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BA Bachelor of Arts – Greek and Roman Civilization – Double Major or as a Minor. Greek and Roman Civilization and one other subject to degree level. First year - 15 credits of Greek and Roman Civilization (group 6)
- Plus choose up to 3 other subjects (or Critical Skills) from the 5 groups available (max 1 per group).
Second & third year - Greek and Roman Civilization in a Double Major or Minor with 1 of your first year subjects
- Optional 10 credit Electives in second year
Students may apply to study overseas after second year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details. Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study. The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.
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Year 1
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Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history. As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the “fall” of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact. - In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and “the barbarian”; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
- All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization
Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the “greats” have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney and J.K. Rowling. The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.
- 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
- Students who receive an overall 2:1 in first year (with a 2:1 in a Classical subject) may transfer to the BA in Classics in 2nd year.
GC1F15
- GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION
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Credits: 15
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Year 2
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Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history. As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the “fall” of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact. - In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and “the barbarian”; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
- All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization
Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the “greats” have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney and J.K. Rowling. The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.
GC2DM
- GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION
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Credits: 30
Not compulsory:
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Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history. As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the “fall” of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact. - In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and “the barbarian”; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
- All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization
Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the “greats” have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney and J.K. Rowling. The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.
Commencing September 2023
GC2MJ
- CLASSICS
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Credits: 40
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Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history. As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the “fall” of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact. - In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and “the barbarian”; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
- All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization
Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the “greats” have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney and J.K. Rowling. The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.
GC2SM
- GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILIAATION
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Credits: 60
Not compulsory:
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Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history. As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the “fall” of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact. - In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and “the barbarian”; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
- All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization
Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the “greats” have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney and J.K. Rowling. The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.
GC2MI
- GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION
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Credits: 20
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Year 3
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Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history. As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the “fall” of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact. - In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and “the barbarian”; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
- All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization
Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the “greats” have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney and J.K. Rowling. The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.
GC3DM
- GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION
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Credits: 30
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Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history. As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the “fall” of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact. - In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and “the barbarian”; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
- All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization
Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the “greats” have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney and J.K. Rowling. The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.
GC3MI
- GREEK & ROMAN CIVILISATION
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Credits: 20
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