Classical Studies/Classics
Classical Studies/Classics
Did you know that enrolment in university-level Latin is up across the country, according to the Classical Association of Canada?
In Classical Studies, we explore the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome, and their enormous impact on the world as we know it today. Some might think that these languages and cultures are dead, but the Greeks and Romans were concerned with many issues that remain fascinating, relevant and important today - love, death, fate, the individual and society, religion, justice, law and so on. Their works form the basis for much of what we know and understand about the world around us today.
The program will introduce you to the richness of thought and expression of the cultures that have shaped the Western intellectual tradition. You'll study the religion, politics, mythology, art, literature, history, archaeology, architecture and philosophy of Greek and Roman society.
Classical Studies is a truly interdisciplinary subject of great breadth. The program allows a broad range of choice of courses in:
- Greek and Roman languages and literature
- Greek and Roman history
- Greek and Roman philosophy
- Greek and Roman archaeology, art and architecture
Our courses will introduce you to and deepen your understanding of a range of analytical approaches, including literary, linguistic, historical, philosophical and aesthetic approaches to classical culture.
Majoring in Classical Studies is an excellent way to develop critical, analytical and logical reasoning skills. You'll learn how to make rational arguments and express them lucidly. You'll gain a thorough understanding of some of the greatest accomplishments in human thought and art.
Streams within the program include:
- Classics – This stream focuses on the ancient Greek and Latin languages.
- Classical Studies – This stream focuses more on the historical and social/cultural aspects and ancient Greece and Rome.
Our graduates are well prepared for a career in libraries, teaching, law, archaeology and museum work. Many students also go on to graduate studies.
You can join the Classical Studies Students Association – one of the most active associations in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies – to network, learn useful information about courses, professors, jobs, graduate school and all things classical. It has a student office in Vanier College, where you'll find the Judith Rosner-Siegel Reading Room, reserved for students in Classical Studies and Jewish Studies.
Students in this program have been sent on archaeological digs for credit and have even become supervisors at some digs during the summer break.
Possible Career Paths
Archivist, author, archaeologist, cultural consultant, historian, lawyer, librarian, linguist, magazine writer, media correspondent, museum curator, professor, researcher
Questions?
Contact us at goyork@yorku.ca
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Sample Schedule (First-year)
- Elementary Classical Greek
- Elementary Latin
- Classical Studies course
- Social Science general education course
- Natural Science general education course
Possible Career Paths
- archivist
- author
- archaeologist
- cultural consultant
- historian
- lawyer
- librarian
- museum curator
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- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
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- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
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- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
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- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
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For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
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In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.
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