Classics
Bachelor's degree
In Halifax (Canada)
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Halifax (Canada)
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
Studying Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations can reveal the answers to some of society’s modern challenges. Classics is the study of the ancient Mediterranean world. It is one of the core topics in the humanities, providing students with a broad perspective on the origins of western literature, art, architecture, philosophy, and religion.
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About this course
Develop insight into what it means to be human within the context of ancient Greek, Roman and Near Eastern societies. In studying the classics, you will also develop valuable critical thinking and writing skills. The Classics program at Saint Mary’s University focuses on elements of the social history, archaeology, art, and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Many Classics students go on to fulfilling careers in law, museum studies, education, management, publishing, journalism, or archaeology. Here are some examples of future career opportunities:
Archeologist
Journalist
Archivist
Writer
Art critic
Teacher
Lawyer
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Subjects
- Greek
- Archaeology
- Classics
- Art
- Archaeological
- Techniques
- Photography
- Drawing
- Artifact analysis
- Civilizations
- Roman History
Course programme
Hands-on learning
In Classics, you’ll have the chance to participate in a field school, held at the Roman imperial villa site of San Felice (Puglia), Italy. Get first-hand insight into the nature of imperial landholdings in south Italy, including issues related to commerce and slavery, and the process of cultural changes. You’ll take part in an archaeological research project and learn field and laboratory techniques including excavation, field survey, and artifacts processing, environmental archaeology, photography, drawing, and artifact analysis.
Sample courses offered:
- Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome
- An Introduction to Greek Art and Archaeology
- Bloody Caesars: Roman History II
- Greek History I: I: From Minos to the Medes
- A Survey of Roman Art and Archaeology
- Pompeii
Classics
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iStudy
Course Online£ 197 -
Acadia University
Bachelor's degree Nova Scotia / Classroom-basedPrice on request
See all