100-level

CLAS120
People, Places and Histories of the Graeco-Roman World
Description
In this course we will survey events in antiquity from Homer through to the Roman Emperor Constantine. On the way we will explore the world of fifth century Athens, gaining an insight into the society that established democracy and move on to appreciate Alexander's campaigns and the formation of the Hellenistic kingdoms after his death. We will also turn to the west of the Mediterranean Sea and investigate the development of Rome from a small town to the capital of a large Empire, its constitutional transformations and the social impact of those changes on people's sense of place and identity.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
CLAS111; CLAS112; CLAS113
CLAS122
Myth, Power and Identity in the Graeco-Roman World
Description
In this course students will consider how the Greeks and the Romans thought of themselves and others in their mythology and social power structures. Students will gain an understanding of ancient cosmic world-views, gender issues, colonisation and identity in Archaic and Classical Greece and Augustan Rome, and the relevance of such ideas now. Students will read, analyse and interpret ancient literary texts (selections from epic, tragedy, etc.) and material culture (art and architecture) that depict Greek and Roman myths as well as expressing ancient political and social views.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
CLAS104; CLAS105
CLAS135
Beginner's Greek
Description
An introduction to Ancient Greek grammar and to the reading of Ancient Greek texts, building on from the material learnt in CLAS151. Students, in this course, concentrate on Ancient Greek only, learning the language of fifth century Athens through the reading of texts. The dialect we learn is Attic Greek, which, when learnt, will enable access to other Greek dialects including New Testament Greek.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CLAS151, or by approval of the Head of Department.
Restrictions
CLAS131
CLAS145
Beginners' Latin
Description
An introduction to Latin grammar and to reading Latin, following on from CLAS151.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CLAS151 or by approval of the Head of Department
Restrictions
CLAS143
CLAS151
Greek and Latin for Absolute Beginners
Description
This course introduces Greek, Latin grammar to students by way of English grammar. At the end of the course students will understand the most important basic grammatical concepts in Greek and Latin and will have a working vocabulary of about 75 words in each language. They will be prepared to continue more intensive study in Greek and/or Latin.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
CLAS134, CLAS144, CLAS 143, CLAS 131

Not Offered Courses in 2026

100-level

CLAS134
Beginners' Greek A
Description
An introduction to Greek grammar and reading Greek. Students learn the language and literature of primarily Athens of the fifth and fourth centuries BC, and focus on texts closely modelled on authors such as Plato, Aristophanes and more. The course involves some study of the cultural background of these texts, including the philosophy of Socrates, life during wartime and the role of women in ancient Greece.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021
For further information see CLAS134 course details
Points
15 points
CLAS144
Beginners' Latin A
Description
An introduction to Latin grammar and to reading Latin.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021
For further information see CLAS144 course details
Points
15 points