French

The options in modern languages are intended to provide a reading knowledge of modern languages especially relevant to a student’s research. They assume no prior knowledge of the language in question. The goal is to be able to read, with use of a dictionary, a piece of academic prose in the candidate’s subject area, and such pieces will be selected for translation in the examination. Special classes are provided in German and Italian for Classicists; there are also back-up reading classes in German. For details see the Lecture List. Those not offering the language for examination are also welcome to attend these classes; if you are offering the language for examination, please inform the class tutor at the first class. Note in particular that those offering the German option in the examination should attend both the Beginners’ and the Intermediate ‘German for Classicists’ courses.