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The Department studies the ancient cultures and languages of Northern Africa, the Mediterranean (including Greece and Rome), and the Near East (Western Asia) and offers modules in Ancient Cultures, Biblical Hebrew, Ancient Greek, Latin and Classical Legal Culture.\u00a0<\/span>The study of antiquity enables students to take a critical distance from their own context, to develop an historical awareness, and in doing so, to make an informed contribution to the development of our diverse and changing society.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No, not at all. Come as you are, and we\u2019ll take you from the ABC\u2019s to the beautiful world of ancient literature. If you do, however, have matric-level Latin (or equivalent) and wish to continue, feel free to <\/span>contact us<\/span><\/a> to find out what your options are.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A subject that offers students the opportunity to engage with the literature, history, mythology, everyday life, practices, religions, thought\/philosophy, art, politics of ancient\u00a0people \u2013 specifically the ancient Egyptians, Nubians, Kushites, Greeks, Romans, Mesopotamians and others. Unfortunately, Stellenbosch University does not offer archaeology (please refer to our <\/span>website<\/span><\/a> for more information on <\/span>what<\/span><\/i> is taught and researched in the Department of Ancient Studies).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. You can, however, do a degree which includes one or more of our subjects. Thereafter, you may decide to do an Honours, MA and PhD in any of the subjects we offer.<\/span> The BA in Language & Culture allows students to choose Ancient Cultures <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> an ancient language or two. Please consult the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences calendar<\/a><\/span> for more information about degree requirements and choices. <\/span><\/p>\n

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In undertaking a BA degree, you are not training for any specific career. What you do with the transferable skills you acquire during your degree is up to you \u2013 and the possibilities are endless. <\/span>
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<\/span>Ancient Cultures is a <\/span>great<\/span><\/i> companion to many subjects! This is because of the many aspects of ancient peoples\u2019 lives students engage with over their three years of undergrad. Regardless of whether your interest is in literature, politics, history or sociology, Ancient Cultures will give you a unique perspective on people and world. In addition to reading (and understanding!) academic texts, sharpening your own writing and critical thinking skills, <\/span>some<\/span><\/i> of the skills you will gain during your studies with us include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n