Classics
Walter G. Englert
Greek and Latin literature, ancient philosophy.
Ellen Millender
Greek and Roman history, Greek historiography, women in the ancient world.
Alex Nice
Greek and Roman history, historiography, Roman religion and divination.
Nigel Nicholson
Greek and Latin literature, literary theory.
It is possible to do major work in Greek or Latin with a minor in
the other language, or to do an equal amount of work in both
languages. The department recommends the latter option for students
intending to do graduate work in classics.
The range of senior thesis topics open to majors is very broad:
philological or literary analyses of classical literature,
historiography or philosophy; explorations of problems in Greek or
Roman history and historiography; and investigations into the
nature and function of Greek or Roman society and thought.
Classics majors are strongly urged to consider attending the
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS) during one
semester of the junior year. The ICCS, of which Reed College is a
member, offers the opportunity for intensive study of the
archaeology, history, and art of Rome, and of Greek and Latin
literature.
In addition to serving majors, the department provides elective
courses for students in other departments who wish to satisfy
foreign language requirements, to study Greek or Roman history, or
to take courses in general literature dealing with the classical
tradition, in which a knowledge of the languages is not
required.
A classics major not only prepares students for continuing work in
the discipline, but for graduate study of such allied subjects as
history, archaeology, art history, philosophy, medieval studies,
and linguistics, and for the professional study of law and
theology. It is also excellent preparation for graduate work in
English and comparative literature.
Requirements for the Major
1. Greek (110, 210), 311, 312 or Latin (110, 210), 311, 312.
2. Introductory course in the other language.
3. Classics 371, 373, 470.
Recommended but not required:
1. Additional units in 311, 312 (Advanced Greek or Advanced
Latin).
2. Additional work in the other language.
3. Classics 353.
4. French, German, or both.
