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Advanced Certificate in Classical Studies at Ransford

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Ancient studies is  an interdisciplinary approach to examining the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans.  Students specifically study ancient architecture, sculpture, painting, art and other material remains. It is central to Classical Studies, and so students learn to master varieties of evidence. 
 
Written texts, archaeological remains and the visual arts are equally important in forming a comprehensive understanding of antiquity. Thus, almost every Classical Studies course integrates the study and analysis of art and material culture into its course content.
 
The Advanced Certificate in Classical Studies has the following modules:
 

1.       History of the Ancient World

2.       The World of Prometheus

3.       Classical Greek Literature

4.       Classical Roman Literature

5.       Classical Mythology

6.       Ancient Philosophy

7.       Greek and Roman Philosophy

8.       Philology

9.       History of Arts

10.   History of the Theatre 

11. Archeological History 

 

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