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In the News: Alumni and Faculty at the 2024 AIA/SCS Meeting

Alumni and faculty of UMD Classics delivered papers at the 2024 AIA and SCS Meeting in Chicago.

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Dr. Máté Veres to Speak on Early Stoicism and the Issue of Expertise

On December 7, Dr. Veres will deliver a talk entitled "The Psychology of Expertise in Early Stoicism"

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Welcome, Prof. Peter Osorio!

Please join us in welcoming Assistant Professor Peter Osorio to our department.

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Classical Influences in America

Students, Marissa Hicks and Zachary Wilton, explore influences of Greece and Rome on the political and ideological development of the United States

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The members of the Classics Department pride ourselves on bringing the ancient world to life. Whether you choose to major in Classics or just take a course or two with us, we invite you to be a part of our lively learning community.

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Undergraduate

Undergraduate Program

Our academic programs are the heart of what we are about.

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Graduate

Graduate Program

The Department of Classics at the University of Maryland, College Park offers a graduate program of study with specializations in Latin or Latin and Greek leading to the degree of Master of Arts

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Modern Greek Studies

Modern Greek Studies

For twenty-five years, the Classics Department has offered courses in Modern as well as Ancient Greek. Our Modern Greek offerings have grown from one course per semester in 1989 to a range of seven to eight courses per academic year, covering the full range from beginning to advanced levels.

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Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

Our academic programs are the heart of what we are about. Some of our classes take place outside the classroom, “on location” in Italy, Greece, and France. 

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Research and Faculty

Scholarship and research are integral to the study of Classics and to the mission of our department.

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