The major in Latin is designed to acquaint the student with Roman literature and culture, which are examined both in their classical context and as influences on the medieval and modern world.

Juno Ludovisi Late 19th c. marble copy after Roman 1st-century A.D. Julio-Claudian head. Courtesy of Bryn Mawr College Collections.

Requirements for the major are:

• 101 and 102
• two literature courses at the 200 level
• two literature courses at the 300 level
• History 207 or 208
• Senior Seminar*

and two courses to be selected from the following:

• Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Archaeology or Greek at the 100 level or above;
• French, Spanish, or Italian at the 200 level or above.

The major is completed with a sight translation examination from Latin to English.

*The Classics Senior Seminar is a full-year course, the first term of which is devoted to various fields of Classics (e.g.; religion, philosophy, law, social history, literary history), while in the second term students write a long research paper and then present their findings to the group.

Students who place into 200-level courses in their freshman year may be eligible to participate in the A.B./M.A. program. Those interested should consult the department as soon as possible.

Courses taken at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome are accepted as part of the major.

Requirements for the minor are normally six courses, including one at the 300 level. For non-majors, two literature courses at the 200 level must be taken as a prerequisite for admission to a 300-level course.

For more information on the Latin Major please e-mail Russell T. Scott (dscott@brynmawr.edu)

Courses for which a knowledge of Latin is not required are listed under Classical Culture and Society.

For a list of Latin classes being offered this semester go to
http://www.trico.haverford.edu/cgi-bin/courseguide/cgi-bin/search.cgi

Classes Offered in Latin

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