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School of Humanities
Napier Building Level 7
Room 722
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 AUSTRALIA

Phone: +61 8 8313 5627
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Classics

Click on the links below for more information on each of the various subjects we offer for study:

Classics is a small label for a discipline that explores all the significant aspects of the ancient Mediterranean world (Egypt, Greece, Rome and more...).

Classics at Adelaide has a long and distinguished history, yet it remains a dynamic and thriving discipline. Staff in the department continue to contribute research to a range of international publications and collaborative projects, yet they also pride themselves on being closely involved in all undergraduate courses. Our teaching and our scholarship are strongly linked, enriching our students' overall experience of the ancient Mediterranean world - consequently, student evaluations of our teaching consistently place us among the top-ranking departments in the University of Adelaide

 

First-Year Courses for 2012

In 2012, the Classics dept. will continue to offer its two new first-year modules for students - both are for students new to the subject, and aim to provide a general introduction to the ancient world.

In semester 1, 2012, we offer: Private Lives and Public Spectacle in Greece and Rome (CLAS 1003). What sort of pleasures and thrills were on offer in antiquity? How did those in Athens and Rome amuse themselves? This course considers these ancient cities at rest and at play, and explores some of their cultural, philosophical, and social views on the subject of pleasure and entertainment, in both private and public domains.

And in semester 2, 2012, we offer: The Ancient World through Film (CLAS 1004). The ancient world continues to inspire the modern world, and is regularly the subject of epic movie treatment. This course takes a selection of Hollywood blockbusters and uses them to introduce students to key themes in the literature and history of ancient Greece and Rome. What ancient tales lie behind the likes of Troy, 300, Cleopatra, and Gladiator?

NEWS

The department has acquired a 'new' Professor - the 9th incumbent of the Hughes Chair will be our own head of department, Han Baltussen. Congratulations to Han on his appointment.

This is a truly significant development, remember that the Hughes Professor was one of the University of Adelaide's three foundation chairs (1873-4). However, the department has had no Professor (or Reader) since 1992. Until, that is, Han's successive appointments this year: first Associate Professor, now Hughes Professor and Head of Classics. It is a great boost for all in the department to see Han's work and achievements recognised by the University.

Where to find us
The School office is located on Level 7 of the Napier Building at the North Terrace campus of the University, while the offices of academic staff members are located on Level 8 of the Napier Building.