Classical Archaeology effective date of concentratrion Winter 2001 | previous requirements May be elected as a departmental concentration program Classical archaeology is the study of the material culture - the artifacts, sites, monuments, and landscapes - of the ancient Mediterranean world. While the civilizations of Greece and Rome tend to be our focus, other areas, notably Egypt and the Near East, also form part of what we study. Classical archeology deals with all periods from the Paleolithic ('Old Stone Age') through to Byzantine times. Through study of literary evidence and monumental remains, the Classical Archaeology curriculum explores various phases of Greek and Roman civilization, especially developments in architecture, sculpture, painting, pottery, and coinage. The large collection of photographs and slides maintained by the Department of History of Art and the antiquities in the Kelsey Museum of Ancient and Medieval Archaeology provide abundant supplementary materials for the various courses. Courses in Classical Archaeology numbered 221 through 540 do not require knowledge of Greek or Latin. Concentration Program. Requires a minimum of 9-10 courses (at least 3 credits each) including: at least two of the following introductory courses: Classical Archaeology 221, 222, 323 at least three upper-level Classical Archaeology courses (numbered 350 and above at least one course in either Greek or Roman history or civilization. at least one upper-level course in a cognate field (e.g., Anthropology, History, History of Art, Near Eastern Studies, Religion, Women's Studies), chosen in consultation with and approved by the concentration advisor. third term proficiency in Greek or Latin. Honors Concentration. In addition to the concentration requirements stated above, Honors candidates are required to take a minimum of eight credits in the second classical language (classical Greek if the major language is Latin; Latin if the major language is classical Greek), to take Classical Archaeology 324, and to write an Honors thesis. Those interested should consult with the concentration advisor well in advance of their senior year. Field Experience. Recommended but not required for a concentration in Classical Archaeology. There are several opportunities for students to join excavations in the Mediterranean area under the supervision of University of Michigan faculty. Contact the department to speak with an advisor. Undergraduate Courses in Classical Archaeology University of Michigan | College of LS&A | Student Academic Affairs | LS&A Bulletin Index This page maintained by LS&A Academic Information and Publications, 1228 Angell Hall Copyright © 2001 The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA +1 734 764-1817 Trademarks of the University of Michigan may not be electronically or otherwise altered or separated from this document or used for any non-University purpose.