Classical Literature and Italian B BA

This course is for September 2020 entry only.

This degree will allow you to become proficient in Italian, as well as giving you the chance to explore some of the most important texts of the western tradition through the study of Classical Literature.

You’ll study Italian from scratch and develop an understanding of the literature, cinema, history, culture and politics of Italy. Through Classical Literature modules you’ll encounter writers such as Homer, Virgil, Aeschylus, Apuleius, Aristotle and Ovid, all read in English translation, offering a window onto Ancient Greek and Roman civilization.

By combining these two subjects, you’ll explore the living legacy of Classical Literature and discover how Italian culture resonates with stories and myths from the ancient world. You’ll also be able to choose from an impressive range of optional modules on topics as diverse as ancient theatre, ancient history, archaeology, Italian literature and cinema, linguistic variety, history of Italian fashion and design, and Italian for business.