Courses

Courses are organized under three main headings:

Elementary and Intermediate Greek and Latin

Elementary and intermediate language courses are designed to prepare students for advanced courses in Greek and Latin literature. They also carry credit towards the University Foreign Language requirement. Each of these courses is offered once a year.

Ancient Culture and Civilization Courses

Open as electives to all students and are conducted entirely in English translation. They can be applied to, and form the basis of, the Minor in Ancient Civilization. Some count towards University Core requirements and are marked as such. A selection of these courses is offered each year, usually four to six.

Advanced Language Courses

Reading courses in Greek and Latin Literature are designed for Classics' majors and graduate students, but are open to anyone who possesses the necessary language background. (Usually completion of our Intermediate sequence, a 4 or 5 on the AP Latin exam, or at least a 600 on the SAT II.) Six are offered each year, usually four Latin, two Greek.

Students should note that courses in other departments, which may not be listed here, will sometimes carry credit towards the Minor in Ancient Civilization.

Note: Visit the Boston College Course Schedule Information site for complete and up-to-date course listings, including links to course descriptions, instructor information, and indications of which courses are open, closed, or restricted. Only a selection of these courses is offered in any given term.