The department itself offers courses in three different areas, Latin language and literature, Greek language and literature, and Classical civilization. Language courses focus on reading ancient works in their original Greek or Latin. A full sequence of both Greek and Latin from the beginning to the advanced level is available. Other courses involve the study of ancient culture in English translation. Another ancient culture course is the Blegen Lecture Course , taught by a different visiting scholar each year.
Courses cover both Greek and Roman history.
Each major or correlate sequence focuses primarily, but not exclusively, on one area of coursework. All majors also produce a senior research project related to their own interests and knowledge.