Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Classical Languages The University of Queensland

The BA (honours) degree develops core skills and knowledge in theory and research in the humanities and social sciences. The program is based on a combination of coursework and a research project in the chosen field of study. Its objective is to produce graduates who will be able to think clearly, flexibly and critically, and be able to weigh up evidence and arguments and make rational choices. Graduates should be able to express themselves effectively, both orally and in writing; be able to work cooperatively in a team; and be able to demonstrate a depth of understanding in one or more fields of knowledge. The Honours Program also prepares students for further study at the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level.

Classical Languages

The Honours in Classical Languages develops further the linguistic and literary skills acquired by students in their undergraduate studies and prepares them for undertaking advanced research in a chosen area of Classical Languages literature. Students will write a thesis of 10,000 words on a topic of their choice, under the direction of a thesis adviser, in which they will be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the relevant Greek and Latin texts in the original language. In addition, students will read for examination purposes a number of texts chosen from a wide range of literary genres. The main aims of the Honours year are: To enable students with an adequate background in Classical Languages to pursue further study in one specialist area in more depth than is possible with a pass degree To enhance students capacity for independent research and to acquire research skills appropriate to their area of specialisation. To train to a standard sufficient for enrolment in postgraduate research degrees, and for a specialist career. Achievement of first class or IIA honours allows direct entry to a PhD program.