Classics
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The study of Classics focuses on the languages, literature, history, culture, and legacy of Greco-Roman antiquity.
Degree Type
A.B.
department
CIP Code
16.1200ℹ
The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.
Current STEM Eligible CIP Codes
- Archaeology
- Early Cultures
- Egyptology/AWAS
- History
- History of Art and Architecture
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
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Classics
The study of Classics focuses on the languages, literature, history, culture, and legacy of Greco-Roman antiquity.
An undergraduate concentration in Classics furnishes students with a broad liberal education, and provides specialized training for those students intending to enter graduate school. Students may choose to study Ancient Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and/or Modern Greek, and to explore courses in literature, mythology, history, philosophy, and religion. Students may either pursue the standard Classics concentration – the most popular choice – or one of several optional tracks: Greek, Latin, Greek and Latin, South Asian Classics, Sanskrit, Greek and Sanskrit, or Latin and Sanskrit. Concentrators who pursue an honors degree write a senior thesis, typically over the course of two semesters during their senior year.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Develop an advanced knowledge of at least one of the following classical languages ancient Greek, Latin, or Sanskrit
- Develop a critical appreciation of the literature, history, and culture of a classical society
- Enhance a capacity to communicate in both oral and written forms
- Develop research skills and independent, critical thought
- Demonstrate an appreciation of other cultures and perspectives
- Develop skills in close reading of texts
Tracks
- Greek
- Greek and Latin
- Greek and Sanskrit
- Latin
- Latin and Sanskrit
- Sanskrit
- South Asian Classics
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Camille Blanco, Ella Blanco
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 5 |
| 2022 | 17 | 4 |
| 2023 | 25 | 9 |
| 2024 | 18 | 6 |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 |
Alumni with a degree in Classics have pursued careers in a wide range of areas, including as attorneys, scholars, journalists, writers, editors, physicians, language teachers, and management consultants.
What are Classics concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.