Classical studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

3786 Diploma in Arts (Classical Studies)
3928 Diploma in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin)
0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
0202 Bachelor of Letters

The classical studies program at Monash offers students a vibrant and engaging introduction to the life, culture and language of the ancient Greeks and Romans. No prior knowledge of classical studies is expected when undergraduates enter the program.

At first-year level, 12-point sequences are offered in:

Latin at all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
Ancient Greek (at beginner and intermediate levels)
classical cultural studies, where the sequence comprises units on classical mythology and Greek and Roman culture and life (all texts are studied in translation).

At second and third year, students can further their language studies in Latin and Ancient Greek, or develop their studies in classical culture through units on ancient Greek theatre and ancient Greek epic, Eros and the body, and performing Rome. Studies at honours level are also available which complement students' competence in the classical languages with detailed studies in ancient religion and myth, drama, erotic poetry and/or ancient political propaganda.

A Diploma in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin) is also offered to students who are interested in teaching Latin (upon completion of a Graduate Diploma of Education) or wish to indulge in the classical languages outside the structure of a degree.

Sequences

First Year Sequence

A first-year sequence consists of one of the following combinations:

Minor sequence

A minor comprises one of the above first-year sequences followed by a further 12 points at second year level chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete standard major chosen from the units listed below. The major must include at least 12 points of either Ancient Greek or Latin, completed at any year level.

Students may choose to complete their major using available approved units listed from other Schools provided they also complete at least 12 points of classics units chosen from the core CLA units listed below.

Classical language streams

It is possible to study up to 36 points of Latin (if all levels from beginners to advanced Latin are completed) and/or a maximum of 24 points of Ancient Greek (introductory to intermediate).

Units

First-year level

CLA1010 Classical Mythology
CLA1020 Life and Culture in Ancient Greece and Rome
CLA1110 Introductory Latin A/1
CLA1111 Introductory Ancient Greek A/1
CLA1120 Introductory Latin B/1
CLA1121 Introductory Ancient Greek B/1
CLA1210 Intermediate Latin A/1
CLA1211 Intermediate Ancient Greek A/1
CLA1220 Intermediate Latin B/1
CLA1221 Intermediate Ancient Greek B/1

Second/Third-year level

Core

12 points of language units (if not completed at first-year level)
CLA2030/CLA3030 Ancient Greek epic
CLA2040/CLA3040 Ancient Greek theatre
CLA2050/CLA3050 Performing Rome: From comedy to the Colosseum
CLA2060/CLA3060 Eros and the body: Sexuality and body politics in the classical world

Language streams

CLA2110 Introductory Latin A/2
CLA2111 Introductory Ancient Greek A/2
CLA2120 Introductory Latin B/2
CLA2121 Introductory Ancient Greek B/2
CLA2210 Intermediate Latin A/2
CLA2211 Intermediate Ancient Greek A/2
CLA2220 Intermediate Latin B/2
CLA2221 Intermediate Ancient Greek B/2
CLA2310 Advanced Latin A/2
CLA2320 Advanced Latin B/2
CLA3110 Introductory Latin A/3
CLA3111 Introductory Ancient Greek A/3
CLA3120 Introductory Latin B/3
CLA3121 Introductory Ancient Greek B/3
CLA3210 Intermediate Latin A/3
CLA3211 Intermediate Ancient Greek A/3
CLA3220 Intermediate Latin B/3
CLA3221 Intermediate Ancient Greek B/3
CLA3310 Advanced Latin A/3
CLA3320 Advanced Latin B/3
CLA3330 Advanced Latin C/3
CLA3340 Advanced Latin D/3

Electives

ARY3260 Imperial Rome
ARY3570 Minoans and Myceneans
ARY3800 The Golden Age of Athens
PHL3130 Plato and Platonism
PHL3240 Aristotle and Aristotelianism
PHL3890 Science, happiness and death in Stoic and Epicurean Philosophy
RLT3190 Myth and meaning in ancient worlds

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl