Associate Professors--Ellis, L., McLauchlin, Vaughn
Assistant Professor--Leitao
Minor in Classics
M.A. in Classics
The student may choose one of several emphases within the major and minor: in a single ancient language (Latin or Greek), in two ancient languages (Latin and Greek), in Classical Archaeology or in Philosophy.
Graduate Program.The M.A. in Classics emphasizes the advanced study of the ancient Greek and/or Latin languages and literature, in the cultural and historical context of the Mediterranean world. The program provides students with the basic methods and skills of classical scholarship, as well as with the opportunity to explore related areas of classical studies, such as archaeology and philosophy. The graduate program in classics is designed to guide the student in a study of individual authors and problems in literary and historical periods, literary genres, and cultural history.
The student may select a field of emphasis in one of four areas of study: Latin, Greek, Classics, or Classical Archaeology.
The classics major with an emphasis in a single language (Latin) is approved by the State of California as a subject matter preparation program for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Foreign Languages.
The M.A. degree is of particular value for students who intend to pursue a doctoral degree in classics or who plan to teach at the high school or community college levels. Students with goals in other academic areas, including museum studies, history, philosophy, theology, modern languages, or comparative literature, can also benefit from a master's degree in classics.
Emphasis in Language.Students elect to concentrate on the study of Greek, Latin, or both Greek and Latin.
Emphasis in Classical Archaeology.Students elect to concentrate on the study of Classical Archaeology.
Emphasis in Philosophy.Students elect to concentrate on the study of Classical or Medieval Philosophy (this emphasis involves taking courses in the Philosophy Department and in the Classics Department).
Advising.To insure adequate planning of a student's program, all majors must consult an adviser regularly throughout their undergraduate years.
Courses for this program are listed in alphabetical sequence (consult Index for page reference).
Units
CLAS 410 Classical Culture: Greece or
CLAS 415 Classical Culture: Rome 3
CLAR 507-508 Ancient Roman Civilization
(3 each) or
CLAR 515-516 Ancient Greek Civilization
(3 each) 6
Total for core 9
Greek or Latin (Beginning and
Intermediate) 10
Upper division Greek or Latin courses 18
Upper division elective on advisement 3
CLAS 360 Greek and Roman Mythology
(or equivalent) 3
Total for concentration 34
Greek (Beginning and Intermediate) 10
Latin (Beginning and Intermediate) 10
Upper division courses in either Greek or
Latin 12
CLAS 360 Greek and Roman Mythology
(or equivalent) 3
Total for concentration 35
Greek or Latin (Beginning and
Intermediate)1, 10
Upper division courses in either Greek or
Latin 12
Upper division courses in Classical Archae- ology (excluding core courses) 12
Total for emphasis 34
Greek or Latin (Beginning and Intermediate) 10
Upper division course in either Greek or
Latin 3
Courses selected from the Philosophy
Department on advisement 21
Total for emphasis 34
Field of Emphasis(chosen from the above
alternatives) 34-35
Total for the major 43-44
CLAS 410 Classical Culture: Greece or
CLAS 415 Classical Culture: Rome 3
CLAR 507-508 Ancient Roman Civilization
(3 each) or
CLAR 515-516 Ancient Greek Civilization
(3 each) 6
Total for core 9
Greek or Latin (Beginning and Intermediate) 10
Upper division courses in Greek or Latin 6
CLAS 360 Greek and Roman Mythology 3
Total for emphasis 19
Greek or Latin (Beginning and Intermediate) 10
Upper division course in Greek or Latin 3
Upper division courses in Classical Archae- ology (excluding core courses) 6
Total for emphasis 19
CLAS 330 Ancient Epic Tales 3
CLAS 360 Greek and Roman Mythology 3
CLAS 490 History of Ideas 3
Electives selected for courses in Classics,
Classical Archaeology, History or Philos- ophy on advisement 6
Total for emphasis 15
Field of Emphasis(chosen from the above alternatives) 15-19
Total for the minor 24-28
Courses for this discipline are listed in alphabetical sequence (consult Index for page reference). With the approval of the graduate adviser, all upper division courses offered by the Department of Classics may be considered for the master's degree.
Units
CLAS 700 Proseminar in Classical Studies:
Texts and Contexts 3
CLAS 720-790 Seminars in Classical
Languages and Literature 6
CLAR 820-890 Seminar in Classical Archae-
ology--Cultures and Civilizations 3
Graduate courses in ancient literature
(readings in the original languages) 6
Courses chosen from at least two of the follow-
ing three categories on advisement 9
Upper division or graduate courses in ancient
literature (readings in the original
languages)
Upper division or graduate courses in classi-
cal archaeology, cultures, and civiliza-
tions
Upper division or graduate courses in related
departments (World and Comparative
Literature, History, Philosophy, and
others on advisement)
One of the following options: 3
CLAS 896 Directed Reading in Classics and
Master's Comprehensive Oral
Examination
CLAS 898 Master's Thesis and Prospectus
Minimum total 30Comprehensive Oral Examination.Upon completion of course work, the student not writing a thesis must pass a comprehensive oral examination administered by a committee of three faculty members on a specified group of works in the student's area of emphasis.
Master's Thesis and Prospectus.A written and oral presentation of the thesis prospectus is required before the writing of the thesis. The student's committee of three faculty members must approve the prospectus before the student files the Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement form with the Graduate Division.