BA Classical Studies

Classics is a traditional designation for the study of the literature, history, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Classical studies at UC Santa Cruz combines features of traditional programs, such as solid grounding in the ancient languages, with innovative, interdisciplinary approaches (literary theory, gender studies, performance, and film). While all majors are required to take courses in Latin and/or ancient Greek language and literature, classical studies also includes courses in history, history of art and visual culture, linguistics, literature, philosophy, politics, religious studies, and theater arts. Students are encouraged to study the literary and material artifacts of Greece and Rome within the larger context of ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern cultures.