Experience the major works of Greek literature, drama, history and philosophy in the original language.
Greek papers offer both linguistic training and the experience of reading the major works in the original language. Greek, along with Latin, is an essential tool for postgraduate work in Classics.
Greek is available as a minor subject for the qualifications listed against the minor subject requirements below. It can also be taken as part of a major in Classics.
Classics is available as a major subject of study for a number of degrees.
Minor subject requirements
Greek as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, BHealSc, BACom, BASc or BComSc degree
Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) or Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | GREK 111 Introductory Greek 1 GREK 112 Introductory Greek 2 | 18 18 |
| 200-level | GREK 211 Intermediate Greek GREK 212 Intermediate Greek Authors | 18 18 |
| 300-level | One 300-level GREK paper | 18 |
No paper forming part of a minor subject requirement in Greek may also count for a minor or major subject requirement in Classics | ||
| Total | 90 |
Papers
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a selection of on-campus papers will be made available via distance and online learning for eligible students.
Find out which papers are available and how to apply on our COVID-19 website
| Paper code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREK111 | 2022 | Introductory Greek 1 | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| GREK112 | 2022 | Introductory Greek 2 | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| GREK211 | 2022 | Intermediate Greek | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| GREK212 | 2022 | Intermediate Greek Authors | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| GREK328 | 2022 | Advanced Greek Authors 1 | 18 points | Not offered in 2022 |
| GREK329 | 2022 | Advanced Greek Authors 2 | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| GREK464 | 2022 | A Topic in Greek Literature | 20 points | Semester 2 |
Key information for future students
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