Courses in the classical humanities offer students broad exposure to the languages, literature, philosophy, art, and history of Greece and Rome. Classical humanities, or “classics” as the discipline is commonly called, is a vibrant, interdisciplinary field that lies at the heart of the liberal arts. The study of classics provides an excellent foundation for graduate work in many fields, such as: history, law, philosophy, comparative literature, religious studies, art history, and archaeology.
In classical humanities courses students will investigate connections between the past and the present and will seek to understand the lens through which successive generations have viewed, construed, and often misconstrued the ancient past. Students will come to understand how the legacy of the Greeks and Romans remains alive, exerting influence in nearly aspect of contemporary culture from our public architecture to our favorite action heroes.
Minor
Eckerd College offers a major and a minor in Ancient Studies (AS). Classics (CL) designates Ancient Studies courses that are specific to Greece and Rome. All courses designated as CL count toward the major or minor in AS.
Courses in Classics offer students broad exposure to the languages, literature, philosophy, art, and history of Greece and Rome. The study of classics provides an excellent foundation for graduate work in many fields, such as: history, law, philosophy, comparative literature, religious studies, art history, and archaeology.
In Classics courses students will investigate connections between the past and the present and will seek to understand the lens through which successive generations have viewed, construed, and often misconstrued the ancient past. Students will come to understand how the legacy of the Greeks and Romans remains alive, exerting influence in nearly aspect of contemporary culture from our public architecture to our favorite action heroes.
Courses
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Faculty
Michael P. Goyette
Classics Instructor
- Ph.D., MPhil, M.A., The City University of New York
- B.A., Vassar College
Heather Vincent
Associate Professor of Classics
- Ph.D. Brown University
- M.A. University of Maryland
- B.S. Vanderbilt University
