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.