Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Academic Contact	Dr Elizabeth Minchin

The Classics Program offers a major in Ancient Greek.  Proficiency in Ancient Greek is highly recommended at the earliest possible stage for those wishing to specialize in the study of ancient Greek history and civilization, or of the Greco-Roman world. The study of Ancient Greek is also very rewarding in itself.  The courses we offer give you a unique opportunity to read in the original language the literature, history and philosophy of the Greek world. From your engagement with the past through its language and literature you will gain a richer understanding not only of that world but also of contemporary society.

Requirements

The major in Ancient Greek consists of a minimum of 42 units (normally 7 courses):

The sequence of courses for the Ancient Greek major is dependent on the student's language competence.

1. Major for beginners: Traditional Grammar, Continuing Ancient Greek, Intermediate Ancient Greek, three courses from Advanced Ancient Greek A-J; plus one course which may be any other GREK, LATN, CLAS, or ANCH course, or a HIST or other course deemed relevant to the major by the Convenor
2. Major for post-beginners (HSC or equivalent competence):
   Six courses from Advanced Ancient Greek A-J; plus one course which may be any other GREK, LATN, CLAS, or ANCH course, or a HIST or other course deemed relevant to the major by the Convenor

With the permission of the Convener, a student with appropriate language competence may also enter the major at Continuing Ancient Greek or Intermediate Ancient Greek level. Students with prior experience of Ancient Greek should consult the Convener prior to, or at the time of, enrolment.

Students taking both an Ancient Greek and a Latin major may not count Traditional Grammar towards both majors. Such students should consult the Convener as to which further course they should take to complete both majors.

Courses offered in 2009:

• Advanced Ancient Greek H: Revisiting the past in oral traditional epic: Homer, Iliad, book 1 (Dr Elizabeth Minchin)
• Advanced Ancient Greek I: Battle for freedom: Herodotus, book 8 (Dr Peter Londey)

For information on Honours in Ancient Greek click here.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.