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Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology
Graduate Certificate in ArtsSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2018
Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology
Overview
Classical Studies and Archaeology embraces the broad study of Classical Greece and Rome, as well as Egypt and the Near East from 3000 BCE to the 4th century CE. Students can choose a variety of subject streams, which combine the study of ancient languages and/or texts in translation such as myth, literature, history, and philosophy with the study of archaeology, art, and architectural monuments. In addition, students can focus on a particular time period, geographic region, technical specialisation such as myth or ceramics, or thematic area of study. Students will gain insight into and understanding of contemporary society by exploring how ancient cultures have contributed to the development of our modern world, with regard to gender and ethnic identity, warfare, colonialism and imperialism, the propagandistic power of literary and visual imagery, and technology and economy. They will develop skills in research, writing, analysis, and communication that promote career flexibility.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts in this area of specialisation should:
- demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the literary and material cultures of ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern civilisations, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Greece, and Rome;
- apply appropriate critical skills and methodologies (including historical, literary, and archaeological) to the research and analysis of ancient histories, cultures and societies;
- identify and engage critically with primary sources for the interpretation of ancient histories, cultures and societies;
- identify and engage critically with scholarship in the field of classical studies and archaeology;
- approach all evidence about ancient histories, cultures and societies with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
- work effectively, in groups and independently, to identify, discuss and critically analyse key issues in the interpretation of ancient histories, cultures and societies; and
- communicate interpretations of ancient texts and artefacts effectively, both orally and in writing.
Last updated: 31 January 2025
Structure
50 credit points
Duration: 6 months full-time / 1 year part-time
Program Requirements -
- one core subject (12.5 points)
- elective subjects (37.5 points)
Total 50 points
Please note: students cannot take more than 12.5 points at first-year level
Subject Options
Core Subjects
12.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW40001 | Euripides, Seneca, and Mythmaking | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW40003 | Archaeology of Complex Societies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW40007 | Problems in Greek Prehistory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW40012 | The Roman Way of Life | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW40015 | Gender and Sexuality in Greece and Rome | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW40018 | The Roman Countryside | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS40034 | Classics Honours Seminar 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS40035 | Classics Honours Seminar 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
First Year Elective Subjects
Maximum 12.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW10001 | Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW10002 | Myth, Art and Empire: Greece and Rome | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW10004 | Intensive Syriac Aramaic | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW10006 | Ancient Egyptian 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW10007 | Ancient Egyptian 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW10008 | Intensive Akkadian 1 | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW10009 | Intensive Akkadian 2 | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
ANCW20024 | Ancient Egyptian 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Second and Third Year Elective Subjects
Maximum 37.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20003 | Egypt Under the Pharaohs | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20013 | Egyptian and Near Eastern Mythology | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20015 | Classical Mythology |
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20018 | Intensive Syriac Aramaic | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20019 | The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20022 | Ancient Greece: History and Archaeology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20025 | Archaeology of the Roman World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW30004 | Beyond Babylon | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW30011 | Underworld and Afterlife | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW30016 | The Age of Alexander the Great | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW30017 | Interpreting the Ancient World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW30020 | Intensive Syriac Aramaic | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW30021 | Imperial Rome: Mediterranean Superpower | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW30023 | Practical Archaeology | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20023 | Ancient Egyptian 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANCW20024 | Ancient Egyptian 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Language Subjects
Please note the following:
- students cannot take more than 12.5 points at first-year level
- if enrolling in more than one language subject, students should consult with the course coordinator for advice on course planning.
- it is necessary to meet any prerequisites before enrolling in a subject.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS10004 | Ancient Greek 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS10005 | Ancient Greek 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS10006 | Latin 1 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS10007 | Latin 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS10012 | Latin 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS10014 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS10020 | Ancient Greek 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS10021 | Ancient Greek 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20013 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20014 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20015 | Ancient Greek 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20016 | Ancient Greek 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20021 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20026 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20029 | Latin 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20030 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20031 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20035 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS30004 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS30009 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS30013 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS30024 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS30025 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS30045 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/shaps
Last updated: 31 January 2025