Salve!
So you have decided to study Classics at college (If you need
help convincing your parents, send them here).
Our Latin and Greek courses usually have 5-15 students. It
is a very intimate environment where you will have the opportunity
for individualized attention as you develop mastery of the
languages. My advanced course on the comedies of Plautus had
students from first year students to seniors, and they continue to
bond as a group.
There are also opportunities for summer research. I worked with
Brian Gross through the Butler Summer Institute. His project
explored the role that Milton and Vergil assigned their gods in the
lives of mortals. We met regularly for coffee and tea over a ten
week period. Brian plans to present this research at
conferences.
In Summer 2011, we are offering a study trip to Rome and the Bay
of Naples where students will read works of Latin literature as we
explore the Colosseum, Pompeii, and the treasures of the
Vatican.
Thanks to the Watkins Fund, students can apply for financial
assistance to supplement their classroom experience. Money from the
Watkins Fund can help you participate in undergraduate conferences,
archaeological digs, or summer programs in Rome and Athens.
Your undergraduate career is an excellent opportunity to make
long lasting connections, and I am confident that the small,
hands-on nature of our program will give you the opportunity to
share your passion for Greece and Rome with our dedicated faculty
and enthusiastic students. Please feel free to email me (cbungard@butler.edu) if you have any
questions.
Vale.
Christopher Bungard, Assistant Professor of Classical
Studies