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Classical Studies and Archaeology
Graduate Certificate in ArtsSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2022
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
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- 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: 3 May 2024
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: In general, students cannot take more than 12.5 points at first-year level. However, if studying languages, students may take up to 25 points of language subjects at first-year level (see list below).
Subject Options
Core Subjects
12.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW40001 | Euripides, Seneca, and Mythmaking | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW40003 | Archaeology of Complex Societies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW40007 | Problems in Greek Prehistory | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW40012 | The Roman Way of Life | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW40015 | Gender and Sexuality in Greece and Rome | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| ANCW40018 | The Roman Countryside | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| ANCW40019 | Frontiers of the Greek World | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS40038 | Ancient Greek Honours Seminar 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CLAS40039 | Ancient Greek Honours Seminar 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CLAS40040 | Latin Honours Seminar 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| CLAS40041 | Latin Honours Seminar 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
First Year Elective Subjects
Maximum 12.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW10001 | Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW10002 | Myth, Art and Empire: Greece and Rome | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20015 | Classical Mythology |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Winter Term (Online)
|
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 |
| ANCW20025 | Archaeology of the Roman World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20026 | The Social History of the Roman World | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20027 | The Ancient Greeks: Art & Archaeology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20028 | Interpreting Material Culture | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30004 | Beyond Babylon | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30011 | Underworld and Afterlife | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30016 | The Age of Alexander the Great | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30017 | Interpreting the Ancient World | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30021 | Imperial Rome: Mediterranean Superpower | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30023 | Practical Archaeology | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30025 | Field Archaeology | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| ANCW30026 | Roman Law in Context | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL20040 | Greek Philosophy | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Language Subjects
Please note the following:
- students may take up to 25 points of language subjects 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW10004 | Intensive Syriac Aramaic | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| ANCW10006 | Ancient Egyptian 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW10007 | Ancient Egyptian 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW10008 | Intensive Akkadian 1 | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| ANCW10009 | Intensive Akkadian 2 | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| CLAS10004 | Ancient Greek 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CLAS10005 | Ancient Greek 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS10006 | Latin 1 |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CLAS10007 | Latin 2 |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CLAS10012 | Latin 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS10014 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS10020 | Ancient Greek 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS10021 | Ancient Greek 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20018 | Intensive Syriac Aramaic | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20023 | Ancient Egyptian 3 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20024 | Ancient Egyptian 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20013 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20014 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20015 | Ancient Greek 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20016 | Ancient Greek 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20021 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Summer Term (Online) |
25 |
| CLAS20026 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20029 | Latin 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20030 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20031 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20035 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Winter Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30020 | Intensive Syriac Aramaic | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| CLAS30004 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Summer Term (Online) |
25 |
| CLAS30009 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30013 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30024 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30025 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30045 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Winter Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/shaps
Last updated: 3 May 2024