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Contact Information—Department of Classical and Near Eastern
Studies, University of Minnesota, 245 Nicholson Hall, 216 Pillsbury Avenue S.E.,
Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-5353; fax 612-624-4894; cnes@umn.edu; http://cnes.cla.umn.edu).
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this catalog for Graduate School requirements that apply to all major fields.
Curriculum—Classical and Near Eastern Studies (CNES) is an interdisciplinary department that brings together faculty and graduate students who might in other settings be dispersed among a wide range of programs. CNES is dedicated to rigorous philological and literary training and to the conviction that the ancient Mediterranean world is best studied as a diverse but richly integrated cultural whole. The various M.A. and Ph.D. tracks allow students to concentrate in the area and period that most appeals to them, but students are strongly encouraged to take courses across the entire range of the department's offerings and to develop a broad, multidisciplinary approach to research and teaching. Students entering the Ph.D. program with an M.A. can usually receive credit for some earlier coursework, subject to the approval of the graduate faculty and graduate school requirements. Related special facilities include the Center for Medieval Studies, the Center for Jewish Studies, and the Center for Modern Greek Studies.
Prerequisites for Admission—For the major track in ancient and medieval art and archaeology, a background in archaeology, art history, and history sufficient to begin graduate level studies in the discipline, and evidence of language-acquisition ability. For the major track in classics, sufficient knowledge to begin graduate reading courses in either Greek or Latin and at least intermediate ability in the other language. For the major tracks in Greek or Latin, sufficient knowledge to begin graduate reading courses in the language of the track. For the major in religions in antiquity, an undergraduate background in the field and sufficient knowledge to begin graduate reading courses in classical Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. Some course prerequisites can be made up on provisional admission.
Applications are welcome from students with undergraduate majors in fields such as ancient Near Eastern studies, art history, biblical studies, classical archaeology, classics, history, Jewish studies, linguistics, and religious studies.
Special Application Requirements—In addition to the online Graduate School application, applicants must send directly to the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies the department application (available on the department Web site); other supporting materials, including recommendations and a writing sample, can be uploaded directly into the Graduate School's online application. For nonnative speakers of English, a copy of the TOEFL is required. Students may be admitted in any academic term, but financial assistance is normally available only to applicants admitted for fall semester (application deadline: January 4).
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MELAB).
 For an online application or for more information about Graduate School admissions, see the General Information section in this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
Courses—Refer to Akkadian (AKKA), Aramaic (ARM), Classical and Near Eastern Studies (CNES), Coptic (COPT), Greek (GRK), Hebrew (HEBR), Latin (LAT), Religious Studies (RELS), and Sumerian (SUM) in the course section of this catalog or in Twin
Cities Courses on the University Catalog Web site for courses pertaining to the program.
Use of 4xxx Courses—Inclusion of 4xxx courses on Degree Program Forms is subject to prior approval by the adviser and the director of graduate studies.
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Ancient and Medieval Art and Archaeology Track | | M.A. Degree Requirements
The degree allows concentrations ranging broadly over the ancient and medieval periods, with an emphasis on art historical and archaeological approaches. Work in an appropriate ancient language is encouraged.
The minimum requirement for Plan A is 38 credits (including 10 thesis credits), and for Plan B, 31 credits.
Language Requirements—Reading knowledge of one modern foreign language appropriate to the student's program is required (normally German or French or Italian).
Final Exam—The final exams are written and oral.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—Students must complete CNES 5794, as well as 9 credits in graduate art/archaeology courses with a CNES designator.
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
The degree allows concentrations ranging broadly over the ancient and medieval periods, with an emphasis on art historical and archaeological approaches. Graduate-level ability in an appropriate ancient language is required for graduation.
Students who continue from the M.A. program may apply those credits toward the Ph.D., with the exception of Plan A thesis credits or Plan B paper credits. A typical Ph.D. program is at least 60 credits, including at least 21 credits in the major, 12 in a supporting program, and 24 thesis credits.
Language Requirements—Reading proficiency in German and in a second modern research language as appropriate (usually French), and research knowledge of an ancient language are required.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—Students must complete CNES 5794, as well as 12 credits in graduate art/archaeology courses with a CNES designator.
| Classics Track | M.A. Degree Requirements
This program provides a broad training in the literature of ancient Greece and Rome in its cultural context. Work in Greek and Latin is supplemented by courses in a related field or area of interest.
The program requires nearly equal emphasis on courses and seminars in Greek and in Latin, as well as supporting work in a related field or area of interest. The minimum requirement for Plan A is 44 credits (including 10 thesis credits), and for Plan B, 34 credits.
Language Requirements—One modern research language as appropriate (normally French or German or Italian) and proficiency in reading both Greek and Latin as certified by a department exam based on a set reading list is required.
Final Exam—The final exams are written (Greek and Latin reading proficiency) and oral (general).
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—Students must complete CNES 5794, as well as 6 credits in graduate-level Latin courses (excluding LAT 8120) and 6 credits in graduate-level Greek courses (excluding GRK 8120).
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
This program requires extensive advanced work in both Latin and Greek, together with some study in a related field or area of interest.
The program requires nearly equal emphasis on courses and seminars in Greek and in Latin. Students must take at least three seminars in the major, a graduate level course in archaeology, and a two-semester sequence in ancient history, in addition to fulfilling all course requirements specified for the M.A. Students who continue from the M.A. program may apply those credits toward the degree, with the exception of Plan A thesis credits or Plan B paper credits. A typical Ph.D. program is at least 71 credits, including at least 35 credits in the major, 12 in the supporting program, and 24 thesis credits.
Language Requirements—German, plus another modern language, preferably French or Italian, and proficiency in reading Greek and Latin as demonstrated by a department exam based on a set reading list is required.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—Students must
complete
CNES
5794,
as
well
as
9
graduate
credits
of
Greek
or Latin (excluding GRK/LAT 8120) and 6 graduate credits in the other language
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Greek Track | | M.A. Degree Requirements
A core of advanced work in Greek is supplemented by a minor or supporting program in a related field or area of interest. The minimum requirement for Plan A is 41 credits (including 10 thesis credits), and for Plan B, 31 credits.
Language Requirements—One modern research language as appropriate, preferably French or German or Italian, and reading proficiency in Greek as demonstrated by a department exam based on a set reading list is required.
Final Exam—The final exams are written (Greek reading proficiency) and oral (general).
Minor Requirements for
Students Majoring in
Other Fields—Students must complete CNES 5794, as well as 9 graduate credits of Greek (excluding GRK 8120).
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
A core of advanced work in Greek is supplemented by a minor or a supporting program in a related field or area of interest. Students must take at least three seminars in the major, a graduate level course in archaeology, and a two-semester sequence of ancient history in addition to completing all M.A. course requirements. Students who continue from the M.A. program may apply those credits toward the degree, with the exception of Plan A thesis or Plan B paper credits. A typical Ph.D. program is at least 70 credits, including at least 15 credits in Greek, 15 credits in the supporting program, and 24 thesis credits.
Language Requirements—German and a second modern language, preferably French or Italian, and reading proficiency in ancient Greek as demonstrated by a department exam based on a set reading list is required.
Minor Requirements
for Students Majoring
in Other Fields—Students must complete CNES 5794, as well as 15 graduate credits in Greek (excluding GRK 8120).
| Latin Track | | M.A. Degree Requirements
A core of advanced work in Latin is supplemented by a minor or supporting program in a related field or area of interest. The minimum requirement for Plan A is 41 credits (including 10 thesis credits), and for Plan B, 31 credits.
Language Requirements—One modern research language as appropriate, preferably German or French or Italian, and reading proficiency in Latin as demonstrated by a department exam based on a set reading list is required.
Final Exam—The final exams are written (Latin reading proficiency) and oral (general).
Minor Requirements
for Students Majoring
in Other Fields—Students must complete CNES 5794, as well as 9 graduate credits of Latin (excluding LAT 8120).
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
A core of advanced work in Latin is supplemented by a minor or supporting program in a related field or area of interest. Students must take at least three seminars in the major, a graduate level course in archaeology, and a two-semester sequence in ancient history, in addition to completing all M.A. course requirements. Students who continue from the M.A. program may apply those credits towards the degree, with the exception of Plan A thesis credits or Plan B paper credits. A typical Ph.D. program is at least 70 credits, including at least 15 credits in Latin, 15 credits in the supporting program, and 24 thesis credits.
Language Requirements—German and a second modern research language, normally French or Italian, and reading proficiency in Latin as demonstrated by a department exam based on a set reading list is required.
Minor Requirements
for Students Majoring
in Other Fields—Students must complete CNES 5794 and 15 graduate credits of Latin (excluding LAT 8120).
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Religions
in Antiquity Track | | M.A. Degree Requirements
The religions in antiquity track is comparative in both method and content. Although
students may focus on a particular religious tradition, they will nonetheless
study several ancient religions. The Plan A requires 28 credits in the major,
6 credits in a related field, plus 10 thesis credits. The Plan B requires 28
credits in the major plus 6 credits in a related field.
Language Requirements—Proficiency in one modern language (normally German)
and master's-level proficiency in classical Hebrew, Greek, or Latin as demonstrated
by a department exam based on a set reading list is required.
Final Exam—The final exams are written (ancient language reading proficiency)
and oral (general).
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Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Regents Professor
Thomas S. Clayton, English, ASM
Professor
Elizabeth Belfiore, SM
Andrea Berlin, SM
Frederick Cooper, Art History, ASM
Sheila McNally, Art History, ASM
S. Douglas Olson, SM
Sandra Peterson, Philosophy, ASM
Calvin J. Roetzel, SM
Theofanis G. Stavrou, History, ASM
Peter Wells, Anthropology, ASM
Associate Professor
Richard Graff, Rhetoric, ASM
Nita Krevans, SM
Bernard Levinson, SM
Christopher Nappa, SM
Oliver Nicholson, SM
Philip Sellew, SM
George Sheets, SM
John Steyaert, Art History, ASM
Eva Von Dassow, M2
Assistant Professor
Spencer Cole, M2
Andrew Gallia, History, AM2
Alex Jassen, M2
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