Classics

The Department of Classics is by nature interdisciplinary and cross-cultural, covering as it does roughly 3000 years of the history of 3 highly significant civilizations and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world. The Department offers courses in (a) Greek, Latin and Egyptian Hieroglyphs at all levels, and (b) English courses in all aspects of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquity; e.g. history, literature, philosophy. mythology, art, archaeology, slavery, women, law, and rhetoric. Currently, majors and minors are offered in the ancient languages (Greek, Latin) and in Classical Civilization.

Contact:    Dr. Rudolph Hock, Chairman   -    202-806-6725

Website: http://www.coas.howard.edu/classics/