Requirements for a Major in Classics

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Requirements for a Major in Classics

6 courses in Latin, 3 courses in Greek
or
6 courses in Greek, 3 courses in Latin

Classics 370

1 ancient history course (or 1 Classics GHS course)

Students who begin one of the languages at the 231 (3rd-semester) level or higher have the option of taking 5 courses in that language, 3 courses in the other language, Classics 370, and 1 Greek or Roman history course (or 1 Classics GHS course).

Intended Learning Outcomes for a Major in Classics (updated September 2024)

Students will demonstrate: 

  1. proficiency in ancient Greek or Latin at the advanced level and proficiency in the other classical language at the third-semester level.
  2. the ability to comprehend and analyze ancient Greek and Latin texts in at least three genres.
  3. broad knowledge about the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
  4. the ability to produce writing and research relevant to the major.

Distinction in Classics

To graduate with distinction in Classics, a student must demonstrate talent with classical languages and literature, skill in conducting research on a classical topic, and broad cultural knowledge about ancient Greece and Rome. Specific guidelines are available from Prof. Anne Groton, Chair of the Department of Classics. 

Classics Brochure for 2026-27

Questions? Contact the Classics Department Chair, Prof. Anne Groton.