In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the Department requires:
Master of Arts (thesis-based)
a) Greek and Roman Studies 603, first-year half course on research and professional training.
b) Four other seminar half courses, normally taken in the first year of the program; these may include up to two half courses outside the department if appropriate to the area of specialization.
c) Four quarter courses of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (Greek or Latin 607), normally taken in Fall and Winter Terms of the first and second year. Greek or Latin 607 may be replaced with Greek or Latin 602 and/or 604.
d) An examination in translation, with dictionary, from French or German or Italian into English (normally to be attempted within the first twelve months of registration).
e) A thesis of approximately 20,000 words, with oral examination.
Master of Arts (course-based)
a) Greek and Roman Studies 603, first-year half course on research and professional training.
b) Eight other seminar half courses; these may include up to two half courses outside the department if relevant to the student's particular interests in the field.
c) Four quarter courses of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (Greek or Latin 607), normally taken in Fall and Winter Terms of the first and second year. Greek or Latin 607 may be replaced with Greek or Latin 602 and/or 604.
d) An examination in translation, with dictionary, from French or German or Italian into English (normally to be attempted within the first twelve months of registration).
Doctor of Philosophy
a) Greek and Roman Studies 603, first-year half course on research and professional training.
b) A minimum of four other graduate seminar half courses; these may include up to two half courses outside the department if appropriate to the area of specialization; students may be required to take up to four other seminar half courses depending upon their background training. Students are advised of any such requirements upon entry into the program.
c) Four quarter courses of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (Greek or Latin 607); Greek or Latin 607 may be replaced with Greek or Latin 602 and/or 604.
d) A translation examination from two of the three following modern languages into English, French, German or Italian.
e) Examination of the Core Reading and Dissertation Reading List (contact the department for further information).
f) A twenty-page dissertation proposal.
g) A Candidacy Exam, which must be passed before 28 months of tenure.
h) A thesis of about 75,000 words, followed by an oral examination.
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