       
          CLA 5120                                                                  The Latin Chronicle Tradition                           
          CLA 5121                                                                  Late Roman Historiography                               
          CLA 5122                                                                  Topics in Latin Palaeography                            
          CLA 5520                                                                  L'armée romaine de l'empire tardif                      
          CLA 5521                                                                  Justinien et l'empire du VIe siècle                     
          CLA 5920                                                                  The City in Late Antiquity                              
          CLA 5921                                                                  Rome and the East                                       
          CLA 5922                                                                  Pagans and Christians in the Later Roman Empire         
          CLA 5923                                                                  Topics in Late Antique Literature                       
          CLA 5924                                                                  Topics in Late Antique History                          
          CLA 5925                                                                  Introduction to an Ancient Language                     
          CLA 5926                                                                  Directed Readings in Ancient Language                   
        6 elective course units in Classical Studies (CLA) at the graduate level 2  6 Units                                        
        6 classical language course units at the undergraduate level 3              6 Units                                        
        Research Paper                                                                                                             
        MRP 6999                                                                    Major Research Paper                                    
        

        Note(s)

        1

        This course includes a sight translation requirement.

        2

        Students will also be able to choose, with permission of the Director of Graduate Studies, relevant graduate courses in Religious Studies, in History, in Philosophy or other disciplines, where available. Responsibility for checking that they have any prerequisites rests with them.

        3

        This requirement applies only to students who have not completed 18 units of classical language courses before admission. The exact number of units is indicated at the time of admission.

        Master's with Thesis

        Course List
          Code                                                            Title                                            Units  
          Compulsory Courses                                                                                             
          CLA 5901                                                        Scholarly Research and Methodology I 1           3 Units
          CLA 5902                                                        Scholarly Research and Methodology II 1          3 Units
          12 optional course units from: 2                                12 Units                                       
            CLA 5120                                                      The Latin Chronicle Tradition                           
            CLA 5121                                                      Late Roman Historiography                               
            CLA 5122                                                      Topics in Latin Palaeography                            
            CLA 5520                                                      L'armée romaine de l'empire tardif                      
            CLA 5521                                                      Justinien et l'empire du VIe siècle                     
            CLA 5920                                                      The City in Late Antiquity                              
            CLA 5921                                                      Rome and the East                                       
            CLA 5922                                                      Pagans and Christians in the Later Roman Empire         
            CLA 5923                                                      Topics in Late Antique Literature                       
            CLA 5924                                                      Topics in Late Antique History                          
            CLA 5925                                                      Introduction to an Ancient Language                     
            CLA 5926                                                      Directed Readings in Ancient Language                   
          6 classical language course units at the undergraduate level 3  6 Units                                        
          Thesis                                                                                                         
          THM 7999                                                        Master's Thesis                                         
          
          1

          This course includes a sight translation requirement.

          2

          In exceptional cases students can, with permission of the Director of Graduate Studies, replace optional CLA courses by a maximum of 2 relevant graduate courses (6 units) in Religious Studies, in History, in Philosophy, in Medieval and Renaissance Studies or other disciplines depending on the availability of spaces. Students are responsible for checking that they have any prerequisites for the courses selected.

          3

          This requirement applies only to students who have not completed 18 units of classical language courses before admission. The exact number of units is indicated at the time of admission.

          Duration of Program

          Students are expected to complete all requirements within two years. The thesis must be submitted within four years of the date of initial enrollment in the program.

          Minimum Standards

          The passing grade in all courses is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 units) must withdraw from the program.

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          Research at the Faculty of Arts

          The Faculty of Arts is proud of the state of the art research conducted by its professors. In the spirit of showcasing its research to the university community as well as to the general public, the Faculty has created three activities: Dean's Lecture Series, Treasures of the Library, and Excellence Lectures.

          Facilities, Research Centres and Institutes at the Faculty of Arts

            * Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française,
            * Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies,
            * Institute for Science, Society and Policy,
            * Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)
            * Morisset Library.

          For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb.

          IMPORTANT: Candidates and students looking for professors to supervise their thesis or research project can also consult the website of the faculty or department of their program of choice. Uniweb does not list all professors authorized to supervise research projects at the University of Ottawa.

          Wit the exception of MRP 6999, all courses carry three units. Not all of these courses will be offered every year.

              CLA 5120 The Latin Chronicle Tradition (3 units)

              Survey of Latin chronicles from the first century B.C. to the sixth century A.D.

              Course Component: Seminar

              CLA 5121 Late Roman Historiography (3 units)

              Survey of the historians of late antiquity, including ecclesiastical and secular historians, with some attention to chroniclers.

              Course Component: Seminar

              CLA 5122 Topics in Latin Palaeography (3 units)

              Consideration of various issues to be confronted in the transmission of texts from late antiquity.

              Course Component: Seminar

              CLA 5520 L'armée romaine de l'empire tardif (3 crédits)

              Étude de l'évolution de l'armée romaine à partir des réformes de Dioclétien jusqu'au règne d'Héraclius.

              Volet : Séminaire

              CLA 5521 Justinien et l'empire du VIe siècle (3 crédits)

              Justinien et le VIe siècle : analyse approfondie de l'une des périodes les plus importantes de l'Antiquité tardive, qui couvre les reconquêtes de l'Ouest, les grands travaux de construction de l'empereur et ses nombreuses autres réformes.

              Volet : Séminaire

              CLA 5901 Recherche scientifique et méthodologie I / Scholarly Research and Methodology I (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Survol du IVe s. de notre ère (284-395), examen des grandes questions de la période, étude de la méthodologie et des techniques de recherche, notamment analyse et critique des arguments, et synthèse des débats entre chercheurs.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 5902 Recherche scientifique et méthodologie II / Scholarly Research and Methodology II (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Survol des Ve et VIe siècles de notre ère (395-602), examen des grandes questions de la période, étude poussée de la méthodologie et des techniques de recherche. / An overview of the fifth and sixth centuries A.D. (395-602), review of the main issues in the period, further consideration of methodology and research techniques.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 5920 La ville durant l'antiquité tardive / The City in Late Antiquity (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Analyse du destin tant débattu de la ville classique dans l'antiquité tardive. / An examination of the much-disputed fate of the city in late antiquity.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 5921 Rome et les Sassanides / Rome and the East (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Examen des relations entre l'Iran et l'Empire romain d'Orient depuis la prise de pouvoir des Sassanides jusqu'aux victoires de l'empereur Héraclius.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 5922 Païens et chrétiens sous l'Empire romain tardif / Pagans and Christians in the Later Roman Empire (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Étude de la christianisation progressive de l'Empire et des royaumes qui lui ont succédé.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 5923 Aspects de la littérature de l'antiquité tardive / Topics in Late Antique Literature (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Considération approfondie d'un ou plusieurs auteurs ou ouvrages.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 5924 Aspects de l'histoire de l'antiquité tardive / Topics in Late Antique History (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Considération approfondie d'un ou plusieurs aspects de l'histoire de la période.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 5925 Introduction à une langue ancienne / Introduction to an Ancient Language (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Un cours d'introduction en syriaque, copte, éthiopien ou en arabe classique.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 5926 Lectures dirigées en langues anciennes / Directed Readings in Ancient Language (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Lectures dirigées en latin, grec, syriaque, copte, éthiopien ou l'arabe classique. / Directed readings in Latin, Greek, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopic or classical Arabic.

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 59261 Lectures dirigées en langues anciennes (Partie 1 de 2) / Directed Readings in Ancient Language (Part 1 of 2)

              Lectures dirigées en latin, grec, syriaque, copte, éthiopien ou l'arabe classique. (Partie 1 de 2) / Directed readings in Latin, Greek, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopic or classical Arabic. (Part 1 of 2)

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              CLA 59262 Lectures dirigées en langues anciennes (Partie 2 de 2) / Directed Readings in Ancient Language (Part 2 of 2) (3 crédits / 3 units)

              Lectures dirigées en latin, grec, syriaque, copte, éthiopien ou l'arabe classique. (Partie 2 de 2) / Directed readings in Latin, Greek, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopic or classical Arabic. (Part 2 of 2)

              Volet / Course Component: Séminaire / Seminar

              Prerequisite: CLA 59261

              CLA 6998 Examen de traduction / Translation examination (6 crédits / 6 units)

              Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture

              CLA 87015 L'histoire romaine I (3 crédits)

              Volet : Cours magistral

              CLA 87025 L' histoire romaine II (3 crédits)

              Volet : Cours magistral

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