We have incorporated the Classical Languages modules in our offering and are extremely proud of the new Classical Language module which we have developed inhouse. In 2022, we will expand this module to second year level, with 2023 seeing the implementation of this module at third year level.
Classical Studies (Mythology) celebrates renowned heroes and heroines who battled internal and external monsters, all the while appealing to the gods for their intervention. The presence of mythological aspects in art, film, music, theatre and science is a testament to its persistence as a culturally binding phenomenon. These aspects range from influencing the names of the days of the week—and even the names of our celestial neighbours—to the development of modern psychological theories, such as Sigmund Freud’s Oedipus complex. Much of today’s political and educational systems also owe their existence to the classical civilisations from which they arose.
Classical Studies (Civilisations) aim to understand multiple aspects regarding ancient civilisations. Moreover, it helps us to formalise a fundamental basis of the ancient citizen and their behavioural motivations. The motivation for the foundations of democracy and the dramatic arts are highlighted in both the study of civilisations and mythology respectively.
Classical Languages introduces the student to both Latin and Ancient Greek, as well as the culture, literature, and history of the Roman and Greek civilisations—aspects from which our legal system, governance, Christianity, western literature, philosophy, art and architecture, and much more eventually evolved. Students can expect to read a variety of Roman and Greek authors, and other prevalent authors from classical antiquity.
Career choices
These subjects are ideal for students who want to prepare themselves as:
Archaeologists | Anthropologists | Clergy |
Diplomats / Civil servants | Entrepreneurs | Journalists |
Language practitioners | Law practitioners | Lecturers |
Linguists | Literary critics | Museum curators |
Philosophers | Political commentators | Teachers |
Tour guides | Translators | Writers / Poets |
They are also useful for students who are interested in psychology, sociology, the dramatic arts, religious studies, history, communication sciences, political science, languages and literature, art, drama, and music.
Academic offering: Classical Studies (for prerequisites, please consult the latest Humanities Undergraduate Rule Book) |
Undergraduate modules: |
CSMT1514 | Classical and African Myths: Creation Myths and Mythic Heroes and Monsters |
CSCC1524 | Classical and African Civilisations: Art, Architecture and Everyday Life |
CSMT2614 | The Heritage of Myths in Post-Classical Writings, Art, Music and African Literature |
CSCC2624 | Peripheral Figures in Classical and African Civilisations: Women, Children, and Slaves |
CSMT3714 | Myths in Classical Literature: Homer and Vergil |
CSRL3734 | Classical Literature and Rhetoric |
CSCC3724 | Religion and Magic in Classical and African Civilisations |
CSRM3744 | Research Methodology for Classical Studies |
Postgraduate modules: |
Post Graduate Students | Research Protocol for prospective students (for MA and PhD) |
Academic offering: Classical Languages (for prerequisites, please consult the latest Humanities Undergraduate Rule Book) |
Undergraduate modules: |
CLLG1514 | Introduction to Classical Languages and Resources |
CLLG1624 | Classical Languages and Resources |
CLLG2616 (2022) | Classical Languages and Resources II |
CLLG2626 (2022) | Continuation: Classical Languages and Resources II |
CLLG3718 (2023) | Classical Languages and Resources III |
CLLG3728 (2023) | Continuation: Classical Languages and Resources III |
Postgraduate modules: |
Post Graduate Students | Research Protocol for prospective students (for MA and PhD) |