The very words by which we know such important concepts as democracy, philosophy, theatre, rhetoric, psychology (to name just a few) are Greek in origin, indicating that they are ancient Greek inventions. Likewise, the cultural legacy of Rome is far-reaching, especially in architecture, administration and law-making, in addition to its literature and art.Why study Classics at UC?

• You will study classical creations in drama and poetry, and the philosophy of writers like Homer, Aeschylus, Virgil and Plato; you will examine the achievements in the world of politics, warfare and government of leaders like Alexander, Julius Caesar and the Roman emperors.
• Teaching in UC?s Classics Department is all-embracing and includes Ancient Greek and Latin languages, as well as courses on aspects of Greco-Roman culture for which no ancient language is required. Language and non-language courses can be combined.