Program Requirements
The M.A. in Classics (Thesis) emphasizes the writing of a major research project. This program is designed for students who are already highly proficient in ancient languages, have a strong foundation in classical studies, and can work independently. This program is designed to be completed in three terms, though many students prefer to complete it in two years.
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
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CLAS 695 M.A. Thesis Proposal (6 credits)
Overview
Classics : Preparatory work for the writing of an M.A. thesis under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s), leading to a thesis proposal.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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CLAS 696 M.A. Thesis Research 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Classics : Continued work for the writing of an M.A. thesis under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s), including production of an annotated bibliography.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Corequisite: CLAS 695
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CLAS 697 M.A. Thesis Research 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Classics : Continued work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s).
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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CLAS 698 M.A. Thesis Submission (6 credits)
Overview
Classics : Continued work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s), leading to completion and submission.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Corequisite: CLAS 697
Required Courses (6 credits)
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CLAS 500 Classics Seminar (3 credits)
Overview
Classics : Seminar on a topic in ancient Greek or Roman literature and society. Topic varies by year.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Totten, Darian (Fall) Gladhill, Charles (Winter)
Restriction(s): Open to U2 or U3 Honours students and MA students or by permission of instructor
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CLAS 685 Methods Seminar (3 credits)
Overview
Classics : Selected topics in the diverse research methods deployed in classical studies, including (but not limited to) different approaches to interpreting ancient evidence, the acquisition of research skills, grant writing, and publication strategies.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
12 credits of 600-level Ancient Greek and Latin courses as follows.
3-9 credits from the following:
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CLAS 610 Readings in Latin Literature (3 credits) *
Overview
Classics : Translation and analysis of selected texts in Latin. Authors or texts change from year to year. This course may be taken more than once.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Kozak, Lynn (Fall)
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CLAS 612 Topics in Latin Literature (3 credits) *
Overview
Classics : Examination of a selected topic in Latin literature through the translation and analysis of relevant Latin texts. Topics vary by year. Course may be taken more than once.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Kleinman, Brahm (Winter)
*Note: These courses may be taken in more than one term under different topics.
3-9 credits from the following:
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CLAS 620 Readings in Ancient Greek Literature (3 credits) *
Overview
Classics : Translation and analysis of selected texts in ancient Greek. Authors or texts change from year to year. This course may be taken more than once.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Menn, Stephen (Fall)
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CLAS 622 Topics in Ancient Greek Literature (3 credits) *
Overview
Classics : Examination of a selected topic in ancient Greek literature through the translation and analysis of relevant ancient Greek texts. Topics vary by year. Course may be taken more than once.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Vance, Evan (Winter)
*Note: These courses may be taken in more than one term under different topics.
3 credits of Classics (CLAS) or Classics-related courses (500-level or higher). Classics-related courses must be chosen in consultation with the student's supervisor.
Examinations
Each candidate for the MA degree must pass three exams: Ancient Greek translation, Latin translation, and classical literature. The exams will be based on a set reading list of classical texts and scholarship. The translation exams will test the student’s mastery of ancient Greek and Latin; it is assumed students will require advanced proficiency in each language to pass the relevant exam. The classical literature exam will test the student’s general knowledge of important authors and texts in translation and classical scholarship.
All exams will be marked pass/fail and may be taken more than once.
Exams will be taken as 0-credit courses, comparable to PhD comps exams.
Exams must be passed within two years of starting the program and within three attempts, or the student will not be allowed to continue in the program.
