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The Department of Classics offers a variety of classes in Greek and Roman literature, ancient and Medieval philosophy, ancient and Christian religion, and general classical culture. The Department also administers the Program in Religious Studies.
Many doors open into the Classical and Medieval world through Dalhousie’s Department of Classics. The study of mythology, literature, history, philosophy, religion, Arabic, Greek, Latin and Hebrew enable an understanding of what formed Western culture and show us how European civilization arose out of the great accomplishments of the ancient Mediterranean peoples.
Summer Course Offering
Introductory Latin (CLAS 1800/2810) will be taught four mornings a week (Monday-Thursday, 9:00-1130) by Dr. Christopher Grundke from May 10 until June 25.
This course will be taught at an intensive pace, which means you will see your Latin blossom almost overnight. You may notice your English improving as the course progresses. After only six weeks, you will have covered a year of Latin and be able to enroll in second year Latin for the Fall semester. The vigorous pace of this course is challenging, but will prepare you for the intense pace of a higher level Latin course.
You will also be exposed to the world of Latin literature; this tradition was started by the Romans and continues even today. Latin authors range from Caesar and Cicero to Aquinas and Descartes; many popular children's books, such as Green Eggs and Ham and Harry Potter, have been translated into Latin.
Dr. Grundke brings his own quirky sense of humor to the course; his enthusiasm for the language is contagious.
Registration for the Summer term begins February 26.
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News and Events
In Winter term, the Department of Classics will welcome the following guest speakers:
Mar. 25th: Professor Francisco Gonzalez, University of Ottawa, who will be speaking on Heidegger's Platonic(?) Dialogues.
Approaches to Origin and Meaning
On Saturday, February 13th, the Classics Undergraduate Society and the Contemporary Studies Society hosted a very successful discussion of James Doull and his influence on the philosophical foundations of King's College and Dalhousie's Classics Department.
Three of his students, Dr. Wayne Hankey, Dr. Angus Johnston, and Dr. Neil Robertson were invited to discuss Doull's thought and the importance of his legacy. All three are professors at King's and Dalhousie. Dr. Hankey is the current chair of the Classics Department.
Dalhousie University Award for Outstanding Graduate Advisor
Congratulations to Dr. Peter O'Brien, who has been awarded the 2009-2010 Dalhousie University Award for Outstanding Graduate Advisor.