At the moment im doing research on ancient greece, and i also teach some of our undergraduate students about ancient greece. Oct 23, 2014 classics and ancient history at newcastle university. Our speakers largely include guests from universities in the uk and overseas, though manchester staff, research fellows and thirdyear phds also contribute. Classics and ancient history university of liverpool. Introduction the childrens university of manchester. Rome has a long and distinguished history at the university of manchester, with an excellent record in both teaching and research. Students have access to our extensive digital resources, which include dedicated databases for greek and latin texts, bibliographical tools, online reference materials, subjectoriented search engines, and specialist books and journals held in the sydney jones library of the university. Classics and ancient history the university of manchester. Weve been teaching latin and greek here since 1874, and ancient history and classical archaeology since 1910 and 1931 respectively. An alphabetical list of staff profiles can be found below.
The chief disciplines represented are history, art history, english literature, religions and theology, and european languages. Here you can find information about the manchester ca and manchester classics for all along with details of the many events and activities we run every year, including. Recent holders of professorships in classical fields include such distinguished scholars as rs conway, tbl webster, jn adams and tj cornell. Our library collection reflects the full range of our expertise in classics and ancient history. Study in humanities were home to almost 17,000 students, studying across 36 disciplines in law, business, social sciences, arts, languages and cultures, and environment, education and development. Classics and ancient history at the university of manchester if you are a newcomer to the study classics andor ancient history, or even if you have had some experience already, you might like to try these books. Classics and ancient history at newcastle home facebook. Manchester classical association promoting classics in. Ancient history and classics have been taught in liverpool since 1881. School of environment, education and development seed contact. Our research covers all major aspects of the study. Our ma classics and ancient history masters course is flexible and wideranging. From fortnightly socials to exotic abroad trips, the aim and objective of the society is to offer a meeting point for those who are interested andor study ancient historyclassics. Classics and ancient history at manchester, manchester, united kingdom.
Classics and ancient history at manchester has a strong research record, with more than 70% of our research activity rated as world leading 4 or internationally excellent 3. Classics at newcastle has recently been singled out for. It is clear that the letters of fronto were divided into a number of books, including five books to marcus aurelius, two to lucius. In 1904 the university established the institute of archaeology, the first centre for the academic study of the methods and practice of. Welcome to the website of the manchester and district branch of the classical association, a charity dedicated to furthering engagement with all areas of classics and ancient history in the local area. Youll combine a wide range of optional modules exploring ancient literature and culture, art and history, with case studies on the ancient world and its interpretation to prepare you for the thirdyear dissertation. Working as an archivist, you would buy and maintain historical documents on. Classics, ancient history and archaeology the university of.
Our regular public lecture series, in which we invite academics from universities all over the country to give a talk on some area of classics and ancient history to a public. Our staff include scholars of outstanding international reputation. There are, in fact, quite a few areas where your transferrable skills would be valued, such as. The classics research division at reading, which has a history of over 100 years, has been recognised as a worldleading authority on classical civilisations of the mediterranean. Institute of greece, rome and the classical tradition. Classics and ancient history at newcastle, newcastle upon tyne. Ancient greece at manchester the classics and ancient history department teaches students all about the ancient world. Martin ferguson smith, obe, frgs, frhists, fsa born 26 april 1940, birmingham, england is a british scholar and writer. Ma classics and ancient history the university of manchester. Books history and classical studies mcgill university. We work closely with all main uk universities, hesa and ucas to gather the relevant data into one place. But it also covers the way ancient culture has been received and interpreted ever since. Key books a history of the classical greek world 478 323 bc. Of special significance for classicists and ancient historians are the impressive collections of papyri, medieval manuscripts and early printed books held at the john rylands library.
Office hours i am currently on research buyout and have no fixed office hours, but am happy to arrange by appointment. We provide information for all of the key parts of university research including accommodation, fees and sport. The university of manchester library one of five national research libraries. Classics and ancient history at manchester active research environment our research seminar, which meets every thursday in termtime and is one of the largest and liveliest in the country. Our e books on classics, ancient history and egyptology are available via three main websites. The manchester masters bursary is a universitywide scheme that offers 100 bursaries worth. Research, teaching and support staff in the department classics, ancient history, archaeology, and egyptology. These tabs will tell you a little bit more about these main databases. Research in classics, ancient history, archaeology and egyptology at the university of manchester. Classics and ancient history at the university of manchester. Our research has significant impact on global understanding of the ancient world. May 19, 2011 classics and ancient history at manchester, manchester, united kingdom. Classics and ancient history at manchester home facebook.
Today our research and teaching not only explore the greek and roman worlds but reach out to discover the history, society and culture of egypt, persia and the near east. Faculty of humanities the university of manchester library. Key databases classics and ancient history annee philologique this is an index to research on all aspects of classical antiquity, which covers books, journal articles, conference proceedings and dissertations. Classics focuses on the study of the greek and roman worlds, ranging from the earliest greek literature to the fall of the roman empire. Welcome to the classics, ancient history and egyptology library subject guide. Classics and ancient history subject guides at university. To login, use your 6 digit student number as the username and your usual password. See a list of the university of manchester librarys academic engagement librarians within. Youll choose three optional modules, from at least two areas of study. Official facebook page for classics and ancient history at newcastle university. After education at shrewsbury school 19531958 he proceeded to trinity college, dublin 19581963, where he was a foundation scholar in classics and won several academic prizes, including the tyrrell memorial gold medal for greek and latin verse and prose composition 1960.
Classics, ancient history and archaeology researchers. All swansea university libraries are shut in accordance with government guidance until further notice. Finding books classics, ancient history and egyptology. You may be required to learn ancient greek, depending on your university and course, in order to directly explore the literature, politics, philosophy and history of ancient greece. You will have a chance to learn about early greek philosophy, greek art and architecture, the hellenic age and greek literature and poetry. Classics and ancient history university of manchester. St andrews, in common with other scottish universities, allows you to start initially with more breadth and potentially combine your subject with another. Our phd classics and ancient history programme is aimed at students who want to make a genuine contribution to scholarly knowledge and understanding of the field through their thesis. Classics and ancient history edinburgh university press.
Hans beck books editor advisory editor the encyclopedia of ancient history. Classics and ancient history newcastle university youtube. Dr april pudsey senior lecturer in roman history, head of history of childhood at mcys. It reflects the broad, multidisciplinary nature of the subject, which includes latin and greek language, the history of greek and roman antiquity from archaic times to the beginning of the middle ages, and greek and roman literature, philosophy, and culture. Department of classics and ancient history bristol classics. Classics and ancient history at newcastle university.
Our research covers greek and roman history, classical literature and its reception, and classical philology and linguistics. British and eu students intending to take a research degree mphil or phd in the school are eligible to apply for support. You will acquire an excellent general knowledge of the wider field in question and high competence in relevant languages ancient and modern and associated. We help students around the world to research courses, universities and colleges. Classics, ancient history and egyptology swansea university. From fortnightly socials to exotic abroad trips, the aim and objective of the society is to offer a meeting point for those who are interested and or study ancient history classics. Im aimee schofield, and im a phd student at the university of manchester. We can help you find information, use library resources, undertake research and reference correctly. Essay workshops are being organised for firstyear students, dissertation workshops are being organised for thirdyear students. We offer a range of single and joint honours degrees in ancient history, classical civilisation and classical literature. We have been an international centre for classics and ancient history since 1881.
Room numbers, email addresses, and telephone extensions can be found in the staff directory. The library boasts 12,500 books printed between 1475 and 1640 including the second largest collection of works printed by caxton, and around 45,000 printed. Staff in medieval and early modern studies at the university of manchester range in expertise from late antiquity to the end of the early modern period. The university of liverpool has pioneered the study of the ancient world for more than years and has an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. Sapienza university of rome leads the way this year, with the english heavyweights of oxford and cambridge close behind. Studying classics and ancient history at university will prepare you to work in a number of sectors, including media and broadcasting, teaching and academia, museum and gallery work, and marketing. Our vision to provide an outstanding, researchled student experience will see you quickly develop the skills and knowledge that will make employers. Office location g14 manchester centre for youth studies geoffrey manton building, manchester campus.
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