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Program Requirements
The M.A. in Classics; Non-Thesis offers advanced training in the scholarly discipline of
classical studies in a variety of fields. The program aims to develop proficiency both in technical areas of the discipline, especially Ancient Greek and Latin languages, and in critical reading, writing, and research skills. This program may be completed in three terms, but it is normally completed in two years.
Research Project (18 credits)
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CLAS 681 M.A.Research Project 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Classics : Start of the production of a research project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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CLAS 682 M.A.Research Project 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Classics : Continued work on production of a research project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Corequisite: CLAS 681
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CLAS 683 M.A.Research Project 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Classics : Completion of a research project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Corequisite: CLAS 682
Required Courses (18 credits)
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CLAS 500 Classics Seminar (3 credits)
Overview
Classics : Seminar on a topic in ancient Greek or Roman literature and society. Topic varies by year.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Totten, Darian (Fall)
Restriction(s): Open to U2 or U3 Honours students and MA students or by permission of instructor
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CLAS 610 Readings in Latin Literature (3 credits)
Overview
Classics : Translation and analysis of selected texts in Latin. Authors or texts change from year to year. This course may be taken more than once.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Kozak, Lynn (Fall)
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CLAS 612 Topics in Latin Literature (3 credits)
Overview
Classics : Examination of a selected topic in Latin literature through the translation and analysis of relevant Latin texts. Topics vary by year. Course may be taken more than once.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Kleinman, Brahm (Winter)
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CLAS 620 Readings in Ancient Greek Literature (3 credits)
Overview
Classics : Translation and analysis of selected texts in ancient Greek. Authors or texts change from year to year. This course may be taken more than once.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Menn, Stephen (Fall)
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CLAS 622 Topics in Ancient Greek Literature (3 credits)
Overview
Classics : Examination of a selected topic in ancient Greek literature through the translation and analysis of relevant ancient Greek texts. Topics vary by year. Course may be taken more than once.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Vance, Evan (Winter)
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CLAS 685 Methods Seminar (3 credits)
Overview
Classics : Selected topics in the diverse research methods deployed in classical studies, including (but not limited to) different approaches to interpreting ancient evidence, the acquisition of research skills, grant writing, and publication strategies.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits of 500-level or 600-level courses in Classics, Ancient History, or another classics-related discipline. Classics-related courses must be chosen in consultation with the classics graduate adviser.
A maximum of 6 credits of complementary courses may be taken outside the Department of History and Classical Studies, unless approved by the Classical Studies Committee.
Examinations
Each candidate for the MA degree must pass three exams: Ancient Greek translation, Latin translation, and classical literature. The exams will be based on a set reading list of classical texts and scholarship. The translation exams will test the student鈥檚 mastery of ancient Greek and Latin; it is assumed students will require advanced proficiency in each language to pass the relevant exam. The classical literature exam will test the student鈥檚 general knowledge of important authors and texts in translation and classical scholarship.
All exams will be marked pass/fail and may be taken more than once.
Exams will be taken as 0-credit courses, comparable to PhD comps exams.
Exams must be passed within two years of starting the program and within three attempts, or the student will not be allowed to continue in the program.
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