Ancient Greek

  • Ancient Greek
    Detail of frieze from the Siphnian Treasury at Delphi, c. 525 BC.

Qualifications

Overview

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 you will discover that many modern concepts in our society like democracy, theatre, and psychology originated in Greece.

Contact us

Department of Classics

Email classics@canterbury.ac.nz

Location
Old Chemistry Building, Arts Centre, 3 Hereford St
Christchurch 8013

Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

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