BA (Hons) Classical Languages and Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations
Course Overview
This course offers a deep and critical engagement with the foundational languages and literature of Western civilization, allowing you to specialize in either Ancient Greek or Latin. You will develop advanced linguistic skills by reading seminal texts in their original form, from epic poetry to philosophical treatises. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the classical world.
Key Program Highlights
- Mastery of either Ancient Greek or Latin through immersive textual study
- Critical analysis of seminal works of literature, history, and philosophy in their original language
- Examination of key historical events and cultural developments in Ancient Greece or Rome
- Development of advanced analytical skills for interpreting textual and material culture
- Cultivation of a sophisticated understanding of the enduring influence of the classical world
Course Overview
This course offers a deep and critical engagement with the foundational languages and literature of Western civilization, allowing you to specialize in either Ancient Greek or Latin. You will develop advanced linguistic skills by reading seminal texts in their original form, from epic poetry to philosophical treatises. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the classical world.
Key Program Highlights
- Mastery of either Ancient Greek or Latin through immersive textual study
- Critical analysis of seminal works of literature, history, and philosophy in their original language
- Examination of key historical events and cultural developments in Ancient Greece or Rome
- Development of advanced analytical skills for interpreting textual and material culture
- Cultivation of a sophisticated understanding of the enduring influence of the classical world
