Classical Studies Tracks
Classical Studies majors at Bard choose to pursue one of two tracks, Classical Languages and Classical Civilizations. Students often combine Classical Studies with work in Written Arts, Literature, Medieval Studies, History, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, and other fields.
Current Courses in Classical Studies
Sample Courses in Classical Studies
CLAS 122: The Roman World: an Introduction
CLAS 115: The Greek World: an Introduction
CLAS 111: Introduction to Greek Tragedy
CLAS 211: Gender and Sexuality in the Ancient World
CLAS / HIST 236: The Fall of the Roman Empire
CLAS 242: Classical Mythology
CLAS / HIST 201: Alexander the Great
CLAS 322: The Invention of Difference
PHIL 109: Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 343: Plato’s Republic
LIT 204: Ancient Quarrels
LAT 101: Beginning Latin
LAT 201: Intermediate Latin: Vergil’s Aeneid
LAT 302: Advanced Latin: Ovid’s Metamorphoses
GRE 101: Beginning Greek
GRE 202: Intermediate Greek: Women on the Athenian Stage
GRE 315: Advanced Greek: Comedy and the City: Aristophanes’ Frogs
Sample Four-Year Plan
Please note that there are many different paths through the Classical Studies major; please talk to your academic advisor to discuss your own situation and goals!