Classics Major

Classical Languages

To complete the option in classical languages, a student is required to complete 10 courses plus the senior seminar (CLAS 190 ); senior thesis (CLAS 191 ) may count as one of the courses towards the major, if approved by the student’s adviser. The student must complete at least 4 courses in one language (i.e., Greek or Latin; two of these courses must be numbered 100 or above) and at least 3 courses in the other language (one of which must be numbered 100 or above; 103 and 104 are half-courses), but students are encouraged to take additional courses in each language. CLAS001 PO  should be taken early in the student’s studies. Additional courses in literature, history, archaeology, and culture are to be chosen in consultation with the student’s adviser. .

For students intending to pursue graduate study in classics, a command of both Greek and Latin is essential (with proficiency in at least one language through the Advanced level); acquiring basic reading skills in French, German, or Italian is strongly recommended (i.e., at least two courses in the language). Interested students hould meet with their adviser(s) early in their academic careers to plan for graduate school.

Classical Studies

To complete a major in classical studies, a student is required to complete 10 courses plus the senior seminar (CLAS190 SC  ); senior thesis (CLAS191 SC ) may count as one of the courses towards the student’s major, if approved by the student’s adviser. At least four courses must be in one language (Greek or Latin), two of which must be numbered 100 or above (103 and 104 are half-courses). CLAS001 PO  should be taken early in the student’s studies. The remaining courses in should include offerings in literature, history, archaeology, and culture; they must be selected in consultation with the student’s major adviser.