Upon successful completion of the Post-Baccalaureate Program in Latin and Greek, students will have developed the core competencies needed to thrive in M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Classics and related disciplines.
Mastery of Latin and/or Greek Texts
Read, translate, and analyze a range of texts in original Latin and Greek, with accuracy and attention to grammatical, syntactical, and stylistic detail.
Cultural and Historical Interpretation
Interpret ancient literary, historical, philosophical, and rhetorical works with insight into their broader cultural, historical, and intellectual contexts.
Textual Analysis and Methodology
Apply sound philological, literary, and historical approaches to the close reading and critical examination of classical texts.
Scholarly Communication
Construct clear, persuasive arguments in both written and oral formats, engaging critically with primary sources and secondary scholarship.
Academic and Research Skills
Develop the essential tools for graduate success, including research methods, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques.