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Classics minor

Bachelor of ArtsMinorYear: 2021

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Overview

Classics is the study of the languages Ancient Greek and Latin, which have been taught at the University of Melbourne since its very foundation and have been a core element of higher education for many centuries. The overall objective of the Classics program is to introduce students to key literary texts from classical antiquity (including history, drama, oratory, philosophy, epic, and lyric poetry), and to enable students to discover the many important contributions which reading ancient texts in the original languages can make to understanding both the ancient world and the Western tradition. Knowledge of Ancient Greek and Latin is also very useful for research and training in such related disciplines as biochemistry, medicine, the history and philosophy of science, archaeology, Biblical studies, history, philosophy, art history, Romance language studies, English literary studies, and music.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

  • apply appropriate skills and methodologies for the reading and translating of Ancient Greek and Latin texts; and
  • demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the vocabulary, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of the Ancient Greek and Latin languages; and
  • demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the literature of ancient Greece and Rome in the original languages; and
  • identify and engage critically with scholarship in the field of Classics; and
  • approach all evidence about classical literatures, cultures and societies with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values; and
  • articulate the relationship between different classical Greek and Latin texts and the social, historical and cultural contexts that produced them; and
  • communicate translations and interpretations of classical Greek and Latin texts effectively, both orally and in writing; and
  • work effectively, in groups and independently, to identify, discuss and critically analyse key issues in the interpretation of classical Greek and Latin texts.

Last updated: 12 November 2021

Structure

75 credit points

Students who minor in Classics may progress through one or both of these languages from beginners level (entry point 1) and are encouraged to take subjects in both languages. Students who have completed one of these languages at VCE may begin studying the language at entry point 3 and are required to commence studying the other classical language at level 1 (entry point 1).

This minor requires the completion of either:

Latin Entry Point 1

  • 25 credit points of Latin EP1 Level 1 core subjects
  • 25 credit points of Latin EP1 Level 2 electives including
    • a maximum of 12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies Level 2 electives
  • 25 credit points of Latin EP1 Level 3 electives including
    • a maximum of 12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies Level 3 electives

OR

Latin Entry Point 3

  • 25 credit points of Latin EP3 Level 1 electives
  • 25 credit points of Latin EP3 Level 2 electives including
    • a maximum of 12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies Level 2 electives
  • 25 credit points of Latin EP3 Level 3 electives including
    • a maximum of 12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies Level 3 electives

OR

Ancient Greek Entry Point 1

  • 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP1 Level 1 core subjects
  • 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP1 Level 2 electives including
    • a maximum of 12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies Level 2 electives
  • 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP1 Level 3 electives including
    • a maximum of 12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies Level 3 electives

OR

Ancient Greek Entry Point 3

  • 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP3 Level 1 electives
  • 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP3 Level 2 electives including
    • a maximum of 12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies Level 2 electives
  • 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP3 Level 3 electives including
    • a maximum of 12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies Level 3 electives

Level 1 core subjects – Latin Entry Point 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS10006 Latin 1
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10007 Latin 2
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 1 core subjects – Ancient Greek Entry Point 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS10004 Ancient Greek 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10005 Ancient Greek 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 1 electives – Latin Entry Point 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS10012 Latin 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10014 Latin 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10004 Ancient Greek 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10005 Ancient Greek 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 1 electives – Ancient Greek Entry Point 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS10020 Ancient Greek 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10021 Ancient Greek 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10006 Latin 1
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10007 Latin 2
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 2 electives – Latin Entry Point 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS20029 Latin 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20031 Latin 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 2 electives – Ancient Greek Entry Point 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS20015 Ancient Greek 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20016 Ancient Greek 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 2 electives – Latin Entry Point 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS20029 Latin 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20031 Latin 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20030 Latin 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20026 Latin 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20015 Ancient Greek 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20016 Ancient Greek 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 2 electives – Ancient Greek Entry Point 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS20015 Ancient Greek 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20016 Ancient Greek 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20013 Ancient Greek 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20014 Ancient Greek 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20029 Latin 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20031 Latin 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 2 electives - Ancient World Studies

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANCW20003 Egypt Under the Pharaohs
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ANCW20015 Classical Mythology
Semester 1 (Online)
Winter Term (Online)
 12.5
ANCW20018 Intensive Syriac Aramaic Not available in 2021 12.5
ANCW20019 The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ANCW20022 History of Greece: Homer to Alexander
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ANCW20023 Ancient Egyptian 3
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ANCW20024 Ancient Egyptian 4
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ANCW20026 The Social History of the Roman World Not available in 2021 12.5
ANCW20027 Archaeology of the Classical Greek World
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
ANCW20028 Interpreting Material Culture Not available in 2021 12.5
PHIL20040 Greek Philosophy
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 3 electives – Latin Entry Point 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS30013 Latin 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS30009 Latin 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 3 electives – Ancient Greek Entry Point 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS30024 Ancient Greek 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS30025 Ancient Greek 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 3 electives – Latin / Ancient Greek Entry Point 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CLAS30013 Latin 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS30009 Latin 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS30024 Ancient Greek 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS30025 Ancient Greek 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 3 electives - Ancient World Studies

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANCW30004 Beyond Babylon
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ANCW30011 Underworld and Afterlife
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
ANCW30016 The Age of Alexander the Great
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ANCW30017 Interpreting the Ancient World
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ANCW30020 Intensive Syriac Aramaic Not available in 2021 12.5
ANCW30021 Imperial Rome: Mediterranean Superpower Not available in 2021 12.5
ANCW30023 Practical Archaeology Not available in 2021 12.5
ANCW30025 Field Archaeology Not available in 2021 12.5
ANCW30026 Roman Law in Context
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/classics-archaeology

Last updated: 12 November 2021