Department of Classics
WelcomeThe Department of Classics at Florida State University is the oldest in Florida and has emerged as one of the leading centers of classical studies in the United States. The faculty in Classics is distinguished in teaching and research. Several members of the faculty have received university and national teaching awards. The department boasts special strengths in many areas of classical studies, including archaeology, ancient history, and Latin and Greek literature. The Department also plays an important role in training Latin teachers for the schools. The Department offers students the intimacy of a small liberal arts college in the midst of a large state university. There is an enthusiastic community of approximately 80 majors and 45 graduate students. There are a variety of student organizations, including the Archaeology Club and Eta Sigma Phi.
|
course informationFall 2021 Spring 2021
NEW DEPARTMENT POSTER!
|
make a gift now
Click on this secure link and choose "Classics." |
Legacy Sort
8
Legacy Priority
0
title-inside title-centered
2
NEWS FROM CLASSICS DEPARTMENT
Classics Majors Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Two Classics majors, Grace Robbins and Mathias Bishop have been elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors society in the United States.
Elizabeth Murphy has been invited to present a series of lectures at Aarhus University, Denmark
Dr. Elizabeth Murphy has been invited to present a series of lectures at Aarhus University’s Centre for Urban Network Evolutions in Denmark this fall.
DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS
Departmental Virtual Ceremony
Description
The annual Classics Department ceremony honoring its newly graduated students will be held via Zoom on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 4:00 pm. For details, please contact the Main Office (850-644-4259).
Date
Spring 2021 Langford Family Lecture
Description
The Department of Classics at Florida State University is pleased to announce that Prof. Melissa Lane, Class of 1943 Professor of Politics and Director, University Center of Human Values, Princeton University, will deliver the Spring 2021 Langford Family Lecture, entitled “Plato on the Value of Rule: Three Dimensions in the Republic, Statesman, and Laws.” The lecture will take place on Thursday, March 4, 5:00–7:00pm EST on Zoom.
Date
Location
Zoom
Elizabeth Hunter Lecture
Description
This year's Elizabeth Hunter Lecture will be given on Thursday, February 18, at 6:00 pm by Professor William M. Murray, Mary and Gus Stathis Professor of Greek History and Director of the Ancient Studies Center, University of South Florida.
Date