Classics
Mary Jaeger, Department Head
541-346-4068
541-346-4118 fax
311 Susan Campbell Hall
1267 University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon 97403-1267
info@uoregon.College
The field of classics embraces Greek and Roman culture from the prehistoric to the medieval periods. The department offers bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees in classics, and minors in classical civilization, Greek, and Latin.
One of the undergraduate’s primary aims in studying classics at the university is to learn Greek or Latin (or both) well enough to read the ancient authors in their original languages.
Students may also study the archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean world. Through the study of classical archaeology, students acquire a broad understanding of Greek and Roman sites and material culture. Although grounded in the study of Greek and Roman buildings, tools, and objects, the courses stress the cross-cultural influences and interactions that informed how people produced, used, and valued these materials as well.
Through the study of classical literature in the original language and in English translation, and through the study of other areas encompassed by the classics, such as ancient history, philosophy, art history, mythology, and rhetoric, a student gains an understanding of the culture and ideals of the classical world and their influence on the languages and institutions of Western civilization.
Members of the classics faculty have a broad range of research and teaching specialties, including Greek poetry and prose, Roman poetry and prose, ancient philosophy and science, and classical archaeology, and foster close interdisciplinary ties with the faculty of several departments, including anthropology, art history, English, history, and philosophy.
Students who intend to major in classics should begin the study of one or both of the classical languages as early as possible in their undergraduate careers.
Careers
A bachelor’s degree in classics prepares students for entry into graduate programs in classics, linguistics, comparative literature, ancient history, and archaeology, eventually leading to careers in college teaching, fieldwork, or the editorial professions.
Many prestigious professional schools look upon broad and thorough schooling in the humanities with greater favor than upon narrow preprofessional undergraduate training. Accordingly, students graduating from classics departments throughout the country have had notable success in schools of law, medicine, and business.
Faculty
P. Lowell Bowditch, professor (Latin literature, comparative literature, literary theory). BA, 1984, California, Berkeley; MA, 1989, PhD, 1992, Brown. (1993)
Cristina Calhoon, senior instructor (Latin literature, women in antiquity, Romans and barbarians). Laurea, 1978, Torino; MA, 1983, PhD, 1994, California, Irvine. (1988)
David Chamberlain, instructor (Greek literature, Latin literature). BA, 1989, Oxford; MA, 1991, PhD, 1997, California, Berkeley. (1997)
Kevin D. Dicus, assistant professor (classical archaeology, Latin literature) BA, 1992, MA, 2002, Arizona; PhD, 2012, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2015)
Christopher Eckerman, associate professor (Greek literature, lyric poetry, social history). BA, 2000, California, Davis; MA, 2002, PhD, 2007, California, Los Angeles. (2008)
Mary K. Jaeger, professor (Latin literature, historiography, food in antiquity). BA, 1982, Gustavus Adolphus; MA, 1984, PhD, 1990, California, Berkeley. (1990)
Steven Shankman, professor. See English
Malcolm Wilson, professor (ancient philosophy, history of science). BA, 1985, Western Ontario; MA, 1986, Toronto; PhD, 1993, California, Berkeley. (1990)
Emeritus
Jeffrey M. Hurwit, professor emeritus. See History of Art and Architecture
John Nicols, professor emeritus. See History.
The date in parentheses at the end of each entry is the first year on the University of Oregon faculty.
Participating
Martha J. Bayless, English
Kristen Seaman, history of art and architecture
- Bachelor of Arts: Greek Concentration
- Bachelor of Arts: Latin Concentration
- Bachelor of Arts: Greek and Latin Concentration
- Bachelor of Arts: Classical Civilization Concentration
- Bachelor of Arts: Classical Archaeology Concentration
- Minor in Greek
- Minor in Latin
- Minor in Classical Civilization
Undergraduate Studies
Major Requirements
The department offers a bachelor of arts (BA) degree. Students may choose to focus on Latin language and literature (Latin concentration), Greek language and literature (Greek concentration), or a combination of Greek and Latin. Students may also study the literature and culture of the ancient civilizations through courses that use secondary sources and translated texts (classical civilization concentration), or they may focus on classical archaeology and material culture.
Courses used to satisfy major requirements must be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of mid-C or better.
At least four upper-division courses (normally 16 credits) must be taken at the University of Oregon.
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Greek Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GRK 101–103 | Basic Greek 1 | 15 |
| Select one of the following archaeology courses: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Classical Archaeology | ||
| Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] | ||
| Seminar: [Topic] | ||
| Select six of the following: | 24 | |
| Authors: [Topic] 2 | ||
| Authors: [Topic] 2 | ||
| Authors: [Topic] 2 | ||
300-level Greek courses where repeatable | ||
400-level Greek courses | ||
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 |
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 |
| Three upper-division Greek or Latin courses beyond the first year, courses in translation, or courses from related departments 3 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
| 1 | Complete the introductory language courses or demonstrate proficiency at the introductory level. |
| 2 | Repeated with departmental approval. |
| 3 | A list of approved courses is available from the department. |
Students are encouraged to take electives in ancient literature in translation and in ancient art, religion, mythology, or philosophy. They are also urged to take course work in Latin.
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Latin Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAT 101–103 | Basic Latin 1 | 15 |
| Select one of the following archaeology courses: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Classical Archaeology | ||
| Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] | ||
| Seminar: [Topic] | ||
| Select six of the following: | 24 | |
| Authors: [Topic] 2 | ||
| Authors: [Topic] 2 | ||
| Authors: [Topic] 2 | ||
300-level Latin courses where repeatable | ||
400-level Latin courses | ||
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 |
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 |
| Three upper-division Latin or Greek courses beyond the first year, courses in translation, or courses from related departments 3 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
| 1 | Complete the introductory language courses or demonstrate proficiency at the introductory level. |
| 2 | Repeated with departmental approval. |
| 3 | A list of approved courses is available from the department. |
Students are encouraged to take electives in ancient literature in translation and in ancient art, religion, mythology, or philosophy. They are also urged to take course work in Greek.
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Greek and Latin Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GRK 101–103 | Basic Greek 1 | 15 |
| LAT 101–103 | Basic Latin 1 | 15 |
| Select one of the following archaeology courses: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Classical Archaeology | ||
| Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] | ||
| Seminar: [Topic] | ||
| Select seven of the following courses: 2 | 28 | |
| Authors: [Topic] | ||
or GRK 301–303 | Authors: [Topic] | |
300-level Greek or Latin courses where repeatable | ||
400-level Greek or Latin courses | ||
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 |
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 |
| Two upper-division Greek or Latin courses beyond the first year, courses in translation, or courses from related departments 3 | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 78 | |
| 1 | Complete the introductory language courses or demonstrate proficiency at the introductory level. |
| 2 | No fewer than 8 credits devoted to each language. Courses may be repeated with departmental approval. |
| 3 | A list of approved courses is available from the department. |
Students are encouraged to take electives in ancient literature in translation and in ancient art, religion, mythology, or philosophy.
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Classical Civilization Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following archaeology courses: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Classical Archaeology | ||
| Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] | ||
| Seminar: [Topic] | ||
| Select one of the following language sequences: 1 | 12 | |
| Authors: [Topic] | ||
or LAT 301–303 | Authors: [Topic] | |
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 |
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Greek Life and Culture | ||
| Roman Life and Culture | ||
| Greek and Roman Epic | ||
| Greek and Roman Tragedy | ||
| Classical Greek Philosophers | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I 2 | ||
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Ancient Greek Art & Architecture | ||
| Roman Art & Architecture | ||
ARH 424 | ||
| Electives in Greek (GRK), Latin (LAT), classics (CLAS), or relevant courses in anthropology (ANTH), art history (ARH), English (ENG), history (HIST), philosophy (PHIL), religious studies (REL). 3 | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
| 1 | Complete the introductory language courses with grades of mid-C or better or demonstrate proficiency at the introductory level. Students whose Greek or Latin language courses were taken in high school must take one year of second- or third-year Greek or Latin (301, 302, 303 or 411) at the University of Oregon in works not read in their high school courses. All language courses at the second- or third-year level may count toward the 20 credits of electives. |
| 2 | Department head approval required. |
| 3 | Choose electives in consultation with a classics department advisor. |
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Classical Archaeology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GRK 101–103 | Basic Greek 1 | 15 |
| or LAT 101–103 | Basic Latin | |
| Three upper-division courses in Greek or Latin: 2 | 12 | |
| Authors: [Topic] | ||
| Authors: [Topic] | ||
| Three courses in classical archaeology: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Classical Archaeology | ||
| Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] | ||
One other approved course | ||
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 |
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 |
| Select two of the following art history courses: | 8 | |
| Ancient Greek Art & Architecture | ||
| Roman Art & Architecture | ||
ARH 324 | ||
ARH 424 | ||
| Select two of the following anthropology courses: | 8 | |
| Principles of Archaeology | ||
| World Archaeology | ||
| Exploring Other Cultures: [Topic] | ||
| Fundamentals of Archaeology | ||
| Archaeology of Egypt and Near East | ||
| Zooarchaeology: [Topic] | ||
Other anthropology courses approved by advisor | ||
| Total Credits | 63 | |
| 1 | Complete the introductory language courses with grades of mid-C or better or demonstrate proficiency at the introductory level. |
| 2 | Language courses must be completed with grades of mid-C or better. |
Honors
The honors program in classics provides an opportunity for a student to focus on an area of concentration in a written thesis. The requirements for a bachelor’s degree with honors in classics are as follows:
- Satisfaction of the requirements for the major
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or better in courses taken to meet the requirements of both the major and the university
- A senior thesis of substantial quality, approved by the thesis director and at least one member of the program committee
Minor Requirements
Minor in Greek
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Upper-division Greek (GRK) courses 1 | 16 | |
| Upper-division Greek (GRK) or related courses in classics (CLAS), history (HIST), Latin (LAT), art history (ARH), English (ENG), philosophy (PHIL), religious studies (REL) | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
| 1 | Four credits of first-year Greek may be applied to this total. |
Students must have a grade point average of 2.50 or better in courses applied to the minor. At least four courses (typically 16 credits) must be taken at the University of Oregon.
Minor in Latin
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Upper-division Latin (LAT) courses 1 | 16 | |
| Upper-division Latin (LAT) or related courses in classics (CLAS), history (HIST), Greek (GRK), art history (ARH), English (ENG), philosophy (PHIL), religious studies (REL) | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
| 1 | Four credits of first-year Latin may be applied to this total. |
Students must have a grade point average of 2.50 or better in courses applied to the minor. At least four courses (typically 16 credits) must be taken at the University of Oregon.
Minor in Classical Civilization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower- or upper-division courses from approved list | 8 | |
| Upper-division courses from approved list | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Students must have a grade point average of 2.50 or better in courses applied to the minor. At least four courses (typically 16 credits) must be taken at the University of Oregon.
Four-Year Degree Plan
The degree plan shown is only a sample of how students may complete their degrees in four years. There are alternative ways. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best path for them.
- Greek Concentration
- Latin Concentration
- Greek and Latin Concentration
- Classical Civilization Concentration
- Classical Archaeology Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Greek Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| GRK 101 | First-Year Greek | 5 | |
| WR 121 | College Composition I | 4 | |
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Winter | |||
| GRK 102 | First-Year Greek | 5 | |
| WR 122 or WR 123 |
College Composition II or College Composition III |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Spring | |||
| GRK 103 | First-Year Greek | 5 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Total Credits | 51 | ||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| GRK 301 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| CLAS 188 |
Introduction to Classical Archaeology or Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] or Seminar: [Topic] |
4 | |
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| General-education course that also satisfies a multicultural requirement | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| GRK 302 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| General-education course that also satisfies a multicultural requirement | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| GRK 303 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| General-education courses in science | 8 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| GRK 411 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| GRK 411 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 | |
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| GRK 411 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Winter | |||
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | ||
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Latin Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 101 | First-Year Latin | 5 | |
| WR 121 | College Composition I | 4 | |
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 102 | First-Year Latin | 5 | |
| WR 122 or WR 123 |
College Composition II or College Composition III |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 103 | First-Year Latin | 5 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Total Credits | 51 | ||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 301 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| CLAS 188 |
Introduction to Classical Archaeology or Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] or Seminar: [Topic] |
4 | |
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| General-education course that also satisfies a multicultural requirement | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 302 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| General-education course that also satisfies a multicultural requirement | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 303 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 411 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 | |
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 411 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 | |
| Upper-division elective | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 411 | Authors: [Topic] | 4 | |
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Winter | |||
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | ||
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Greek and Latin Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 101 or GRK 101 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| WR 121 | College Composition I | 4 | |
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 102 or GRK 102 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| WR 122 or WR 123 |
College Composition II or College Composition III |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 103 or GRK 103 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Total Credits | 51 | ||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 301 or GRK 301 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| GRK 101 or LAT 101 |
First-Year Greek or First-Year Latin |
5 | |
| CLAS 188 |
Introduction to Classical Archaeology or Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] or Seminar: [Topic] |
4 | |
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 302 or GRK 302 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| GRK 102 or LAT 102 |
First-Year Greek or First-Year Latin |
5 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 303 or GRK 303 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| GRK 103 or LAT 103 |
First-Year Greek or First-Year Latin |
5 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Total Credits | 51 | ||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 411 or GRK 411 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| GRK 301 or LAT 301 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 | |
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 411 or GRK 411 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| GRK 302 or LAT 302 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 | |
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| GRK 303 or LAT 303 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| General-education courses that also satisfy a multicultural requirement | 8 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Winter | |||
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | ||
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Classical Civilization Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 101 or GRK 101 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| WR 121 | College Composition I | 4 | |
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 102 or GRK 102 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| WR 122 or WR 123 |
College Composition II or College Composition III |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 103 or GRK 103 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Total Credits | 51 | ||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 301 or GRK 301 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| CLAS 188 |
Introduction to Classical Archaeology or Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] or Seminar: [Topic] |
4 | |
| ARH 322 or ARH 323 or ARH 424 |
Ancient Greek Art Architecture or Roman Art Architecture or |
4 | |
| General-education course that also satisfies a multicultural requirement | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 302 or GRK 302 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| ARH 323 or ARH 322 or ARH 424 |
Roman Art Architecture or Ancient Greek Art Architecture or |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course that also satisfies a multicultural requirement | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 303 or GRK 303 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 | |
| CLAS 201 |
Greek Life and Culture or Roman Life and Culture or Greek and Roman Epic or Classical Greek Philosophers or Introduction to the Humanities II |
4 | |
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 | |
| CLAS 202 |
Roman Life and Culture or Greek Life and Culture or Greek and Roman Epic or Classical Greek Philosophers or Introduction to the Humanities II |
4 | |
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Upper Division CLAS course | 4 | ||
| Upper Division elective | 4 | ||
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Winter | |||
| Upper-division course with CLAS subject code | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 8 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | ||
Bachelor of Arts in Classics: Classical Archaeology Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 101 or GRK 101 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| WR 121 | College Composition I | 4 | |
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 102 or GRK 102 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| WR 122 or WR 123 |
College Composition II or College Composition III |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 103 or GRK 103 |
First-Year Latin or First-Year Greek |
5 | |
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 17 | ||
| Total Credits | 51 | ||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| LAT 301 or GRK 301 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| CLAS 188 |
Introduction to Classical Archaeology or Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic] or Seminar: [Topic] |
4 | |
| ARH 322 or ARH 323 or ARH 424 |
Ancient Greek Art Architecture or Roman Art Architecture or |
4 | |
| General-education course that also satisfies a multicultural requirement | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LAT 302 or GRK 302 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| ARH 323 or ARH 322 or ARH 424 |
Roman Art Architecture or Ancient Greek Art Architecture or |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course that also satisfies a multicultural requirement | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LAT 303 or GRK 303 |
Authors: [Topic] or Authors: [Topic] |
4 | |
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| HIST 412 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] | 4 | |
| ANTH 150 |
World Archaeology or Exploring Other Cultures: [Topic] or Fundamentals of Archaeology or Zooarchaeology: [Topic] |
4 | |
| General-education course in science | 4 | ||
| General-education course in social science | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| HIST 414 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] | 4 | |
| ANTH 310 |
Exploring Other Cultures: [Topic] or Principles of Archaeology or World Archaeology or Fundamentals of Archaeology or Archaeology of Egypt and Near East or Zooarchaeology: [Topic] |
4 | |
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Upper-division elective | 4 | ||
| General-education course in arts and letters | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| Upper-division elective courses | 8 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Winter | |||
| Upper-division elective courses | 8 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Upper-division elective course | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | ||
- Master of Arts in Classics: Languages and Literatures
- Master of Arts in Classics: Classical Archaeology and Material Culture
Graduate Studies
The Department of Classics currently offers the master of arts (MA) in classics with a focus on ancient languages and literatures. Students may focus their course work on Greek, Latin, or Greek and Latin. In addition, the department offers a master of arts degree with a focus on classical archaeology and material culture.
Programs of study are arranged in consultation with two advisors, at least one of whom is a member of the Department of Classics, and comprise graduate courses selected from art history (subject code ARH), classics (CLAS), English (ENG), Latin (LAT), Greek (GRK), history (HIST), philosophy (PHIL), and religious studies (REL).
Admission
Procedures for admission to do graduate work in classics include the following:
- A completed Graduate Admission Application
- Transcripts of all college work
- Three letters of recommendation
- Scores on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are required for international students
- A sample of written work and a statement of academic purpose
Several graduate teaching fellowships are available each year for entering graduate students. Applicants seeking such fellowships must send an application postmarked by January 31.
Master of Arts in Classics: Languages and Literatures
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Courses | ||
| CLAS 507 | Seminar: [Topic] (or seminar in art history, history, Greek, or Latin) | 4 |
| CLAS 507 | Seminar: [Topic] (topics in archaeology and material culture) | 4 |
| CLAS 611 | Introduction to Philological Methods | 4 |
| 600-level courses in residence | 9 | |
| Additional graduate courses | 30 | |
| Surveys | ||
| HIST 512 | Ancient Greece: [Topic] 1 | 4 |
| HIST 514 | Ancient Rome: [Topic] 1 | 4 |
| Option 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: 2 | 9 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Two-part comprehensive examination: translation and essay 3 | ||
| Option 3 | ||
| At least two 40- to 50-page essays 4 | ||
| Total Credits | 59 | |
| 1 | Equivalent courses taken as an undergraduate may fulfill this requirement. |
| 2 | The credits may be counted toward the 45-credit minimum. Satisfactory completion of the thesis includes an oral defense. |
| 3 | The candidate must, in consultation with his or her advisors, define a reading list for the translation part of the examination. |
| 4 | The candidate develops, expands, and revises work written for graduate author courses or seminars. |
Additional Requirements
- Complete the general MA requirements stipulated by the Graduate School
- Pass with a grade of mid-B or better five courses in Greek and/or Latin authors
- Pass a translation examination in one modern language, usually French or German. This requirement may be fulfilled with a standardized examination offered by the university or by the successful translation of a significant scholarly text
Additional information may be obtained from the classics department and is included with the letter of admission.
Master of Arts in Classics: Classical Archaeology and Material Culture
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Courses | ||
| CLAS 507 | Seminar: [Topic] (Topics in archaeology and material culture) | 8 |
| CLAS 611 | Introduction to Philological Methods | 4 |
| 600-level courses in residence 1 | 9 | |
| 500-level art history course 2 | 4 | |
| 500-level anthropology course 3 | 4 | |
| Additional graduate courses | 30 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: 4 | 9 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| At least two 40- to 50-page essays 5 | ||
| Total Credits | 59 | |
| 1 | Choose from Archaeology and Anthropology (ANTH 681), Professional Writing (ANTH 685), Archaeology and Anthropology (ANTH 681), Social Theory I (ANTH 688), Social Theory II (ANTH 689), Graduate Studies in Art History (ARH 611), Seminar: [Topic] (CLAS 607), Practicum: [Topic] (CLAS 609), Historical Methods and Writings (HIST 612). |
| 2 | Choose from Seminar: [Topic] (ARH 507) (when on relevant topics), (ARH 524). |
| 3 | Choose from Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 517), Practical Archaeobotany (ANTH 546). |
| 4 | The credits may be counted toward the 45-credit minimum. Satisfactory completion of the thesis includes an oral defense. |
| 5 | The candidate must, in consultation with his or her advisors, define a reading list for the translation part of the examination. |
Additional Requirements
- Complete the general MA requirements stipulated by the Graduate School
- Pass with a grade of mid-B or better five courses in Greek and/or Latin authors
Classics Courses
CLAS 110. Classical Mythology. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the world of Greek and Roman mythology with an emphasis on the issues of personal and social identity.
CLAS 188. Introduction to Classical Archaeology. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the archaeology and material culture of the Ancient Greeks and Romans.
CLAS 199. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 201. Greek Life and Culture. 4 Credits.
Introduces students to the literature, history, and art of ancient Greece. Students develop an appreciation for Greek culture and its similarities to and differences from American culture.
CLAS 202. Roman Life and Culture. 4 Credits.
Examines Roman civilization from the founding of Rome in the 8th century BC to the victory of Constantine and his religion early in the 4th century AD.
CLAS 301. Greek and Roman Epic. 4 Credits.
Analysis of the heroic tradition and epic themes in the Homeric poems, the works of Hesiod, and the Aeneid. Emphasis on literary criticism and intellectual history.
CLAS 302. Greek and Roman Tragedy. 4 Credits.
Examination of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and perhaps Seneca from the viewpoint of literary criticism and intellectual history.
CLAS 303. Classical Greek Philosophers. 4 Credits.
Introduction to the philosophies of Plato and/or Aristotle from the viewpoint of Greek intellectual history.
CLAS 310. Early China, Ancient Greece. 4 Credits.
Examines the relationship between knowledge and wisdom in literature produced by two different ancient civilizations, Greece and China, from c. 1000 BCE to 86 CE. Offered alternate years.
CLAS 311. Death and Rebirth in Greece and India. 4 Credits.
Explores Greco-Roman and Indian conceptions of the soul and beliefs concerning the afterlife, particularly those of reincarnation and soul transmigration. Offered alternate years.
CLAS 314. Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity. 4 Credits.
Introduction to construction of the categories of norms of Western sexuality through study of Greek and Roman attitudes toward gender roles, homo- and heterosexuality, the family, and privacy.
CLAS 330. Greek and Roman Archaeology: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
A course of variable content focusing on issues and methods of Mediterranean archaeology from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. Repeatable twice for a maximum of 12 credits when the topic changes.
CLAS 399. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 401. Research: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 403. Thesis. 1-12 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 405. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 407. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 408. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 409. Supervised Tutoring. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 410. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 503. Thesis. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
Prereq: second-year proficiency in Greek or Latin.
CLAS 507. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 508. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 510. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 601. Research: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 602. Supervised College Teaching. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 605. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 606. Special Problems: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 607. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 608. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 609. Practicum: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 610. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
CLAS 611. Introduction to Philological Methods. 4 Credits.
Introduces graduate students to methodological approaches for the study of antiquity, employing faculty expertise in literary criticism, ancient art, historiography, epigraphy, ancient philosophy, and paleography.
Greek Courses
GRK 101. First-Year Greek. 5 Credits.
Fundamentals of the Attic Greek language; readings in Attic Greek and in koine.
GRK 102. First-Year Greek. 5 Credits.
Fundamentals of the Attic Greek language; readings in Attic Greek and in koine.
Prereq: GRK 101 or equivalent.
GRK 103. First-Year Greek. 5 Credits.
Fundamentals of the Attic Greek language; readings in Attic Greek and in koine.
Prereq: GRK 102 or equivalent.
GRK 199. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 301. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Second-year Greek: selections from major Greek authors, either Plato or Lysias, with focus on reading and syntax. Repeatable when reading material changes.
GRK 302. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Second-year Greek: selections from Euripides, with focus on reading and syntax. Repeatable when reading material changes.
GRK 303. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Second-year Greek: selections from Homer or Hesiod, with focus on reading and syntax. Repeatable when reading material changes.
GRK 399. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 401. Research: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 403. Thesis. 1-12 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 405. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 407. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 408. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 409. Practicum: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 410. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 411. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Repeatable. Each term devoted to a different author or literary genre: Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus, Plato, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Herodotus, Aristophanes, lyric poetry, comedy, pastoral. Repeatable when topic changes.
GRK 503. Thesis. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 507. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 508. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 510. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 511. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Repeatable. Each term devoted to a different author or literary genre: Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus, Plato, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Herodotus, Aristophanes, lyric poetry, comedy, pastoral. Repeatable when topic changes.
GRK 601. Research: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 602. Supervised College Teaching. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 605. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 606. Special Problems: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 607. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 608. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 609. Terminal Project. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
GRK 610. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
Latin Courses
LAT 101. First-Year Latin. 5 Credits.
Fundamentals of Latin grammar; selected readings from classical and medieval authors.
LAT 102. First-Year Latin. 5 Credits.
Fundamentals of Latin grammar; selected readings from classical and medieval authors.
Prereq: LAT 101 or equivalent.
LAT 103. First-Year Latin. 5 Credits.
Fundamentals of Latin grammar; selected readings from classical and medieval authors.
Prereq: LAT 102 or equivalent.
LAT 199. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 301. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Second-year Latin: selections from Caesar, with focus on reading and syntax. Repeatable when reading material changes.
LAT 302. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Second-year Latin: selections from Virgil's Aeneid, with focus on reading and syntax. Repeatable when reading material changes.
LAT 303. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Second-year Latin: selections from major Roman authors with focus on reading and syntax. Recent authors are Cicero, Terence, Tibullus. Repeatable when reading material changes.
LAT 399. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 401. Research: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 403. Thesis. 1-12 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 405. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 407. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 408. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 409. Supervised Tutoring. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 410. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 411. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Repeatable. Each term devoted to a different author or literary genre: Catullus, Tacitus, Juvenal, Pliny, Ovid, Lucretius, comedy, philosophy, elegy, epic, satire. Repeatable when topic changes.
LAT 503. Thesis. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 507. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 508. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 510. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 511. Authors: [Topic]. 4 Credits.
Repeatable. Each term devoted to a different author or literary genre: Catullus, Tacitus, Juvenal, Pliny, Ovid, Lucretius, comedy, philosophy, elegy, epic, satire. Repeatable when topic changes.
LAT 601. Research: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 602. Supervised College Teaching. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 605. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 606. Special Problems: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 607. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 608. Colloquium: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 609. Terminal Project. 1-16 Credits.
Repeatable.
LAT 610. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.
Repeatable.