Classical Languages (Latin, Joint Honors, TEP)

In choosing to study Latin you will be learning one of the most influential languages in European history, and engaging with the literature and thought of the Romans, one of the civilisations that shaped the western world. Over the four years a wide variety of texts is studied, including epic, love poetry, satire, political and historical writing. Whether you are taking up Latin as a beginner or continuing your language studies, the main emphasis of the course is on studying ancient texts both as literature and as a gateway into culture and thought.
This course is combined with another subject chosen from a range of options within the area of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer you the possibility of learning Latin as a beginner or of continuing your studies, if you have studied Latin at school (e.g. for the Leaving Certificate, 'A' level, or International and European Baccalaureate).
Joint Honors Latin B
Junior Freshman
Senior Freshman
In the Senior Freshman year, students may take 20 or 40 ECTS modules in Latin depending on the pathway followed. Modules include:
Junior Sophister
In the Junior Sophister Year, your module choices will depend on your chosen degree outcome (Joint Honors, Major with Minor). For full details, see the Classics Undergraduate Handbook (Joint Honors). Modules include:
Senior Sophister
- CLU44500 Capstone Dissertation (Major and JH award only)
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20 ECTS Latin Topics from this list (options vary from year to year):
- CLU44481 Latin Satire
- CLU44485 Latin Historians
- CLU44486 Didactic Poetry
- CLU44487 Early Latin
- CLU44488 Senecan Tragedy
- CLU44490 Latin Oratory
20 ECTS Special Subjects (Major award only) from this list:
- CLU44550 How to be Happy
- CLU44555 The Ancient Novel
- CLU44551 Public Speaking
- CLU44556 Memory and Dynasty
- CLU44557 After Alexander
- CLU44561 The Roman Games
Or from this list, subject to Departmental approval:
Joint Honors Latin A
Junior Freshman
Senior Freshman
In the Senior Freshman year, students may take 20 or 40 ECTS modules in Latin depending on the pathway followed. Modules include:
Junior Sophister
In the Junior Sophister Year, your module choices will depend on your chosen degree outcome (Joint Honors, Major with Minor). For full details, see the Classics Undergraduate Handbook (Joint Honors). Modules include:
- CLU33481 Latin Close Reading (CLU33483 with project)
- CLU33482 Augustan Poetry
- CLU34485 Informal Latin
- CLU33410 Latin Independent Project A
- CLU33340 Cultural History
Senior Sophister
20 ECTS Latin Topics from this list (options vary from year to year):
- CLU44481 Latin Satire
- CLU44485 Latin Historians
- CLU44486 Didactic Poetry
- CLU44487 Early Latin
- CLU44488 Senecan Tragedy
- CLU44490 Latin Oratory
20 ECTS Special Subjects (Major award only) from this list:
- CLU44550 How to be Happy
- CLU44555 The Ancient Novel
- CLU44551 Public Speaking
- CLU44556 Memory and Dynasty
- CLU44557 After Alexander
- CLU44561 The Roman Games
Or from this list, subject to Departmental approval: