Languages & Cultures, M.A. - ClassicsGraduate Courses

Basic framework.

The program extends over two years. There are two options: 39 hours minimum of regular courses (9 hours per semester plus 3 hours of Pedagogy) , or 33 hours minimum of regular courses plus 6 hours minimum of thesis hours. In each student's first year, a Degree Program will be compiled and submitted to the Graduate School, listing the courses to be taken as part of the student's program. This Degree Program is subject to revision as necessary.

Core Requirements

The core requirements of the Degree Program are as follows: CMLL 5305 Survey of Greek and Latin Poetry/Prose (4x’s) CMLL 5309 Survey of Greek and Roman Culture (1x) LING 5322 Pedagogy (1x) The following seminars will complete the degree plan in consultation with the Graduate Advisor: CLAS 53xx/GRK 53xx/LAT 53xx (7x’s)* *One of these courses may be replaced with CMLL 5302 (Theoretical Foundations) in consultation with the graduate advisor. Students with concentrations in Philology will enroll primarily in courses designated GRK or LAT; those with concentrations in Archaeology will enroll primarily in courses designated CLAS and either GRK or LAT, depending on their stronger language. In exceptional cases, students may pursue a thesis in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. Ordinarily, the thesis is in addition to the 9 hours/semester load of regular courses and the topic will emerge from a term paper or similar project in the first year which the faculty consider worthy of more extended treatment.

Notes:

• Specific topics in courses, ordinarily specifying authors, genres, or theoretical approaches, will be chosen with a view to the needs of the current graduate students and the specialties of the faculty.
• Any member of the graduate faculty may direct a thesis. The thesis committee ordinarily consists of the Director and one or two other members, chosen by the student in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. The course pattern of a thesis student will be adjusted according to the student's needs and future plans.