BA Classics

Classics lies in the heart of what a liberal education can be. The study of Classics offers students knowledge about the ancient world and an education of lasting personal and professional value. Courses in the Classics address a wide set of critical concerns and maintain a steady focus on sharpening analytical thinking and writing skills. Classical education invites students to share appreciation for—and scrutiny of—the legacies of the ancient world. The Dartmouth Classics Department studies every aspect of ancient life and thought, from the Greek and Latin languages to literature, history, philosophy, archaeology and the study of the material cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. The Department of Classics offers a wide-ranging curriculum taught by faculty scholars firmly committed to excellence in undergraduate education