The MCA’s Classical Studies Intermediate course is designed to prepare students to sit for the MATSEC Classical Studies Intermediate exam, which is this year being held on Monday 4th September. The CS Intermediate syllabus covers the basics of the Latin and Classical Greek languages, elements of classical literature, studies in Greek and Roman history, a brief overview of Classical Myth, and studies in Greek and Roman art forms, specifically pottery, sculpture and architecture.
Besides preparing students for the exam, this course is also ideal for those students and members of the general public who wish to get a better understanding of the Classical World, and the course is open to complete beginners with no prior knowledge of classical culture and language.All 20 sessions (each 2hrs long) will be held online. Please consult the table below for the specific dates and times.
The course fee is €250, payable via ban transfer, Revolut, PayPal or BOV Mobile. To register for the course or to ask for more information, kindly email the MCA on [email protected].
Classical Studies Intermediate - 2023
10 June – 9:00am | Session 1 – Welcome to Classics / The Olympians and the First Men |
10 June – 11:30am | Session 2: Heroes and Monsters |
17 June – 9:00 am | Session 3: The Trojan War |
17 June – 11:30am | Session 4: The Iliad |
24 June – 9:00am | Session 5: Latin 1 |
24 June – 11:30am | Session 6: Latin 2 |
1 July – 9:00am | Session 7: Tragedy and Oedipus Rex |
1 July – 11:30am | Session 8: Greek Pottery |
8 July – 9:00am | Session 9: The Persian Wars |
8 July – 11:30am | Session 10: Alexander the Great |
15 July – 9:00am | Session 11: Greek 1 |
15 July – 11:30am | Session 12: Greek 2 |
22 July – 9:00am | Session 13: The Punic Wars |
22 July – 11:30am | Session 14: Augustus |
29 July – 9:00am | Session 15: Greek and Roman Sculpture |
29 July – 11:30am | Session 16: Roman Architecture |
5 August – 9:00am | Session 17: Catullus |
5 August – 11:30am | Session 18: Mythology in Popular Culture |
12 August – 9:00am | Session 19: Answering Comprehension and Language Questions |
12 August – 11:30am | Session 20: Answering Essay Questions |