Classical Archaeology

May be elected as a departmental concentration program

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 courses (at least 3 credits each) including:

1. at least 5 courses in Classical Archaeology which must include Classical Archaeology 221 and 222, and three advanced courses.
2. third term proficiency in Greek or Latin.
3. at least one course in both Greek and Roman history (usually History 200 and 201).

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 participate in one graduate seminar in classical archaeology, 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. See the classical archaeology concentration advisor.

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Undergraduate Courses in Classical Archaeology