Classics - Classical Studies; Greek; Latin

Classics - Classical Studies; Greek; Latin

Chair: M. Graver

Professors P. Christesen, M. Graver, R. Stewart, R. Ulrich, L. Whaley; Associate Professor H. Tell; Assistant Professors P. Glauthier, J. Hruby, A. Schultz; Language Program Director: J. Lynn; Lecturers: F. Foxley, P. Martin, B. Walker; Affiliated Faculty: A. Cohen, I. Kacandes; C. MacEvitt;T. Pulju; Professors Emeriti: E. Bradley, J. Rutter, W. Scott, J. Tatum, M. Williamson.

Additional information regarding the Classics Department can be found at classics.dartmouth.edu/

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The concentration in Classical Languages and Literatures combines contemporary methods in literary study with a broad range of ancient texts studied both in translation and in the original languages. Students may choose to gain competence in Latin, in Greek, or in both languages. In addition to such influential works as the Iliad and Vergil's Aeneid, courses are offered which explore less familiar but exciting options, from the political comedies of Aristophanes to the satire of Petronius and the medieval dramas of the abbess Hrosvitha. Students gain hands-on experience with the material remains of ancient literature, including medieval manuscripts in the Special Collections Library. The major may also be modified with Philosophy, Linguistics, Comparative Literature, or other subjects.

Beginning with the Class of 2019

Requirements for the Major in Classical Languages and Literature

Any six courses in Greek and/or Latin numbered 10 or higher. These courses enhance students' knowledge of the corpus of ancient Greek and Latin texts, familiarize them with advanced methodologies of literary analysis, and build their research skills.

Two courses distributed as follows:
- One course selected from CLST 2-5, 10.x. This course helps establish a general knowledge of languages, literature, and systems of thought in ancient Greece and Rome and introduces students to the methodologies used in studying that subject matter.
- One course selected from CLST 6, 11, 12, 14-26, 30, 31. This course helps establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history and material culture and introduces students to historical and archaeological methodologies.

Two additional courses that can develop knowledge, skills and methodologies that are useful in the study of ancient texts, selected from: any CLST course numbered 2 or higher (excluding CLST 7); any course in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher; Art History 11.01, 11.02 and 12.01; courses in Comparative Literature numbered 10 or higher (when the content of the course focuses on Classical literature); Philosophy 11.

Completion of Culminating Experience Requirement.

Requirements for the Modified Major in Classical Languages and Literatures

Any five courses in Greek and/or Latin numbered 10 or higher. These courses enhance students' knowledge of the corpus of ancient Greek and Latin texts, familiarize them with advanced methodologies of literary analysis, and build their research skills.
One course selected from CLST 2-5, 10.x; Philosophy 11. This course helps establish a general knowledge of languages, literature, and systems of thought in ancient Greece and Rome and introduces students to the methodologies used in studying that subject matter.
Completion of Culminating Experience Requirement.

A modified major in Classical Languages and Literature consists of the courses listed above AND five additional courses taken in one or more other departments or programs. All modified majors must be planned as a coherent whole. Students must submit a written statement to the Classics Department explaining their rationale for the courses selected for the modified major, and that statement must be approved by the Department.

Requirements for the Minor in Classical Languages and Literatures

Any four courses in Greek and/or Latin numbered 10 or higher. These courses enhance students' knowledge of the corpus of ancient Greek and Latin texts, familiarize them with advanced methodologies of literary analysis, and build their research skills. Greek 30, and Latin 22, 24, 26, 30 are topics courses that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.
One course selected from: CLST 2-5, 10; any course in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher; Philosophy 11. This course helps establish a general knowledge of languages, literature, and systems of thought in ancient Greece and Rome and introduces students to the methodologies used in studying that subject matter.
One course selected from CLST 6, 11, 12, 14-26, 30, 31. This course helps establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history and material culture and introduces students to historical and archaeological methodologies.

The concentration in Ancient History allows the student to focus on the process of continuity and change. Courses in Greek and Roman history provide a chronological overview while also introducing such topics as food security, women’s experience and the cultural obsession with masculinity, personal prestige and political identity, power dynamics within slave societies, colonialism and cultural hegemony. Students work closely with a faculty member to develop their understanding of the methods of historical analysis, including hands-on experience with coins and inscriptions.

Requirements for the Major in Ancient History

Two survey courses that establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history: one selected from CLST 14-15 and one selected from CLST 17-18.
Three additional ancient history courses selected from all remaining relevant offerings: CLST 11.x, 14-15, 17-18, 31. CLST 11 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered. Students are encouraged to explore modes of historical analysis with varied foci, e.g., gender, slavery, law, sports, regional histories.
CLST 19, to introduce students to advanced historical methodologies as well as to how research is designed and carried out.
CLST 6, to provide an overview of the chronology and geography of the Classical world and to introduce students to the methodologies of archaeology.
One course, to be chosen in consultation with the major advisor, that focuses on other methodologies employed by ancient historians. Such courses are offered by departments such as Anthropology, Classics, Comparative Literature, and History.
Two Greek or Latin courses numbered 10 or higher (excluding Greek 11), to develop a working knowledge of one or both of the languages essential for research.
Completion of Culminating Experience Requirement.

Requirements for the Modified Major in Ancient History

Two survey courses that establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history: one selected from CLST 14-15 and one selected from CLST 17-18.
One additional ancient history course selected from all remaining relevant offerings: CLST 11.x, 14-15, 17-18, 31.
CLST 19, to introduce students to advanced historical methodologies as well as to how research is designed and carried out.
One course, to be chosen in consultation with the major advisor, that focuses on other methodologies employed by ancient historians. Such courses are offered by departments such as Anthropology, Classics, Comparative Literature, and History.
One Greek or Latin course numbered 10 or higher.
Completion of Culminating Experience Requirement.

A modified major in Ancient History consists of the courses listed above AND five additional courses taken in one or more other departments or programs. All modified majors must be planned as a coherent whole. Students must submit a written statement to the Classics Department explaining their rationale for the courses selected for the modified major, and that statement must be approved by the Department.

Requirements for the Minor in Ancient History

Two survey courses that establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history: one selected from CLST 14-15 and one selected from CLST 17-18.
Two additional ancient history courses selected from all remaining relevant offerings: CLST 11.x, 14-15, 17-18, 31. CLST 11 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered. Students are encouraged to explore modes of historical analysis with varied foci, e.g., gender, slavery, law, sports, regional histories.
CLST 19, to introduce students to advanced historical methodologies as well as to how research is designed and carried out.
CLST 6, to provide an overview of the chronology and geography of the Classical world and to introduce students to the methodologies of archaeology.
One course, to be chosen in consultation with the major advisor, that focuses on other methodologies employed by ancient historians. Such courses are offered by departments such as Anthropology, Classics, Comparative Literature, and History.

The concentration in Classical Archaeology provides extensive experience of the material remains of Greek and Roman culture, including major sites and museums in Greece and/or Italy. Coursework supplies training in archaeological methods as well as a chronological overview of material culture from prehistoric Greece through the later Roman Empire. Hands-on work in Dartmouth’s Hood Museum is a frequent component of these courses, as well as field trips to other museums in North America. Archaeology concentrators are also encouraged to apply for departmental support for participation in archaeological digs during their off terms.

Requirements for the Major in Classical Archaeology

Prerequisite: CLST 6, to provide an overview of the chronology and geography of the Classical world and to introduce students to the methodologies of archaeology.

Requirements:

Three courses in Classical archaeology that establish a general knowledge of the material culture of the ancient Mediterranean world and/or explore contemporary issues and methodologies in the study of ancient artifacts (e.g. provenance and repatriation, imaging techniques), selected from CLST 12.x, 20-26. Students are encouraged to study the archaeology of both Greece and Rome. CLST 12 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.
One course in ancient history, selected from CLST 11.x, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19. This course helps establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history and introduces students to historical methodologies.
Two courses from the Greece or Rome Foreign Study Programs (CLST 30, 31) enabling on-location study of sites and artifacts.
Two courses in ancient Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher to develop a working knowledge of one or both of the languages essential for research. Greek 30, and Latin 22, 24, 26, 30 are topics courses that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.
Two additional courses, to be chosen in consultation with the major advisor, that can develop skills and methodologies employed by Classical archaeologists, selected from Classical Studies offerings numbered 2 or higher; courses in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher; Art History 10.01, 11.01, 11.02 and 12.01.

Requirements for the Modified Major in Classical Archaeology

Prerequisite: CLST 6, to provide an overview of the chronology and geography of the Classical world and to introduce students to the methodologies of archaeology.

Requirements:

Three courses in Classical archaeology selected from CLST 12.x, 20-26, 30. Students are encouraged to study the archaeology of both Greece and Rome. CLST 12 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.
One course in ancient history, selected from CLST 11.x, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19. This course helps establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history and introduces students to historical methodologies.
One course in ancient Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher.
Completion of Culminating Experience requirement.

A modified major in Classical archaeology consists of the courses listed above AND five additional courses taken in one or more other departments or programs. All modified majors must be planned as a coherent whole. Students must submit a written statement to the Classics Department explaining their rationale for the courses selected for the modified major, and that statement must be approved by the Department.

Requirements for the Minor in Classical Archaeology

Prerequisite: CLST 6, to provide an overview of the chronology and geography of the Classical world, and to introduce students to the methodologies of archaeology.

Requirements:

Four courses in Classical archaeology selected from CLST 12.x, 20-26, 30. Students are encouraged to study the archaeology of both Greece and Rome. CLST 12 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.
One course in ancient history, selected from CLST 11.x, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19. This course helps establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history and introduces students to historical methodologies.

The concentration in Classical Studies is a less specialized liberal arts major that combines elements of language and literature, ancient history, classical archaeology, and other topics relating to Greek and Roman culture. Classical Studies concentrators are not required to include the study of Greek or Latin in their program, although such study is certainly encouraged. This concentration is also a good choice for combining with a major in another department and may easily be modified for a more individualized educational program.

Requirements for the Major in Classical Studies

Prerequisites: Two courses selected from CLST 1.x, 4, 6; Latin 3; Greek 3. These courses provide an introduction to ancient Greece and Rome and the methodologies scholars employ in studying these cultures.

Requirements:

Two courses in ancient history selected from CLST 11.x, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 31. These courses establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history and introduce students to historical methodologies. CLST 11 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.
Two courses in Classical archaeology selected from CLST 20-26, 30. These courses establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman material culture and introduce students to archaeological methodologies. CLST 12 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.

Two courses in Classical literature, philosophy, and religion (exclusive of the courses identified as prerequisites), selected from CLST 2-5, 10.x and courses in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher. These courses establish a general knowledge of languages, literature, and systems of thought in ancient Greece and Rome and introduce students to the methodologies used in studying that subject matter. CLST 10 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.

Two additional courses that can extend the student’s knowledge, skills and methodologies for the study of Greco-Roman antiquity, selected from all remaining Classical Studies offerings; courses in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher; Art History 10.01, 11.01, 11.02 and 12.02; courses in Comparative Literature numbered 10 or higher (when the content of the course focuses on Classical literature); Philosophy 11.
Completion of Culminating Experience Requirement.

Requirements for the Modified Major in Classical Studies

Requirements:

One course in ancient history selected from CLST 11.x, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 31. This course helps establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history and introduces students to historical methodologies.

One course in Classical archaeology selected from CLST 12.x, 20-26, 30. This course helps establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman material culture and introduces student to archaeological methodologies.
One course in Classical literature, philosophy, or religion (exclusive of the courses identified as prerequisites), selected from CLST 2 - 5, 10 and courses in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher (excluding Greek 11). This course helps establish a general knowledge of languages, literature, and systems of thought in ancient Greece and Rome and introduces students to the methodologies used in studying that subject matter.
One additional course selected from all remaining CLST offerings and courses in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher; Art History 10.01, 11.01, 11.02, and 12.01; courses in Comparative Literature numbered 10 or higher (when the content of the course focuses on Classical literature); Philosophy 11.
Completion of the Culminating Experience Requirement.

A modified major in Classical Studies consists of the courses listed above AND five additional courses taken in one or more other departments or programs. All modified majors must be planned as a coherent whole. Students must submit a written statement to the Classics Department explaining their rationale for the courses selected for the modified major, and that statement must be approved by the Department.

Requirements for the Minor in Classical Studies

Prerequisite: One course selected from CLST 1.x, 4, 6; Latin 3; Greek 3. This course provides an introduction to ancient Greece and Rome and the methodologies scholars employ in studying these cultures.

Requirements:

Two courses in ancient history selected from CLST 11.x, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 31. These courses establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history and introduce students to historical methodologies. CLST 11 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.
Two courses in Classical archaeology selected from CLST 12.x, 20-26, 30. These courses establish a general knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman material culture and introduce students to archaeological methodologies. CLST 12 is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.
Two courses in Classical literature, philosophy, and religion (exclusive of the course identified as the prerequisite), selected from CLST 2-5, 10.x; courses in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher; Philosophy 11. These courses establish a general knowledge of languages, literature, and systems of thought in ancient Greece and Rome and introduce students to the methodologies used in studying that subject matter. CLST 10.x is a topics course that can be taken more than once when different subjects are offered.

Culminating Experience Requirement

Students majoring in the Department of Classics may fulfill their Culminating Experience requirement in one of four ways:

Complete an Honors Project (requires prior approval from the Classics Department);
Complete two different Classics Foreign Study Programs;
Complete a relevant internship (for example, at the Hood Museum) during their junior or senior year AND enroll in an independent study class approved by the Classics Department that includes but is not limited to the work undertaken as part of the internship;
Complete during their junior or senior year an additional course from among the offerings designated by the Department of Classics as appropriate for Culminating Experiences. If the course designated as a Culminating Experience does not normally require a substantial paper (c. 20-25 pages in length) or an equivalent project, the student will make arrangements with the faculty member teaching the course to produce such a paper or project as an addition to the standard requirements for the course. Such arrangements should be made no later than the end of the first week of the semester in which the Culminating Experience course is taken. If the course designated as a Culminating Experience normally requires a shorter paper or smaller project, the larger paper or project required to fulfill the Culminating Experience may, at the discretion of the instructor, replace that shorter paper or smaller project. All students must confirm their choice of culminating course with their advisor (or the Chair) not later than May 1 of their junior year; their selection is subject to final approval by the Department.

Requirements for All Modified Major Programs

Students wishing to design a Modified Major in Ancient History, Classical Archaeology, Classical Languages and Literatures, or Classical Studies must submit a written rationale demonstrating the intellectual coherence of their proposed program. The complete proposal must be formally approved by the Department of Classics. The program must include at least five courses offered by other departments and programs in addition to the prerequisites and major courses in Classics. One of these courses in other departments may be identified as prerequisite.

If a student wishes to modify a major in another department with any of the majors offered by the Department of Classics (Ancient History, Classical Archaeology, Classical Languages and Literature, Classical Studies) and wishes the name of that major to be entered on his or her permanent record, the modified major program must be approved by the Department of Classics, as well as by the primary department. The modifying component, which should have demonstrable coherence with the primary major, must consist of at least five courses offered by the Department of Classics.

Study Programs Abroad

The Department of Classics sponsors an Off-Campus Program every year that provides an opportunity for on-site study of the cultures of Ancient Greece and/or Rome. In addition to study and travel within the modern countries of Greece and/or Italy, these programs may include travel to other locations within the wide regions influenced by Greek and/or Roman culture. Programs are designed and led by faculty members in the Department of Classics. Because specifics of the curriculum and itinerary alternate from year to year, it is possible for a student to participate more than once.

The curriculum embraces architecture, the visual arts, history, religion, literature, and the basic techniques of archaeological analysis. Students engage in a systematic investigation of sites, landscapes, artifacts, and historical and literary sources. Students learn to see and understand the ancient world in its own context through informal lectures and discussion on site, under the open sky. Structured comparisons (Greek vs Roman culture, major cities vs provinces, early Mediterranean cultures vs the cosmopolitan cultures of late antiquity) enable students to develop skills in analytical thinking and writing.

The academic requirements consist of weekly papers, blog posts, oral reports, and in some cases an independent study project.

Students must apply and be admitted to the program via the Guarini Institute’s website; the deadline is usually March 1. Registration during the study abroad term is for CLST 30.01, CLST 30.02, and CLST 31, each of which may be taken twice if a student participates in two successive years.

Prerequisites for participation described on the Guarini Institute website; typically, they include two or more of the following:

A course in classical archaeology: CLST 6, CLST 12.x, or any from CLST 20-26
A course in ancient history: CLST 11.x or any from CLST 13-19
Listening and speaking ability in Italian or Modern Greek, or reading ability in Greek or Latin as demonstrated by completion of GRK 3 or above or LAT 3 or above.

Senior Honors Program

Students eligible for the honors program in Ancient History, Classical Archaeology, Classical Languages and Literatures, or Classical Studies are those who (a) have at least a 3.5 average in Classics courses and an overall GPA of 3.3 or better; (b) have demonstrated their capacity to do independent work in their previous writing and/or research; and (c) have an adequate command of the requisite skills and/or methodologies, including language skills.

The Senior Honors Project is a year-long project which in most cases carries two course credits (CLST/GRK/LAT 87 and CLST 88), normally in Fall and Winter of the senior year. Several options are available for students to design an honors project that matches their particular interests and abilities. In many cases, the honors project consists of a thesis or creative project, but it is also possible to design a program of readings leading to a comprehensive examination, or a combination of a research paper and a written examination.

Those desiring admission to the Senior Honors program should submit a formal project proposal to the chair of the department by May 1^st of their junior year, identifying an appropriate faculty advisor with whom they have discussed their intentions in advance. the Department will assign a second reader to each honors student.

Additional information regarding the Honors program in Classics can be found at https://classics.dartmouth.edu/research/senior-honors-projects.

Only those students who have made satisfactory progress in the judgment of their advisor in the first term of the project (CLST/GRK/LAT 87) will be allowed to register for CLST 88. Only those students who satisfactorily complete an honors program with a grade of B+ or better will earn Honors in their major or, in appropriate cases, High Honors. High Honors will be granted only by vote of the Department on the basis of outstanding independent work.

Transfer Credit for Majors

Transfer credit in Classical Studies, Greek and Latin is granted by prior arrangement to majors in the Department of Classics. Exceptions to this policy can be made only by petition to the Department.

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