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Classics
Overview
Official Name of Program
Classics
Plan Code
CLAS-BA
Department(s) Sponsoring Program
Career
Undergraduate
Degree Designation
BA - Bachelor of Arts
HEGIS Code
1504.00
NYSED Program Code
32950 - CLAS-BA
CIP Code
16.1200
Classics courses, offered in English, expose students to the literature and civilization of the ancient world as presented in the original writings of ancient poets, historians, orators, and philosophers. All reading is done in translation. Beginning and advanced courses in Latin and Ancient Greek provide students with a reading knowledge of the ancient languages. The first year in each case is largely devoted to forms, grammar, and short practice passages. Continuous reading is introduced in the second year.