Classical Studies

Program Overview

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The University of California Tri-Campus Program in Classics offers a comprehensive PhD and MA in Classics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to ancient texts and objects. The program is taught by faculty from UC Irvine, UC Riverside, and UC San Diego, providing students access to a wide range of resources and expertise. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, and other fields related to Classics.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The University of California Tri-Campus Program in Classics is a graduate program offered jointly by UC Irvine, UC Riverside, and UC San Diego. This program aims to provide a comprehensive education in Classics that is relevant to contemporary scholarship in the humanities and social sciences. The program focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to studying ancient texts and objects, bringing ancient Greek and Roman culture into the realm of contemporary theory, examining the reception of ancient literature and culture in later periods, exploring the intersections of Greek and Roman culture with other ancient cultures, and utilizing new technologies for research and teaching.

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Outline:

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Program Structure:

• PhD: The program offers a PhD in Classics, with a normative completion time of seven years.
Students are required to complete an MA in Classics if they do not already hold one.
• MA: The MA degree can be awarded upon completion of PhD course requirements and passing the written PhD examinations or upon completion of MA course requirements, a master's paper, and passing translation exams.

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Course Requirements:

• PhD:
• 18 approved seminar-level courses
• 4 quarters of CLASSIC 200A-B-C, and 201
• 12 quarters of CLASSIC 220
• 2 external graduate seminars
• Up to 2 quarters of enhanced upper-division Greek or Latin courses
• Where appropriate, a second CLASSIC 200A, B, or C can be substituted for a CLASSIC 220
• CLASSIC 280 (independent study) can be substituted for CLASSIC 220s with permission
• Up to 12 equivalent graduate-level courses completed elsewhere can be substituted with approval
• MA:
• 12 approved seminar-level courses
• 9 quarters of CLASSIC 220
• At least 3 quarters of CLASSIC 200A-B-C and 201 (a fourth quarter can be substituted for a CLASSIC 220)
• Up to 1 quarter of CLASSIC 290 for research and writing of the master's paper can be substituted for a CLASSIC 220
• 1 enhanced upper-division Greek or Latin course can be substituted for a CLASSIC 220 with the graduate adviser's approval
• 1 external graduate seminar in a relevant area outside classics can be substituted for a CLASSIC 220 with the graduate adviser's approval

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Course Schedule Examples:

• Sample MA Program: The program provides a sample schedule for a two-year MA program, including specific courses for each quarter.
• Sample PhD Program: The program provides a sample schedule for a six-year PhD program, including specific courses for each quarter.

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Modules:

• Core Courses: CLASSIC 200A, 200B, 200C, and 201 are core courses that embody the five interdisciplinary principles of the program.
• Graduate Seminars: CLASSIC 220, which covers a wide range of topics in Classics.
• Reading Courses in Greek and Latin Authors: CLASSIC 205, focusing on specific authors and texts.
• Independent Study: CLASSIC 280, for supervised research.
• Research and Writing: CLASSIC 290, for developing and writing the master's paper.
• External Graduate Seminars: Students can take seminars from departments or programs outside of Classics, from any of the three participating campuses.

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Assessment:

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Diagnostic Exams:

• Greek and Latin translation exams are administered upon entering the program to assess competency levels.
• Latin and Greek translation exams are administered as diagnostic exams in the second year.

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Exams for the MA:

• Foreign Language Requirement: Students must demonstrate reading knowledge of German, French, Italian, or an equivalent research language.
• Translation Exams: Students must pass translation exams in Greek and Latin.
• Master's Paper: Students must submit a substantial piece of original research.
• General Exam: A one-hour oral exam covering the broader implications of the master's paper and the classical world.

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Exams for the PhD:

• Foreign Language Requirements: Students must demonstrate reading proficiency in one modern research language by the end of the second year and in a second language by the end of the third year.
• PhD Qualifying Exams: Students must pass a set of seven qualifying exams, including:
• Greek and Latin translation
• Greek and Roman history
• History of Greek and Roman literature
• A “special area”
• Oral examination
• Dissertation: Students must submit a dissertation proposal and then defend their dissertation publicly.

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Teaching:

• The program is taught by faculty members from all three campuses.
• The program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.
• Students receive formal and informal instruction in computer-related methodologies for research and teaching.
• The program is administered by a joint executive committee (JEC) composed of representatives from all three campuses.
• A graduate adviser supervises graduate study and monitors academic progress.
• Students elect a representative to attend JEC meetings.

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Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers in academia, research, and other fields related to Classics.
• The program provides opportunities for teaching assistantships and other support.
• Students are encouraged to attend colloquia and other departmental activities to gain professional development experience.

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Other:

• Resources of the Tri-Campus Program:
• Access to the combined collections of all nine University of California research libraries
• Access to the California Digital Library
• The facilities of the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae Project (TLG) at UC Irvine
• The Consortium for Latin Lexicography (CLL) at UC Irvine
• The faculty and program in comparative ancient civilizations at UC Riverside
• Combined UCI-UC San Diego PhD Program in theatre
• Seminars and lectures offered by the Critical Theory Institute at UC Irvine
• The Southern California Graduate Resource-Sharing Consortium
• Support for Graduate Students:
• Chancellor’s Fellowships
• Regents’ Fellowships
• Dissertation Fellowships
• Thesaurus Linguae Graecae Fellowship
• Teaching and research assistantships
• Professional Organizations:
• The American Philological Association
• The California Classical Association
• The American Classical League
• Location: The program is administered at UC Irvine, but students can enroll at any of the three participating campuses.
• Financial Aid: The program offers various fellowships and teaching assistantships to support students.

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Note:

The document does not provide explicit information on the fees associated with the program, the application process, or admission requirements.