- Classics is a broad discipline, characterized by its interdisciplinary nature. Pursuing classics means acquiring fundamental language skills in ancient classical languages (Greek, Latin, and, to a lesser degree, Sanskrit), along with a wide-ranging knowledge of the ancient world.
- Studying classics involves coming to grips with the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations: their myths and literature; their social, military, political, and cultural history; their philosophy; and aspects of their material culture. At every stage, students are led to reflect on the many
connections of classics to the modern world, and how these ancient civilizations contributed to shape it.
- As many other humanities disciplines do, classics combines language study with the exploration of questions central to many social sciences. Classics students are led to ponder the mechanisms of human psychology, social organization, and historical evolution, and given an opportunity to appreciate the ways in which the individual and the community relate to, shape, and affect one another.
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Programs of Study and Courses for Liberal Arts and Sciences Students 
