Classics

Professor Jeremy Rau, Director of Undergraduate Studies

The Department of the Classics offers a variety of concentration options for those who wish to explore the heritage of ancient Greece and Rome. Through its own courses, and through concentration credit for courses in other departments and in the Core Curriculum, the Classics Department encourages its students to appreciate the whole range of classical civilization from the Bronze Age through Byzantium and medieval Europe to Modern Greece. Its faculty provide instruction in the major areas of classical study-language and linguistics, literature, archaeology, history, philosophy, and religion. In conformity with its conviction that Classics lies at the root of many important academic fields, the department supports a large number of joint concentrations with other departments. It is hoped that a Classics graduate will have acquired an understanding of the production, transmission, and reception of Greco-Roman culture.

Seven different options are offered: (1) Classics, for those who wish to study Greek and Latin literature in equal depth; (2) Classics-Greek, and (3) Classics-Latin, for those who wish to concentrate on Greek or Latin literature alone; (4) Classical Archaeology, for those who wish to emphasize the art and architecture of the ancient world, and to approach its prehistory and history through the methods of archaeology; (5) Greek and Roman History, for those who wish to combine a focus on ancient history with language study; (6) Joint Concentration, for those who wish to combine an interest in Greek or Latin, or both, with the study of a related subject, such as English, history of art and architecture, history, philosophy, etc.; (7) Classics and Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek, for those who wish to combine an interest in Classics with Medieval Greek, Medieval Latin and/or Modern Greek. Students with no previous knowledge of Greek or Latin may prefer to choose Classics-Greek or Classics-Latin rather than Classics, so as to have more freedom to concentrate on the language of their choice.

Concentrators in all options are expected to acquire an exact knowledge of Greek or Latin, or both. The Department's flagship tutorials in the History of Greek Culture and the History of Roman Culture are provided as a gateway to classical studies conceived more broadly. Students are also urged to investigate topics not covered by the formal courses, and in their senior year the option of writing a thesis, embodying the results of research, is available to honors candidates. At the end of the senior year all concentrators in the class of 2007 and later are required to take a General Examination, which is designed to assure the department that its graduates have a knowledge that is both broad and deep. A basic reading list of classical authors is issued to concentrators to guide them in preparation for the General Examination.

In recent years a Classics concentration has proved rewarding for those who anticipate further study in the humanities, as well as for students who go on to law, medicine, divinity, journalism, and business, or the arts.

For information on the secondary field in Classics, please see page 320 of this Handbook or the secondary fields website (www.secondaryfields.fas.harvard.edu/Classics/program-desc-Classics.htm).

OPTIONS

1. Classics
2. Classics-Greek
3. Classics-Latin
4. Classical Archaeology
5. Greek and Roman History
6. Joint Concentrations in Classics
7. Classics and Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek

REQUIREMENTS

Classics

Basic Requirements: 12 half-courses

1. Required courses:
1. Four half-courses in Greek.
2. Four half-courses in Latin.
3. Four additional half-courses in the Classics or related courses (see item 5e).
2. Tutorials:
1. Sophomore year: Classical Studies 97a and 97b, required.
2. Junior year: Greek or Latin 98r, optional.
   Note: Tutorial courses may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded. Students may take tutorial courses in any order.
3. Thesis: None.
4. General Examination for students graduating before June 2010: Required of all concentrators; students may choose between the following formats:
1. A 90-minute examination in each of the following areas: Greek translation, Greek literature, Latin translation, and Latin literature.
2. One examination in the ancient languages (3 hours; translation and analysis of passages in Greek and 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 beyond literature 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. No more than four half-courses from the following list may be counted toward Classics concentration: Greek Aa, Ab, Aab, Ac, Ba, Bb; Latin Aa, Ab, Aab, Ac, Ba, Bb.
2. Pass/Fail: Four half-courses counted for concentration may be taken Pass/Fail.
3. Undergraduate Reading List: By the time of the General Examination, concentrators should have read the works listed in the Greek and Latin Undergraduate Reading List, copies of which may be obtained in Boylston 204. This list serves as a required minimum preparation for the General Examination.
4. Related courses: Any course designated Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Archaeology, Medieval Greek, Modern Greek, or Medieval Latin. Other courses in classical art, history, literature, philosophy, religion, etc., with the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Classics

Requirements for Honors Eligibility: 14 half-courses

1. Required courses:
       a-c. Same as Basic Requirements.
       d. Two additional half-courses in either Greek or Latin. Classics 99 is usually taken to fulfill this requirement.
2. Tutorials:
1. Sophomore year: Classical Studies 97a and 97b, required.
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 courses may be counted as required courses and are letter graded. Students may take tutorial courses in any order.
3. Thesis: Optional for honors candidates as follows:
1. Candidates for Honors: Thesis or one of the following courses, letter-graded with a grade of A- or better: Latin H, K; Greek H, K.
2. Candidates for High Honors: Thesis or two of the following courses, letter-graded with a grade of A- or better: Latin H, K; Greek H, K.
3. Candidates for Highest Honors: Thesis or both Latin K and Greek K, letter-graded with a grade of A- or better.
   The student must submit two copies of the thesis 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.

Classics-Greek and Classics-Latin
Basic Requirements: 12 half-courses

1. Required courses:
1. Eight half-courses in either Greek or Latin-all eight courses must be in the same language. Any Greek or Latin courses can be taken to fulfill this requirement.
2. Four additional half-courses in Greek, Latin, and/or Classical Studies. Related courses such as classical archaeology, art, history, philosophy, religion, or selected courses from the Core Curriculum may be taken to fulfill this requirement.
2. Tutorials:
1. Sophomore year: Classical Studies 97 (at least one term required, a or b as appropriate to the language of concentration).
2. Junior year: Greek or Latin 98r (as appropriate), optional.
   Note: Two terms of tutorial are required. This requirement may be fulfilled with Classical Studies 97a and 97b or with one term of Classical Studies 97 (a or b) and one term of Greek or Latin 98r (as appropriate). Consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies is required. Tutorial courses may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded. Students may take tutorial courses in any order.
3. Thesis: None.
4. General Examination for students graduating before June 2010: Required of all concentrators; students may choose between the following formats:
1. Two exams of three hours each in translation and literature of chosen language.
2. One examination in the appropriate ancient language (3 hours; translation and analysis of passages in Greek 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 beyond literature 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. There is no restriction as to the number of elementary Greek or Latin courses that may be counted toward concentration in these options.
2. Pass/Fail: Four half-courses counted for concentration may be taken Pass/Fail.
3. Undergraduate Reading List: By the time of the General Examination, concentrators should have read the works listed in the Greek or Latin Undergraduate Reading List, copies of which may be obtained in Boylston 204. This list serves as a required minimum preparation for the General Examination.
4. Related courses: Any course designated Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Archaeology, Medieval Greek, Modern Greek, or Medieval Latin. Other courses in classical art, history, literature, philosophy, religion, etc., with the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Classics-Greek and Classics-Latin
Requirements for Honors Eligibility: 14 half-courses

1. Required courses:
1. Same as Basic Requirements. Honors candidates may also take Greek or Latin 93r and 98r to fulfill this requirement.
2. Same as Basic Requirements.
3. Two additional half-courses in the chosen language. Classics 99 is usually taken to fulfill this requirement.
2. Tutorials:
1. Sophomore year: Classical Studies 97 (at least one term required, a or b as appropriate to the language of concentration).
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: Two terms of tutorial are required. This requirement may be fulfilled with Classical Studies 97a and 97b or with one term of Classical Studies 97 (a or b) and one term of Greek or Latin 98r or 93r (as appropriate). Consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies is required. Tutorial courses may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded. Students may take tutorial courses in any order
3. Thesis: Optional for honors candidates as follows:
1. Candidates for Honors: Thesis or one half-course in composition, letter-graded with a grade of A- or better.
2. Candidates for High Honors: Thesis or any two half-courses in composition, letter-graded with a grade of A- or better.
3. Candidates for Highest Honors: Thesis required.
   The student must submit two copies of the thesis 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.

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.

Greek and Roman History
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. Six half-courses in ancient history.
3. Two half-courses in ancient art and archaeology, of which one may be replaced by a half-course in a related area with permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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 an approved tutorial, reading course, or research seminar in ancient history (consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies required; this requirement was formerly met with History 90i).
   Note: Tutorial courses 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: archaic and classical Greek history, the Hellenistic world, the Roman republic, the Roman empire, Greek or Roman archaeology.
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 no more than one in Greek or Latin.
2. Study Abroad: Concentrators are strongly encouraged to travel to the Mediterranean area, either to participate in archaeological fieldwork, or to undertake a program of study at an approved institution. Under appropriate circumstances such study abroad may fulfill concentration requirements.
3. 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 Greek and Roman History concentrators, copies of which may be obtained in Boylston 204. This list serves as a required minimum preparation for the General Examination.

Greek and Roman History
Requirements for Honors Eligibility: 12 half-courses

1. Required courses:
       a-c. Same as Basic Requirements.
       d. Two additional half-courses in ancient history. Classics 99 is usually taken to fulfill this requirement.
2. Tutorials:
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 an approved tutorial, reading course, or research seminar in ancient history (consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies required; this requirement was formerly met with History 90i).
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 courses may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded.
3. Thesis: Required. 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.

Joint Concentration: Classics as the Primary Concentration
Basic Requirements: 12 half-courses

(These requirements apply only to students who declared a joint concentration prior to June 2007. Students who declare a joint concentration after June 2007 should refer to the Requirements for Honors Eligibility, below.)

1. Required courses:
1. Four half-courses in the Classics (Greek or Latin).
2. Four half-courses in the allied concentration.
3. Four additional half-courses in the Classics or in the other field. May be in a related subject, with approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
2. Tutorial: Sophomore year: Classical Studies 97 (at least one term required, a or b as appropriate to the language of concentration).
   Note: Tutorial courses may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded.
3. Thesis: None required by Classics. If required by the allied field, see Requirements for Hon-ors Eligibility.
4. General Examination for students graduating before June 2010: Required in both the Classics and the other field. Students ordinarily take a three-hour examination in the Classics and a three-hour examination in the other field. If there is no General Examination in the other field, students must take both three-hour examinations in the Classics. Students may choose between the following formats:
1. One examination each in translation and literature (Greek or Latin, according to the language of concentration). Each exam will be either 90 minutes or three hours, depending on whether there is a General Examination in the other field.
2. One examination in the ancient languages (3 hours, or 1.5 hours if there is an exam in the other field; translation and analysis of passages in Greek and/or Latin) and one examination in the ancient world (3 hours or 1.5 hours; short-answers and essays in at least 2 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 beyond literature 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. All joint concentrators must meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies/Head Tutor in both Classics and the allied field at the beginning of each term; sophomores should discuss their Plans of Study with both.
2. No more than four half-courses from the following list may be counted toward Classics and the allied field: Greek Aa, Ab, Aab, Ac, Ba, Bb; Latin Aa, Ab, Aab, Ac, Ba, Bb.
3. Pass/Fail: Four half-courses counted for concentration may be taken Pass/Fail.
4. 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, copies of which may be obtained in Boylston 204. This list serves as a required minimum preparation for the General Examination.
5. Related courses must be approved individually by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Joint Concentration: Classics as the Primary Concentration
Requirements for Honors Eligibility: 14 half-courses

1. Required courses:
1. Six half-courses in the Classics (Greek or Latin).
2. Six half-courses in the allied field.
3. Two additional half-courses in the Classics or the allied field. May be in a related subject, with approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Classics 99 is usually taken to fulfill this requirement.
2. Tutorials:
1. Sophomore year: Classical Studies 97 (at least one term required, a or b as appropriate to the language of concentration).
2. i>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 courses may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded.
3. Thesis:
   Students who declared a joint concentration prior to June 2007: With the approval of the Directors of Undergraduate Studies/Head Tutors in both Classics and the other field, optional as follows:
1. Candidates for Honors: Thesis or one half-course in prose composition, letter-graded with a grade of A- or better: Greek H, K; Latin H, K.
2. Candidates for High Honors: Thesis or any two half-courses in composition, letter-graded with a grade of A- or better.
3. Candidates for Highest Honors: Thesis only.
   Students who declare a joint concentration after June 2007: Thesis required.
   If a thesis is written, the student must submit two copies 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. Subject to the regulations of the allied field, the topic of the thesis may be in Classics, or in the allied field, or may embrace both.
4. General Examination: Same as Basic Requirements.
5. Other information: Same as Basic Requirements.

Classics and Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek
Basic Requirements: 12 half-courses

1. Required courses:
1. Four half-courses in Classical Greek or Latin.
2. Four half-courses in Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek.
3. Four additional half-courses in Classical Greek or Latin and/or Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek. One may be in a related subject, with approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
2. Tutorials:
1. Sophomore year: Classical Studies 97 (at least one term required, a or b as appropriate to the language of concentration).
2. Junior year: Greek or Latin 93r, optional.
   Note: Two terms of tutorial are required. This requirement may be fulfilled with Classical Studies 97a and 97b or with one term of Classical Studies 97 (a or b) and one term of Greek or Latin 98r or 93r. Consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies is required. Tutorial courses 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. Two 90-minute examinations in literature and translation of Classical Greek or Latin, and a three-hour examination in Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek (normally 90-minutes each in literature and translation).
2. One examination in languages (3 hours; translation and analysis of passages in Greek and/or Latin, and in Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek, as appropriate) 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. No more than four half-courses from the following list may be counted toward concentration requirements: Greek Aa, Ab, Aab, Ac, Ba, Bb; Latin Aa, Ab, Aab, Ac, Ba, Bam, Bb; Modern Greek A, B.
2. Pass/Fail: Four half-courses counted for concentration may be taken Pass/Fail.
3. 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, copies of which may be obtained in Boylston 204. This list serves as a required minimum preparation for the General Examination.
4. Related courses must be approved individually by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Classics and Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek
Requirements for Honors Eligibility: 14 half-courses

1. Required courses:
1. Six half-courses in Classical Greek or Latin.
2. Six half-courses in Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek.
3. Two additional half-courses in Classical Greek or Latin and/or Medieval Greek/Medieval Latin/Modern Greek. These may be in a related subject, with approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Classics 99 is usually taken to fulfill this requirement.
2. Tutorials:
1. Sophomore year: Classical Studies 97 (at least one term required, a or b as appropriate to the language of concentration).
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: Two terms of tutorial are required. This requirement may be fulfilled with Classical Studies 97a and 97b or with one term of Classical Studies 97 (a or b) and one term of Greek or Latin 98r or 93r. Consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies is required. Tutorial courses may be counted as required courses and are letter-graded.
3. Thesis: Required for honors candidates. The student must submit two copies of the thesis 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.

ADVISING

At the beginning of each term concentrators meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to discuss their Plans of Study and their progress through the concentration. In addition, junior and senior members of the department are available throughout the year to offer advice on particular academic matters as the need arises.

For up-to-date information on advising in Classics, please see the Advising Programs Office website: www.fas.harvard.edu/~advising/concentrations/Classics.html.

RESOURCES

The Smyth Classical Library, on the top floor of Widener Library, is open to all concentrators in the department. It contains an extensive and up-to-date collection of Greek and Latin authors, principal commentaries, works of reference, corpora of inscriptions, and major books on classical archaeology, history, literature, and philosophy. The library is locked at all times because there is no regular attendant. Key-card access will be granted to any concentrator upon request. Items from the McDaniel collection of antiquities illustrating Greek and Roman life are on display in the Smyth Library; the bulk of the collection, together with an extensive collection of ancient coins, is housed in the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The antiquities are available for study by qualified students.

HOW TO FIND OUT MORE

For further information about the concentration, contact Professor Jeremy Rau, Director of Undergraduate Studies (617-495-5216).

ENROLLMENT STATISTICS

Number of Concentrators as of November

Concentrators	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Classics	37	44	48	41	37
Classics + another field	3	4	5	2	6
Another field + Classics	7	9	4	5	4