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Program Details
Greek and Roman Studies (Classics) provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the impact the ancient world had on literature (tragedy and comedy), our modern democratic and legal systems, and numerous other parts of the modern world. Examine the literature, language, history, philosophy, mythology, religion, social and economic life, technology, art, architecture and archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean, with a focus on the city-states of Greece and on the Roman world. Learn ancient Greek and Latin languages. Study ancient literature in the original languages and in translation.
A minor in Archaeology is also available.
Work Experience
Participate in an international exchange program, Study Abroad course or Archaeological Fieldwork.
Capital Advantage
As a student, you’ll benefit from an array of cultural resources in the capital region. The National Gallery of Canada, with its rich illustration of the classical tradition in painting, and the Canadian Museum of History, which often mounts exhibitions with classical content, are both within close proximity to the university. There are also flourishing local chapters of the Canadian Institute for Mediterranean Studies and the Archaeological Institute of America.
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Career Outcomes
Explore your passions, refine new skills and discover the career that’s right for you.
Classics provides a well-rounded education, producing graduates who can reason, argue and communicate — essential skills for any field.
Sample Courses
CLCV 1002 - Survey of Greek Civilization
Introduction to the study of Greek antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. Greek culture and society are set in their historical contexts and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
CLCV 3400 - Greek and Roman Studies Abroad
This course combines academic study in Canada with first hand examination of museum collections and sites of the ancient world, normally in Greece and Italy. Course content varies from year to year.
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Featured Stories
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I've greatly enjoyed my double major in History and Greek and Roman Studies. It's allowed me to spend time exploring different time periods and ways of thinking about the past that have, ultimately, enabled me to find my passion. The opportunity to learn new languages and new styles of writing has also given me a wide range of skills I can use going forward in my academic career.
