M.A. Track in Classical Archaeology

The M.A. Track in Classical Archaeology is designed to be completed in two years.

Students are required to enroll in three courses (nine credits) each semester, for a total of 12 courses.

Once in the program, students take an additional one-credit M.A. proseminar each year, which covers a variety of fields and research approaches. This totals 38 credits.

Language Prerequisites

Specifically for the M.A. Track in Classical Archaeology, students must have completed at least one advanced course beyond the intermediate level in one language – either Greek or Latin. Knowledge of a second language (Greek or Latin) is desirable but not required.

When you fill in the “Program Upload”, list the courses that show your knowledge of either Greek or Latin at the advanced level. If you studied a second language as well, add the corresponding courses as well.

Courses

• Topics and Methods in Classical Studies (MA Proseminar, a 1-credit course), offered annually, which students should take twice;
• Four Advanced Language Courses, including one Survey, and either a second Survey or a Literature Seminar. In consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies, students will decide whether to focus on one or two languages.
• Four Archaeology and Material Culture Courses;
• One History MA Seminar;
• One Archaeology MA Seminar.

Electives

Students select two electives from the following areas:

• Intermediate Greek or Latin

• Advanced Latin or Greek Language and Literature

• Greek or Roman History

• Classical Archaeology and Material Culture

• Philosophy

• Other courses approved by the director of graduate studies.
  

Capstone Requirement

Students may choose between

• Writing a master’s thesis during the second and third semesters

• Passing an oral examination on two selected topics of the ancient world during their fourth semester

Students choosing to write a six-credit M.A. thesis will not take any electives.

Language Examinations

Students must pass translation exams in only one language—either Greek or Latin—by their fourth semester. The exam is based on readings from either a survey course or the MA literature seminar.

Modern Language Proficiency

Students must demonstrate reading proficiency in French, German, or Italian by taking a language exam offered by the relevant department or passing a French, German, or Italian reading course.