WHAT IS
CLASSICS?
Classics is the study of the ancient Greek and Roman world in all its aspects: languages, literature, history, culture, archaeology, and art. Our courses cover an enormous span of time from the first human occupation in this region about 3 million years ago to the fall of the Western Roman empire in 476 CE. Our students engage with a wide array of times, places, and methods both in the classroom and at our archaeological field projects in Greece and Morocco.
New Developments in the Department
- Department co-hosts Translation SymposiumThe department of Classics and World Languages and Cultures co-hosted the first Translation Symposium in April. This event was open to the public and brought together Professor Richard Armstrong of… Read more: Department co-hosts Translation Symposium
- Even Latin translation can be a friendly competition!Each year, The Classical Association of the Middle West and South invites students to compete in its Latin Translation Exam for college/university students. During the 2023-2024 exam, 9 University of… Read more: Even Latin translation can be a friendly competition!
- Cyrus Yoshimoto Named Schwarzman ScholarCyrus is a May 2022 graduate with a degree in honors Classics.