Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Greek and Roman Studies; formerly the Department of Classics; offers the student an opportunity to study Greek and Roman literature, history, archaeology, and philosophy at any of three levels of concentration, with or without the study of Greek and Latin language. There are General, Major, and Honours Programs.

The Major and Honours Programs can be taken in either Greek and Roman Studies or Greek and Latin Language and Literature. A degree in Greek and Roman Studies can be focused to some extent on ancient art and archaeology, history, social history, or literature in translation. Courses with the GRS prefix do not require any knowledge of Greek or Latin. Although the Department strongly recommends that some courses in Greek or Latin language be taken for the Greek and Roman Studies Degrees, these degrees may be completed without such courses. Study towards the degrees in Greek and Latin Language and Literature may be focused to some extent on either Greek or Latin, but the Department strongly recommends that at least six units be taken in the second language. It is assumed that students following the General or Major Programs will be taking advanced courses in other departments. Students following an Honours Program with the Department of Greek and Roman Studies should note that it may be possible for them to complete an honours program in another field if they have the joint consent of that department and the Department of Greek and Roman Studies.

Students are welcome at any time to discuss their program with members of the Department and are encouraged to do so as early as possible in the course of their studies at the University. Many of the advanced courses in Greek and Roman Studies are open to second year students, and a Major in Greek and Roman Studies may be completed in two years. Nevertheless, it is important to plan one's program, since the lack of prerequisites may limit the choice of courses. Greek and Latin courses above the 100 level require prerequisites. Students are encouraged to declare a major in their second year. The Department has a number of awards and prizes available for students in Greek and Roman Studies.

Students completing first year and choosing Greek and Roman Studies or Greek and Latin Language and Literature may be interested in exploring the Arts Co-op option.

Undergraduate Programs

General and Minor Programs	(a) 3 units of Departmental offerings normally at the 100 or 200 level. (b) 9 units of Departmental offerings at the 300 or 400 level. Total: 12 units.
Major In Greek And Roman Studies	(a) 6 units of Departmental offerings at the 100 or 200 level. (b) 15 units of Departmental offerings at the 300 or 400 level. Total: 21 units.
Major in Greek and Latin Language and Literature	(a) 15 units of Greek and/or Latin. (b) 6 units of Departmental offerings. Total: 21 units. Of these 21 units, at least 15 units must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Honours in Greek and Roman Studies	(a) 6 units of Departmental offerings at the 100 or 200 level. (b) 24 units of Departmental offerings at the 300 or 400 level, including GRS 499. Total: 30 units.
Honours in Greek and Latin Language and Literature	(a) 21 units of Greek and/or Latin. (b) 9 units of Departmental offerings, including GRS 499. Total: 30 units. Of these 30 units, at least 21 units must be at the 300 or 400 level.

 

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Inquiries

Inquiries about the program should be directed to:

Dr. Brendan Burke
Department of Greek and Roman Studies,
University of Victoria
PO Box 3045,
Victoria, BC
V8W 3P4