Classical Studies
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 March 2020
Summary
Typical questions
• Where can I find discussion of the rhetorical techniques of Cicero?
• I need to research the history of the Second Punic War.
Starting points
• The study of classics can incorporate a wide range of topics relating to ancient languages, literature, civilisation, archaeology, architecture and philosophy. Find out what sub-field is required. Related chapters in this book include History, Philosophy and Art.
• Classic Roman and Greek texts are increasingly available online – check the versions required are correct. This section cannot list all the sites available. Use the websites of the Scholarly societies and Libraries to locate links to other quality resources.
Recommended resources
Key organisations – scholarly societies
Classical Association
www.classicalassociation.org
Founded in 1903, the largest British scholarly association supporting all aspects of teaching, learning and research of the languages, literature and civilisation of ancient Greece and Rome. Its website includes advice and resources for teachers, as well as details of its academic journals.
Society for Classical Studies
classicalstudies.org
Principal learned society in North America. Use its website to get information on events, research and tips for teaching classics. Also includes lists of recent dissertations.
Libraries
Use these websites to search key catalogues, browse study guides and find links to relevant websites. Check admissions criteria.
Institute of Classical Studies Library
library.icls.sas.ac.uk
Part of the University of London. The collection incorporates the joint library of the Roman and Hellenic Societies.
Warburg Institute Library
warburg.sas.ac.uk/library-collections
Holds significant collections relating to the classical tradition, especially in philosophy and art.
Study guides
Ancient History Encyclopedia [Basic]
www.ancient.eu
Free access to dictionaries, timelines, maps and definitions from this free award- winning user created site.
Brill's New Pauly (Subscription)
referenceworks.brillonline.com
Includes the entire text of Metzler's Der Neue Pauly. Full text articles on all aspects of the ancient world, including persons, places, institutions, events, artefacts and interaction with other cultures.
Classics Library
www.theclassicslibrary.com
Founded by Steve Jenkin. Supports classics teachers by providing free access to a wealth of texts, study resources and events listings.
Journal articles
L‘Année philologique (Subscription) [Specialist]
about.brepolis.net/lannee-philologique-aph
Standard bibliographical tool for research in classical studies published annually since 1928 by the Société Internationale de Bibliographie Classique.
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- A-Z Common Reference Questions for Academic Librarians , pp. 59 - 61Publisher: FacetPrint publication year: 2019