Last updated: April 8, 2015 @ 05:00PM
Classics
Master of Arts in Classics
Field of Specialization
Art and Archeology
Text and Culture
Interim Dean
Carol U. Merriam
Faculty of Humanities
Associate Dean
David Schimmelpenninck
Faculty of Humanities
Core Faculty
Professor
Carol U. Merriam (Classics)
Associate Professors
Michael J. D. Carter (Classics), Fanny L. Dolansky (Classics), Allison M. J. Glazebrook (Classics), Elizabeth S. Greene (Classics), Richard W. Parker (Classics), R. Angus K. Smith (Classics), Katharine T. von Stackelberg (Classics)
Assistant Professors
Carrie Murray (Classics), Roberto Nickel (Classics)
Professors Emeriti
Noel D. Robertson (Classics), David W. Rupp (Director, Canadian Institute in Greece)
Graduate Program Director
Roberto Nickel
rnickel@brocku.ca
Administrative Assistant
Barb Chatwin
905-688-5550, extension 3575
International Centre Building, GLN-B 309
classics@brocku.ca
http://www.brocku.ca/classics/
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Classics emphasizes a holistic approach to the Greek and Roman worlds and encourages all students to study languages, literature, history, and material culture. Students continue their study of Greek and Latin in order to ensure that they can access the wealth of literary and documentary sources that have survived and continue to surface. The program also assigns prominence to historical context and material culture, especially promoting active archaeological research and travel to the Mediterranean. The program is structured on the principle that these diverse approaches inform one another and produce a cross-disciplinary, well rounded and thus broader understanding of the world and legacy of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of four year Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Classics with a minimum average of B and a minimum average of 75% in Classics courses, with at least two years in ancient Greek and two years in Latin at the university level.
Students who have completed less than two years of undergraduate course work in one of these languages may be accepted into the program, provided that they are otherwise well qualified. They will, however, be required to complete the second year of course work in this language with a grade of 75% or higher, as an additional degree requirement in the first year of their program.
The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of suitable candidates.
Individuals interested in part-time study should consult with the Graduate Program Director.
Degree Requirements
There are two schemes for the MA degree: (Scheme A) Course work with major research paper (normally completed in five terms), and (Scheme B) Course work with thesis (normally completed in six terms).
Acceptance into the thesis stream requires explicit departmental agreement that the candidate is prepared to pursue advanced scholarly research, and the preparation of an acceptable thesis proposal.
Option 1: General (No Field of Specialization)
Scheme A: Course Work and Major Research Paper
CLAS 5P00, one-half credit designated GREE 5(alpha)00 or above, one half-credit designated LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, one additional half-credit designated either GREE 5(alpha)00 or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, and five additional half-credits designated CLAS 5V10-5V79, CLAS 5P80, GREE 5(alpha)00 or above, or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, and CLAS 5P90 a satisfactory research paper, normally 40-50 pages in length, on an approved topic, written in the second year of study under the guidance of a Supervisor.
Scheme B: Course Work and Thesis
CLAS 5P00, one-half credit designated GREE 5(alpha)00 or above, one half-credit designated LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, one additional half-credit designated either GREE or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, and three additional half-credits designated CLAS 5V10-5V79, CLAS 5P80, GREE 5(alpha)00 or above or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, and CLAS 5F90 a satisfactory thesis on an approved topic, normally 80-100 pages in length, written in the second year of study under the guidance of a Supervisor and Supervisory Committee and an oral examination to defend the thesis.
Additional advanced undergraduate Greek or Latin courses may be recommended to address deficiencies in the languages.
In addition to the above course requirements, students must also fulfill the following language requirement:
Each student must pass a reading exam in a modern language, normally French, German, or Italian. Students may instead choose to fulfil this requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses with a grade of 75% or higher: FREN 1F90, GERM 1F90, ITAL 1F90. This requirement should be completed by the end of the first year.
Option 2: Art and Archaeology Specialization
Scheme A: Course Work and Major Research Paper
CLAS 5P00, one credit designated GREE 5(alpha)00 or above or one credit designated LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, three half credits designated CLAS 5P80, CLAS 5V10-5V29 or 5V30-5V49, three other half credits designated CLAS 5V10-5V79, CLAS 5P80, GREE 5(alpha)00 or above or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above and CLAS 5P90, a satisfactory research paper, normally 40-50 pages in length, written in the second year under the guidance of a Supervisor.
Scheme B: Course Work and Thesis
CLAS 5P00, one credit designated GREE 5(alpha)00 or above or one credit designated LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, three half credits designated CLAS 5P80, CLAS 5V10-5V29 or 5V30-5V49, one other half credit designated CLAS 5V10-5V79, CLAS 5P80, GREE 5(alpha)00 or above or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above and CLAS 5F90, a satisfactory thesis, normally 80-100 pages in length, written in the second year of study under the guidance of a Supervisor and Supervisory Committee and an oral examination to defend the thesis.
Additional advanced undergraduate GREE or LATI courses may be recommended to address deficiencies in the languages.
In addition to the above course requirements, students must also fulfill the following language requirement:
Each student must pass a reading exam in a modern language, normally French, German, or Italian. Students may instead choose to fulfil this requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses with a grade of 75% or higher: FREN 1F00, GERM 1F90, ITAL 1F90. This requirement should be completed by the end of the first year.
Option 3: Text and Culture Specialization
Scheme A: Course Work and Major Research Paper
CLAS 5P00, three half credits designated GREE 5(alpha)00 or above and/or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, two half credits designated CLAS 5P80, CLAS 5V50-5V69 or 5V70-5V79, three other half credits designated CLAS 5V10-5V79, CLAS5P80, GREE 5(alpha)00 or above or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above and CLAS 5P90, a satisfactory research paper, normally 40-50 pages in length, written in the second year of study under the guidance of a Supervisor.
Scheme B: Course Work and Thesis
Requirements for the MA Degree with a Field in Text and Culture with thesis are: CLAS 5P00, three half credits designatedGREE 5(alpha)00 or above and/or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above, two half credits designated CLAS 5P80, CLAS 5V50-5V69or5V70-5V79, one half credit designated CLAS 5V10-5V79, CLAS 5P80, GREE 5(alpha)00 or above or LATI 5(alpha)00 or above and CLAS 5F90, a satisfactory thesis, normally 80-100 pages in length, written in the second year of study under the guidance of a Supervisor and Supervisory Committee and an oral examination to defend the thesis.
Additional advanced undergraduate GREE or LATI courses may be recommended to address deficiencies in the languages.
In addition to the above course requirements, students must also fulfill the following language requirement:
Each student must pass a reading exam in a modern language, normally French, German, or Italian. Students may instead choose to fulfil this requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses wth a grade of 75% or higher: FREN 1F90, GERM 1F90, ITAL 1F90. This requirement should be completed by the end of the first year.
Facilities
Museum of Cypriote Antiquities (170+ objects, Chalcolithic through Mediaeval, mostly Geometric-Archaic ceramics).
Slide and Digital Image Collection (15,000+ images).
On-line TLG (Thesaurus Linguae Graecae)
L'Année Philologique on-line.
Archaeological Field Equipment (funded by Canadian Foundation for Innovation and Ontario Innovation Trust): Leica TCR750 reflectorless total station; Trimble Geoexplorer XT Global Positioning System.
Institutional Memberships: American School of Classical Studies in Athens; Canadian Institute in Greece, Classical Association of the Middle, West and South.
Associated Archaeological Field Projects: Gournia, Crete; Nemea, Greece; Kekova Adasi (shipwreck), Turkey; Pabuç Burnu (shipwreck), Turkey.
Overseas Opportunities
The Department offers courses abroad, including the Archaeological Practicum CLAS 3F75 (most recently in Greece and Italy) normally offered every other year and Study in Mediterranean Lands CLAS 3M20-3M29 (most recently in Greece and Turkey) normally offered in alternation with CLAS 3F75. Graduate students may enroll in these courses or possibly serve as a teaching assistant. Additionally, many of our faculty are actively involved in research and excavation projects overseas (Greece, Italy, and Turkey), with scope for graduate student participation.
Course Descriptions
Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.
CLASSICS COURSES
CLAS 5F90
MA Research and Thesis
An extended research project involving the preparation and defence of a thesis that shall demonstrate capacity for independent work and original research and thought.
CLAS 5N00
Internship I
Three month internship at the Canadian Institute in Athens, Greece.
CLAS 5P00
Pro-seminar in Classics
A survey of the tools, resources and methodologies for a holistic study of Greco-Roman antiquity with emphasis on philology, history and material culture. Research writing for grant, abstract, conference proposal, and public presentation.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
CLAS 5P80
Directed Reading in Classics
Directed individual or group reading in a particular area of Classics.
Restriction: permission of the Graduate Director.
CLAS 5P90
Major Research Paper
A major paper which shall demonstrate capacity for independent work and original research and thought.
CLAS 5V10-5V29
Seminar in Mediterranean Archaeology
Topics and problems in current archaeological method, theory and research in the Mediterranean basin.
CLAS 5V28
2015-16: Archaeological Ethics
Ethical, legal, and practical dimensions of classical archaeology viewed through ancient monuments and contemporary issues. Topics include looting and the antiquities trade, maritime archaeology and treasure hunting, archaeology as a profession, educational outreach and museum exhibition.
Restriction: Only available to students in the MA in Classics, Art and Archaeology Specialization, with permission of the instructor.
CLAS 5V30-5V49
Seminar in the Art and Architecture of the Greco-Roman World
Topics and problems in current research in Greek and Roman art and architecture.
CLAS 5V35
2015-16: The Athenian Acropolis
Exploration of the art, archaeology, myth, cults, and function of the Athenian Acropolis in their cultural and intellectual contexts from the Bronze Age to the present day.
CLAS 5V50-5V69
Seminar in Greek and Roman Social and Cultural History
Study of a topic in Greek and/or Roman social and cultural history with emphasis on methodology and the use of sources from a variety of media.
CLAS 5V52
2015-16: Ancient Mediterranean Socioeconomics
Ancient economic theory and urban studies, through the connective agriculture and trade of the Mediterranean region (Italy, Greece, Spain, North Africa, Syria, and Egypt). Topics include environmental limitations, demographics, and the impact of urbanization.
CLAS 5V70-5V79
Seminar in Greek and Latin Literature
Topics and Trends in the Study of Greek and Latin Literature
CLAS 5V80-5V89
Advanced Archaeological Research
Intensive archaeological fieldwork and study of material culture under supervision of a faculty member.
Note: Enrolment is limited. May not count as a credit towards degree requirements.
CLAS 5V81
2015-2016: Advanced Archaeological Fieldwork in Greece
Fieldwork and study of archaeological material under the supervision of a faculty member.
Restriction: Permission of the instructor.
Note: Students are expected to pay their own expenses.
CLAS 5V83
2015-2016: Advanced Archaeological Fieldwork in Turkey
Fieldwork and study of archaeological material under the supervision of a faculty member.
Restriction: Permission of the instructor.
Note: Students are expected to pay their own expenses.
CLAS 5V85
2015-2016: Advanced Archaeological Fieldwork in Italy
Fieldwork and study of archaeological materials under the supervision of a faculty member.
Restriction: Permission of the instructor.
Note: Students are expected to pay their own expenses.
GREEK COURSES
GREE 5P80
Directed Readings in Ancient Greek Authors
A reading course constructed in conjunction with a faculty member. This course will be designed for individual students by the faculty member and given final approval by the Graduate Program Director.
GREE 5V00-5V19
Readings in Greek Literature: Prose
Intensive readings in a genre of Greek literary prose or the works of an individual prose author.
GREE 5V20-5V39
Readings in Greek Literature: Verse
Intensive readings in a verse genre or the works of an individual verse author.
GREE 5V24
2015-16: Lyric and Iambic Poetry
Readings in archaic lyric and iambic poetry, including works of Archilochus, Semonides, Alcman, Stesichorus, Sappho, Alcaeus, Solon, Simonides, and Theognis, and the study of critical scholarship.
GREE 5V25
2015-16: Epic Poetry
Readings in Homer’s Iliad and/or Odyssey, and the study of critical scholarship.
Restriction: Only available to students in the MA in Classics, Text and Culture Specialization, with permission of the instructor.
LATIN COURSES
LATI 5P80
Directed Readings in Ancient Latin Authors
A reading course constructed in conjunction with a faculty member. This course will be designed for individual students by the faculty member and given final approval by the Graduate Program Director.
LATI 5V00-5V19
Readings in Latin Literature: Prose
Intensive readings in a genre of Latin literary prose or the works of an individual prose author.
LATI 5V02
2015-16: Sallust and Cicero on Catiline
Readings in Sallust's Bellum Catilinae and Cicero's In Catilinam, and the study of critical scholarship.
LATI 5V20-5V39
Readings in Latin Literature: Verse
Intensive readings in a verse genre or the works of an individual verse author.