Classical Archaeology
Basic Requirements: 10 half-courses

1. Required courses:
1. Two half-courses in Greek or two in Latin, above the level of Greek Bb or Latin Bb (i.e., courses numbered H, K, 93, 98, or 100 and above).
2. Four half-courses in classical art and archaeology, two of which must be Classical Archaeology 131 and History of Art and Architecture 13k.
3. Two half-courses in ancient history, one of which must have a social or cultural focus (e.g., Historical Study B-06, Classical Studies 158, Ancient Near East 126).
4. Two additional half-courses in classical art and archaeology, or in a related area (see item 5b).
2. Tutorials: Sophomore and/or junior year. One term of Classical Studies 97 (a or b as appropriate to the language of concentration) and one term of Classical Archaeology 97r (or equivalent course, as approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies).
   Note: Tutorial classes may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded.
3. Thesis: None.
4. General Examination for students graduating before June 2010: Required of all concentrators; students may choose between the following formats:
1. Four 90-minute examinations: one in Greek or Latin translation and three in fields chosen from the following list:
1. Greek art and archaeology.
2. Roman art and archaeology.
3. Near Eastern art and archaeology.
4. Greek or Roman history.
   A basic reading list is issued to concentrators to guide them in preparation for the General Examinations. Copies of the reading list may be obtained in Boylston 204.
2. One examination in the ancient languages (3 hours; translation and analysis of passages in Greek and/or Latin) and one examination in the ancient world (3 hours; short answers and essays in at least 3 of the following fields: Greek literature; Latin literature; art and archaeology; language, meter, and transmission of texts; Greek and Roman history; philosophy; Medieval Latin, Byzantine Greek, Modern Greek literature; classical tradition). Concentrators are introduced to a range of fields in the sophomore tutorials, and are encouraged to pursue these through the selection of specialized courses. Sample exams can be obtained in Boylston 204.
   General Examination for students graduating in June 2010 or later: Required of all concentrators. Information regarding the format of the exam is available from the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
5. Other information:
1. Pass/Fail: Four half-courses counted for concentration may be taken Pass/Fail, but not more than one in Greek or Latin.
2. Related courses: Related courses must be approved in advance by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Such courses may include courses in anthropology, comparative literature, earth and planetary sciences, folklore and mythology, history, history of art and architecture, linguistics, Near Eastern languages and civilizations, religion, the Core Curriculum, and visual and environmental studies.
3. Field Work: Concentrators are encouraged to acquire training in field work.
4. Modern Languages: Concentrators are encouraged to acquire reading knowledge of German as well as French, Italian, modern Greek, or other languages in which current research is being published.
5. Undergraduate Reading List: By the time of the General Examination, concentrators should have read the works listed in the Greek and/or Latin Undergraduate Reading List for Classical Archaeology concentrators, copies of which may be obtained in Boylston 204. This list serves as a required minimum preparation for the General Examination.

Classical Archaeology
Requirements for Honors Eligibility: 12-14 half-courses

1. Required courses:
       a-d. Same as Basic Requirements.
       e. Two additional half-courses in classical archaeology. Classics 99 may be taken to fulfill this requirement.
2. Tutorial:
1. Sophomore and/or junior year: One term of Classical Studies 97 (a or b as appropriate to the language of concentration) and one term of Classical Archaeology 97r (or equivalent course, as approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies).
2. Junior year: Greek or Latin 98r, optional. Greek or Latin 93r, optional.
3. Senior year: Greek or Latin 93r, optional. Classics 99 (two terms), required for thesis.
   Note: Tutorial classes may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded.
3. Thesis: Required. The thesis is normally written under the direction of a member of the Department. A director from another department may be chosen with approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Two copies of the thesis must be submitted to the department office on or before the Friday before the spring recess. The length of the thesis should be decided upon by the student and the thesis adviser but should not ordinarily exceed 60 pages of text.
4. General Examination: Same as Basic Requirements.
5. Other information: Same as Basic Requirements.