Classical Civilization & Classical Tradition
From the Program Director, Dr. Marie Marianetti
The minor in Classical Civilization and the Classical Tradition provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the literature, culture, history, politics, philosophy, mythology, and archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. The program is offered as a minor field that complements a wide variety of majors. It is particularly valuable for students whose major field of study is in the Arts and Humanities, including English, History, Languages and Literatures, and Philosophy, as well as for certain majors in the social sciences, including Anthropology, Political Science, and Psychology. Ancient Greek and Latin languages are not required for the minor. Students who minor in Classical Civilization and the Classical Tradition conduct their course of study in consultation with the Minor’s Coordinator. They satisfy the College requirement of a minor field by taking four courses (12 credits), at least two of which must be at the 300-level.
To speak to the Program Director, Prof. Marie Marianetti, see the History Advising page.
Upcoming Events
April 8, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Miryam Juarez Senior Recital Lecture-Performance of Mariachi Music
Miryam Juarez, a student in the Music Program, will present her senior capstone project through a lecture performance of Mariachi music with her group.
April 8, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Women in the Mix: Hop Hop's Voices, Beats & Breakthroughs
Join us for an event that brings together Angela Piva, a groundbreaking audio/mix engineer and producer (who has worked with legends like Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige!) in conversation with Audry Funk, a Mexican Bronx-based hip hop artist on her way to stardom! Come learn from these inspiring women and stay for a live performance with Audry and DJ KayKay 47.
April 9, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spring Dance Concert An evening of original choreography by majors and guest artists.
An evening of original choreography by majors and guest artists.
April 10, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spring 2025 Queer Theater and Performance Speaker series
Sage Ni’Ja Whitson (they/them) is an international award-winning multihyphenate Queer and Transgender artist noted by Brooklyn Magazine as a culture influencer and the Park Avenue Amory as a “trailblazing XR artist to know”.
April 22, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Reading with Naomi Zack: Multiplicity, Belonging, and Free Speech in U.S. Higher
New realities in U.S. higher education present a multifaceted crisis for students, faculty, administrators, and society at large. This book provides incisive diagnoses of pressing problems and prescriptions to reinstate and support U.S. higher education as an intellectually and ethically valuable institution. Among problems addressed are: Supreme Court ban of affirmative action; falling enrollment and low retention; defunded humanities; unjust situation of adjunct instructors; college firsts c
May 6, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
English M.A. Information Session
Hope you will join us for this session!
