Study of the Ancient Greek language uncovers the origins of many words and ideas in our modern English language.
Studying Ancient Greek at UC will involve more than just the language; you will delve into Greek literature, history, politics, architecture, and philosophy.
Through your studies, you will be able to draw upon the past to better understand what is going on in the world right now as many modern concepts like democracy, theatre, and psychology originated inGreece.
UC offers a Certificate in Languages and Diploma in Languages in Ancient Greek.
See also Classics.
First year offers two beginner’s courses in Ancient Greek language across two semesters, including reading Greek and grammar:
At 200 and 300-level, you will have the opportunity to study some of the greatest literary works of the western world in their original language, such as Homer, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Plato, and Thucydides.
You can develop your own particular interests based on these and other authors and can embark on supervised research projects.
Through learning the language and analysing ancient Greek culture, you will gain skills like research, analysis, attention to detail, critical thinking, andcommunication.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC’s range of study options can let you study what you want to.
An understanding of the rich Classical past gives you a keen lens through which to view the modern world.
An understanding of the rich Classical past gives you a keen lens through which to view the modern world.
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