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Classics (CC, CG, CL)

The interdisciplinary major in Classics examines the literature, history, philosophy, religion, art, and archaeology of the ancient Mediterrean worlds, both in the original Greek and Latin and in English.  The Classics Department offers a wide range of courses drawn from Greek and Latin and classical cultures, the departments of Art History, Government, History, Philosophy, and Religion, as well as the Gender Studies program.

In order to major in classics, students must study either Greek or Latin and take a selection of courses in classics taught by faculty members drawn from a number of departments. The Classics major needs 31 credits of the approved courses listed in the Catalog, including one year of advanced work in a classical language or languages.  In their first year, students interested in classics should take Latin and perhaps one of the departmental courses in mythology, literature, or history. In the spring, students should continue their study of Latin or begin Greek, and enroll in the gateway to the major, CC-200: The Classical World.  All courses in Latin and Greek count toward the language study requirement.

Recommended courses for a prospective major

Fall 2024

Select one or more classes:

CL 110 Elementary Latin

CL 311 Latin Prose Seminar (with permission)

CG 210 Intermediate Greek (with permission)

CC 220 Classical Mythology

CC 265 Mesopotamian Art & Archaeology 

HI 203 Rise of Athens 

Spring 2025

Select one or more classes:

CL 210 Intermediate Latin

CL 310 Latin Poetry Seminar (with permission) 

CG 110 Elementary Greek 

CC 200 The Classical World 

AH 223 Roman Art & Archaeology 

HI 204 Athens, Alexander & Cleopatra 

 

Classics Department Site

2nd Floor, Filene Hall
518-580-5462