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
March 14, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The 22nd Annual Jerome G. Sala Memorial Concerto Competition for high school students.
The Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance at Lehman College is set to host the 22nd Annual Jerome G. Sala Memorial Concerto Competition on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Music Building. The competition is open to high school students only; those interested in competing must register by March 7.
March 16, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Music for wind band to usher in the spring season, including works by Reed, Still, Van der Roost, Barnes, Ticheli, Yagisawa, Nowak and others.
March 17, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Professor Osceola Davis takes you on a captivating journey through her opera career, from high school to college and beyond. Discover the thrill of her European experiences, the opportunities that shaped her path, and the renowned celebrities with whom she has performed. Enjoy the stories, the surprises, and the challenges that have brought her to this moment. Accompanied by Dr. Diana M. Battipaglia on piano, Professor Davis will also perform excerpts from some of her most iconic roles.
March 26, 2025
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
“Truth and Faith: The History of Tarot Reading in Relation to Women" Ariana Orozco
This paper seeks to examine how non-regulated spiritual practices, namely tarot, have been used as modes of resistance by women since the 18th-century. Popular across multiple continents, women have found escape from religious and social prosecution through individual forms of religiosity manifested through New Age spirituality.
March 27, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
English M.A. Information Session
Hope you will join us for this session!
April 3, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Inheritance of Hiroshima Memories
“Memories of Hiroshima through Imagination”, a documentary written and narrated by Prof. Shizuko Tomoda, is a tribute to the hibakusha, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. They are witnesses of the devastation by the atomic bombing. The memory of the Hiroshima bombing must live on. The hibakusha’s experiences and the personal stories of their lives as a hibakusha testify that nuclear weapons and human life should not and cannot coexist. WORLD PREMIERE, followed by a Q&A
