Honours in Classical Studies
Overview
An Honours Year consists of 48 points, made up from a minor thesis and coursework.
Prerequisites
Students may be admitted to Honours if they have:
- completed a BA degree with a major in Classical Studies (48 points)
- and achieved an average of 70 (Distinction level)
Combined honours may be taken in Classical Studies and another discipline provided that all honours requirements have been met in both disciplines and units, subject to the approval of the convenors/heads of both Programs/ centres.
Students who wish to apply for mid-year entry should consult the Classical Studies Honours Coordinator.
Course units
Students must enrol in 2 of the 3 core subjects to make up 24 points of course work.
Options
- Most students tend to select the Research Seminar offered in Semester 1 (12 points) and one of the Classical languages (Greek/Latin) at the appropriate level. The languages are usually taught as a sequence over the two academic semesters (6 + 6 points).
- You may also choose to focus on the Classical languages and take up both Greek and Latin at the appropriate level. Again, both languages are usually taught as sequences over the two academic semesters (6 + 6 in semester 1 plus 6 +6 in semester 2) .
- Currently there are also classes in Reading Greek and Reading Latin (12 points). These units run only in Semester 1 and are unlikely to be offered in 2008 due to insufficient demand. Please, see the Honours co-ordinator for more information.
Core subjects are:
a. Classical Languages
CLA4110 INTRODUCTORY LATIN |
CLA4120 INTRODUCTORY LATIN |
CLA4210 INTERMEDIATE LATIN |
CLA4220 INTERMEDIATE LATIN |
CLA4310 LATIN ADVANCED |
CLA4320 LATIN ADVANCED |
CLA4111 INTRODUCTORY GREEK |
CLA4121 INTRODUCTORY GREEK |
CLA4211 INTERMEDIATE GREEK |
CLA4221 INTERMEDIATE GREEK |
CLA4000 READING ANCIENT GREEK |
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CLA4010 READING LATIN |
b. Research Seminar
CLA4020 RESEARCH SEMINAR: DRAMA AND RITUAL - THE POLITICS OF ANTIQUITY.
12 points; Semester 1
Guided reading in Classical Studies in an area of the student’s choice, subject to the approval of the coordinator/supervisor. Students conduct research which leads to written tasks and oral presentations on questions or topics relevant to their dissertation.
Research Thesis
In addition to 24 points of course work, students are required to undertake a research thesis of 12000-15000 words.
CLA4030 A&B HONOURS THESIS IN CLASSICAL STUDIES
24 points, semesters 1 & 2
This unit will provide students with the opportunity to engage in supervised, independent research in an area of interest related to the Greco-Roman culture and its social and ideological influences, as reflected through the surviving literary evidence.
Topics for supervision include:
- Greek and Roman Drama
- Greek and Roman Epic
- Latin literature
- Classical Mythology
- Ritual and Religion in the Ancient World
- Reception Studies
Honours studies provide students with the chance to further their knowledge and engage in independent research in a supportive and supervised environment. All Honours students will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the department and will be actively encouraged to participate in staff/student research seminars throughout term time.
Further Information
For further information, please contact the Classical Studies Honours Coordinator for the academic years 2008 and 2009:
- Dr Eva Anagnostou-Laoutides (Semester 2, 2007)
tel: 9905 2241
W323, Menzies Building (Building 11)
eva.anagnostoulaoutides@arts.monash.edu.au