Students pursue independent research projects designed around their specific interests: Latin or Ancient Greek language and translation, ancient history, mythology, religious and social practices, art, and architecture.
A mentorship in Classics allows students to engage deeply with the Greco-Roman world of the past through an interdisciplinary lens. While strengthening their language skills in Latin or ancient Greek, students of Classics also learn about the philosophy, art, politics, history and culture of antiquity. A Classics mentorship truly brings the ancient world to life for students craving to go beyond the introduction offered by high school Greek or Latin.
A mentorship in the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome is a gateway to the humanities. A study of classics is interdisciplinary by nature, involving the study of some of the most influential western literature and art, along with political and military history, as well as social issues such as gender roles and sexuality, religion, the development of legal systems, and slavery. Students completing a mentorship in classics hone their research, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills as they consider different kinds of evidence, including ancient texts, surviving buildings and other structures, and artifacts uncovered through archaeological excavation. Past research projects have ranged from a literary analysis of the character Medea, to a paper documenting how British dramas were integral in shaping Americans’ impressions of Julius Caesar.
