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Programs of Study
The Department of Classics at the University of Georgia offers graduate work leading to the Master of Arts degree in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, or Greek and Latin). The graduate program is designed to give students a broad knowledge of the field of Classics and deepen their understanding of the ancient world, as well as to develop mastery of the languages.
All students take the Proseminar, an introduction to research tools and practices, taught collectively by the graduate faculty. Students also take a number of survey courses in which they read substantial selections from a wide range of authors and develop their interpretive skills. In addition, they take 2 to 3 graduates-only seminars, based on their chosen area of emphasis. Most students also take the Latin Teaching Apprenticeship, which prepares them to teach their own sections of elementary Latin the following year.
Students may earn graduate credits for coursework completed in our study abroad offerings as well as up to six hours of credit for work completed at other institutions, subject to departmental approval.
MA in Classical Languages
The MA in Classical Languages is for students who have proficiency in Latin, Greek, or both ancient languages. The degree requires a minimum 31 hours of graduate-level course work. This includes the Proseminar (1 hour), Classical Culture (3 hours), and thesis (3 hours). For the Greek and Latin track students take 18 hours in Greek and Latin courses; for an emphasis in Latin or Greek, they take 15 hours in the appropriate language. For the remainder of their course work students may select courses in Greek, Latin, classical civilization, ancient history, archaeology, art, philosophy, linguistics, or other related fields. All students must also demonstrate reading proficiency in German, French, or Italian. Students must pass a written examination on the Reading List in the spring semester of their first year. All students must complete a thesis which they defend at an oral examination in their final semester.
MA in Latin (non-thesis)
Degree requirements include 37 hours of graduate-level course work. Of these, 18 must be in Latin courses, 3 in Classical Culture, 1 in Proseminar and at least 1 in Latin Teaching Methods. The remainder may be in a variety of courses in Greek, Latin, classical civilization, ancient history, archaeology, art, philosophy, linguistics, or other related fields. Reading proficiency in German, French, or Italian is recommended. All students must pass a written examination on the Reading List in their first year and as their final assessment, an oral examination on a research portfolio or teaching project.
Additional Information
All entering M.A. students are required to take the Proficiency Exam in Greek and/or Latin, depending upon their degree program or area of emphasis. Admission to graduate language courses is at the descretion of the Graduate Faculty, based on an evaluation of the exam. A student who does not pass the Proficiency Exam will be required to retake the exam at a later date; alternately each student can meet this requirement by earning a grade of B or better in a Greek or Latin Survey course, if offered. Each student's graduate program of study will be determined in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator, based on an evaluation of the Proficiency Exam, undergraduate background, and, if applicable, work experience.
For further information, consult the departmental Graduate Student Handbook. (See link in column to the right)
University
of Georgia Graduate School Application
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Department of Classics Admissions and Applications
Reading Lists for M.A. Students in Classics
Graduate
Student Handbook
Summer
Institute 2007,
Academic Year 2007-2008
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Complete
2007-2008
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