Classics

• Broad approach to Antiquity
• Integration of classical languages and ancient cultural history
• Strong expertise in Hellenistic literature, Greek linguistics, Greek religion, Latin poetry of the early Empire, commentaries, literature in its spatial and socio-cultural context
• Relatively small and friendly community
• Internationally orientated research climate
• Excellent teaching: two staff members elected Lecturer of the Year
• A vibrant university city with many international students

In addition to the range of course units provided by this track itself, students can also follow Masterlanguage courses. Masterlanguage is a national programme that offers courses for students of European languages, but also of Greek and Latin. The courses are jointly organized by lecturers from Radboud University, the University of Groningen, Leiden University, Utrecht University, the University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam. More information about the courses, entry requirements and registration can be found on the Masterlanguage website: http://www.masterlanguage.nl. You may follow Masterlanguage courses in consultation with the Board of Examiners of your Master's degree programme.

Contact for more information on studying abroad: study advisor drs. R.P. van der Borg (studieadviseur.gltc rug.nl).

As a graduate, there are many career options open to you. If you wish to apply your knowledge of the ancient world and its research, you may work in an academic library or in museums.

Following this one-year also does not exclude the option of becoming a teacher of Classics in secondary school; you can obtain a qualification by following the one-year postmaster LHVO at the college of education (NB this postmaster requires a minimum level of proficiency in Dutch: NT2 programme II).

The skill set of a classicist is highly valued elsewhere, too. Typically, our graduates have a keen sense of language, good writing skills, a critical and analytical mind; having been trained to overview an ancient society in its many aspects, you will be able to reflect on culture and society. You can therefore also work in journalism, the cultural sector, publishing or the civil service. Other examples can be found on the website of the study association of Classics in Groningen, Boreas (in Dutch).

The expertise of the staff members of the Greek and Latin department in Groningen covers a wide range of subjects in the fields of Greek and Latin linguistics and literature, ancient philosophy, classical archaeology and ancient history.

Specific research interests include Hellenistic literature; linguistics; Greek religion, festivals and sport; Greek comedy; Latin poetry of the early Empire; Late antiquity; reception studies; narratology; literature in its social context; landscape in literature and archaeology.

The staff's research interests are reflected in our classes. Furthermore, students are encouraged to attend the CRASIS Ancient World Seminar, where internationally acclaimed scholars are invited to present papers and the students and staff from all Groningen departments with an interest in Antiquity meet and discuss their research. Every two years, our department hosts the international Groningen Workshop on Hellenistic poetry.

Current funded research programs for Classics and Ancient History in Groningen:

• Anchoring the Fascist Revolution. The Classical Languages under Fascism – Bettina Reitz-Joosse, Nicolò Bettegazzi, Nelleke Koornstra
• Landscapes of War, VENI-grant – Bettina-Reitz Joosse
• Polytheism as language. A linguistic approach to divine plurality in the religious experience of Greek worshippers, VENI-grant – Saskia Peels
• Connected Contests. Festival networks in the ancient world, Digital Humanities-grant University of Groningen, Onno van Nijf, Christina Williamson.
• Carving Communities in Stone: Inscriptions as a medium of Hellenistic globalisation, PhD project – Sjoukje Kamphorst.

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