Classics And Ancient History Reflections

Imposter Syndrome and Classics Imposter syndrome is a popular topic in academic and student circles but it's also a term which has been criticised. To some, it deflects away class and institutional rooted anxities as a feeling which is in someone's head. I have suffered from imposter syndrome for nearly ten years, so I thought it would be interesting to provide my own perspective. I think it's crucial to note that the most common reason for imposter syndrome in Classics is a feeling of incompetence in classical languages. I think the key problem here is the different cultural approaches which state comprehensive school students and grammar and private students have to Classics. The comprehensive sector typically teaches Classical Civilisation, where the texts are studied in translation and the grammar and private sector teaches Classics, where language ability is the focus. Both are valuable disciplines, but it's no secret that academia has a huge preference for Cla