Classics now offers papers in Latin and Ancient Greek by distance
The 100-level papers will be offered in semester 1 2025, while 200-level (and above) papers will be offered in semester 1 2026. These papers form part of the University of Otago and Victoria University of Wellington language collaboration – but anyone can enrol in them.
Semester 1 2025
Our GREK 111 and LATN 111 papers are for beginners in Ancient Greek and Latin and are offered in Semester 1. These papers are designed to be taken entirely online. There is only 1 hour per week scheduled for workshopping sentences with other students and the instructor (via Zoom). The rest of the materials (videos, worksheets, readings, etc.) are structured so that students can work through the material at their own pace during the week.
Semester 2 2025
GREK 112 and LATN 112 (offered in Semester 2) build on the skills developed in semester 1. They follow the same format as GREK 111 and LATN 111.
Papers now offered online
Note that the paper information pages (linked above) do not reflect the teaching or assessment of the online option.
Contact
If you have taken Ancient Greek or Latin previously, please contact us and we will help you choose the most suitable papers for your level.
Email classics@otago.ac.nz
How to enrol
Non-Otago students wishing to enrol in Otago papers should first apply for the Certificate of Proficiency:
Certificate of Proficiency applicaiton
Select 'Other university, Dunedin, 2025' from the Ready to Enrol? dropdown.
If you have any questions about enrollment or need information about Study Link, fees, transfer of credit and GPA , please contact:
Email student.development@otago.ac.nz
For helpful resources about distance learning at the University of Otago, visit:
Distance Learning: Programmes and papers
For further information about Ancient Greek or Latin papers or other enquiries, contact:
Associate Professor Gwynaeth McIntyre
Email gwynaeth.mcintyre@otago.ac.nz