Classical Studies / Classical Cultures University of Cyprus

The Postgraduate Programme in Classics is based on the general principle of the unity of Classical Studies and has been designed to offer well-grounded specialization in Ancient Greek and Latin Studies as well as in the comparative study of Classical Literature. More specifically, the objectives of the Programme are as follows:

(a) To provide students with expert knowledge of the language and literature (including non-literary written documents) of the Ancient Greek and Roman world in greater depth compared to the undergraduate studies in Classics.

(b) To train students in locating and critically appraising scholarly literature as well as in the methodical analysis and interpretation of primary sources in the light of international research findings.

(c) To familiarize students in a more systematic way with theory, methods and the research objects of a number of disciplines adjacent to Classical Philology (Papyrology, Epigraphy, Historical Linguistics, History, Archaeology, Byzantine and Modern Greek Literature) and to provide them with specialized knowledge in some of these disciplines.

(d) To train students in producing research papers in which texts of Ancient Greek and Latin literature are analysed, scholarly literature is critically used, and research outcomes are presented in an appropriate manner. Students are also trained in giving presentations of their work and supporting their argumentation within a context of opinion exchange with their professors and fellow students.

(e) The aforementioned objective is inextricably connected with the promotion of autonomous thinking and the quest for original conclusions in a specific field of research. This can inspire new ideas which may lead to future doctoral research and/or to scholarly publications.

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