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.