Overview of Classical Studies Classical Studies at Scarborough encourages innovative study reflecting the pluralism of late 20th-Century culture and the enduring relevance of ancient Mediterranean cultures. Some courses link to history and geography by exploring the ancient connections between Africa, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Europe. Others investigate ancient science or architecture through the use of computer-based technology and the Internet. Greek mythology and the Latin and Greek roots of English (both ordinary and scientific language) are popular areas of study. All courses and readings are in English, making Classical Studies accessible and practical for students in any field. Classical Studies introduces the student to the Greek and Roman World, its literature, history, religion and government. Greco-Roman civilization was the wellspring of western culture and the direct antecedent of much of what is central and familiar in contemporary Canadian society. Its achievements in many fields still set the standards by which modern endeavours are judged. In most courses the original ancient Greek and Latin texts come alive in English translation, and the computer-based Perseus project in Bladen Library presents sophisticated multi-media opportunities for exploring the ancient Greek world.

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