Junior Independent Work Seminar

Undergraduate catalogue

This course introduces majors to the study of classical antiquity. Students will become acquainted with different fields of study, including literature, ancient history, linguistics, and the reception of antiquity in later periods to acquire an understanding of the discipline and its place in the twenty-first century. Sessions will involve guest visits from faculty members. Students will research and write a paper 12-15 pages on a topic of their choosing under the direction of a faculty adviser. Attention will be paid to acquiring the skills necessary to pursue independent research in the junior and senior years.