Ancient Greek

• UC’s Classics language courses enhances understanding of all aspects of these ancient societies, ranging from literature to politics, daily life to philosophy.
• Students read major texts of Greek epic poetry, drama, philosophy, and more under the guidance of staff actively researching in these fields.
• Students have access to the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities which contains artefacts of direct relevance to the literary world of the Greeks.
• Internationally regarded Classics staff include recipients of prestigious visiting fellowships to Oxford and Cambridge Universities, UC Teaching Awards, and internal and external research awards, such as a major Marsden grant for the ground-breaking study of Greek drama. Classics staff and students regularly present at conferences all over the world.
• The Classical Association of Christchurch, which is run by the UC Classics Department, hosts guest speakers from all over the world at public lectures and events.
• The active study club Classoc offers peer language support for beginners and a variety of social and academic events.

No previous knowledge of Ancient Greek language is required for the introductory language courses, however classical studies at high school is excellent preparation.

Students with previous experience of studying Greek may be able to proceed directly to 200-level courses.

Graduates of Ancient Greek will find themselves fundamental to a variety of professions needing in-depth knowledge of the ancient culture, such as in museums, academia and school teaching, art and language conservation, publishing, and in many modern industries such as government policy, law, and library science.

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