Ancient Greek & Latin

Learning the languages is an excellent way to appreciate how the Greeks and Romans perceived the world and communicated their values and ideas. From 2025, VUW students will be able to take Greek and Latin language courses through Otago University as part of their VUW BA. These courses will be credited towards their VUW qualification, including their VUW Classics major. VUW students in these classes will receive in-person tutorial support from VUW Classics staff. If you are interested in studying Greek or Latin, let us know by filling out this form, and we'll make sure you are informed and supported through the enrolment process.

For questions about the ancient languages please contact the Programme Director of Classics, Dr Hamish Cameron (hamish.r.cameron@vuw.ac.nz) or the school (slc@vuw.ac.nz)

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Trimester 1 Courses

GREK111 Introductory Greek 1

This is a paper for beginners in Ancient Greek and is designed to help students develop the skills needed to read and understand texts written by some of the great Greek authors, such as Homer and Plato. Students will learn the basic elements of Greek grammar and vocabulary and to develop reading skills in the language. It is taught largely asynchronously with one hour per week scheduled for workshopping sentences with other students and the instructor.

LATN111 Introductory Latin 1

This is a paper for beginners in Latin and is designed to help students develop the skills needed to read and understand texts written by some of the great Roman authors, such as Cicero and Horace. In addition, this intensive study of the Latin language also seeks to improve students' communication skills by offering a deeper understanding of the English language and its Latin roots. It is taught largely asynchronously with one hour per week scheduled for workshopping sentences with other students and the instructor.

Trimester 2 Courses

GREK112 Introductory Greek 2

This is a paper for advanced beginners in Ancient Greek and continues to develop the skills learned in GREK111. It is taught largely asynchronously with one hour per week scheduled for workshopping sentences with other students and the instructor.

Prerequisite: GREK111

LATN112 Introductory Latin 2

This is a paper for advanced beginners in Latin and continues to develop the skills learned in LATN111. It is taught largely asynchronously with one hour per week scheduled for workshopping sentences with other students and the instructor.

Prerequisite: LATN111