The Classics Department engages students in the study of Greek and Roman culture through courses in Latin and Greek as well as courses in translation. Students explore the history of Greece, Rome and the ancient Middle East; mythology, tragedy, comedy and other dramatic forms; and Greek
and Roman poetry and philosophy.
UVM's program is one of the few classics programs in the country that requires students to acquire such strong Greek and Latin skills — skills that lead to a more complete understanding of primary texts Students explore the history of Greece, Rome and the ancient Middle East; mythology, tragedy, comedy and other dramatic forms; and Greek and Roman poetry and philosophy. Respected faculty scholars enjoy working closely with students and advisees individually and in small classes. The department's Goodrich Classical Club allows students interested in Greece and Rome to enjoy social and cultural activities together.
Phone: (802) 656-3210
E-mail: mark.usher@uvm.edu
Department Website:
http://www.uvm.edu/~classics/
List of courses in the classics
List of courses in Greek
List of courses in Latin
Graduate school: Classics majors have been admitted to graduate programs at Duke, Princeton and Yale universities. Many are now professors and chairs of classics departments at schools throughout the United States and Canada.
Professional schools: Numerous graduates enter careers in law, business and medicine; a recent study ranked classics as the most highly regarded major for students applying to law school.
Careers: Graduates are working in secondary education, museums and publishing.
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