Degree Programs:
The Department of Classical Studies at Indiana University offers graduate
programs leading to the M.A. and PhD degrees. The M.A.T. in Latin along
with secondary school certification is available through programs
administered by the School of Education. Students entering with the A.B.
only will be expected to complete the M.A. requirements before proceeding
to the PhD; these requirements can be fulfilled by examinations either
in
Latin or in Greek, but the PhD involves work in both languages.
Additionally, students working towards the PhD will include a minor
component within their degree programs.
Curriculum:
Our program offers courses in Greek and Latin on all levels, as well as
a
variety of classes in archaeological and cultural studies topics. Some
faculty specialties in the latter area are Roman epigraphy, Pompeian
society, Romano-Campanian painting, comparative mythology. Our curriculum
also includes both introductory and advanced Medieval Latin. Surveys of
Latin and of Greek Literature, offered in alternate years, guide students
in preparing for the PhD exams in those areas. Composition courses in
the
respective languages are offered concomitantly. All students who plan
on
teaching in secondary school are expected to enroll in Latin Composition;
composition classes in both languages are expected for PhD students. An
8-week proseminar given in alternate years introduces students to
bibliographical resources in Classical studies and provides a glimpse
of
such ancillary disciplines as numismatics and epigraphy. A course in
Literary and Cultural Theory is required of PhD students. Proficiency
requirements in Modern Languages can be fulfilled by summer study in
relevant departments or by testing. The PhD minor, usually undertaken
after the completion of reading examinations and Modern Language
requirements, may provide amplified knowledge within related areas of
classical study such as history or archaeology, or else expanded
methodological awareness through exposure to other disciplines. Among
the
possible choices are Art and Archaeology, Comparative Literature,
Folklore, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theater
and
Drama and special inter-departmental Minors in Ancient Studies, Medieval
Studies and in Mythology.
Enrichment
activities:
Each academic year brings a number of outside lecturers to the campus,
some under departmental auspices and others sponsored by the Program in
Ancient Studies or the Archaeological Institute of America. The customary
program for such visits allows opportunities for students to meet
informally with the speakers. An important event on the calendars of
recent years has been the annual pre-CAMWS colloquium at which
papers-in-progress are aired for praise or suggestions. Among the students
themselves a number of gatherings are organized including a peer-mentoring
workshop in support of Associate Instructorship activities, and a variety
of social events. Meetings of the departmental graduate student
association offer an opportunity to raise issues of interest or concern.
Advice to Applicants:
Candidates for admission should offer a major or a strong minor in one
or the other Classical language. Anyone desiring to be considered
for fellowships or assistantships should have GRE scores available by the
15 January deadline for applications. All Indiana University graduate school
applications are now electronic and can be accessed at
www.gradapp.indiana.edu
however candidates should submit a writing sample of 10-20 pages either by hard copy
mail or email as a Word attachment to
rollinsy@indiana.edu. Either a favorite course paper or a chapter from an on-going senior
thesis would satisfy this expectation. In completing the forms, candidates
should specify the HIGHEST degree that they hope to earn within the university.
