A brief description of the department:
Currently the department has five faculty members specializing in Greek Drama; Late Republican and Augustan Literature; Roman Cultural History; and Greek Art and Archaeology. The M.A. requires 10 graduate language courses, completion of a departmental reading list, and a pass on written and oral examinations. Students must demonstrate competence in a modern foreign language. Limited scholarship aid exists, chiefly as tuition remission. One T.A. position (stipend + tuition) is reserved for a second-year student.
Particular strengths or unique areas of interest for the department: Preparation for Ph.D. study or secondary teaching.
Application deadline: Jan. 2.
Unusual features of the application: No.
GRE scores required: Recommended.
Writing sample required: Strongly recommended; 8-10 pp.; several short papers are acceptable.
For “best consideration for admission”, applicants should have (note that there are always special cases, and that meeting the stated numerical goals will not guarantee admission to any program):
Most critical is sufficient preparation to begin advanced language study and the suitability of the program goals to a student's plans.
Average number of new graduate students per year: 2-4.
Approximate percentage of applicants this represents: 30%.
Number of new students entering program this fall: 3.
Approximate percentage of incoming students given full funding: All currently have full tuition assistance, one has a stipend.
Number of guaranteed years of funding: 2 if students perform satisfactorily.
Out of those years, number student will be expected or required to serve as TA, RA, or the like:
None, in second year one TA position is available.
International students eligibility for financial aid: Yes.
PhDs and MAs awarded since January 2005: 10
Major changes anticipated in the department over the next few years, if any: Some new hires.
Best contact person for questions: Gail Hoffman hoffmaga@bc.edu or Charles Ahern ahern@bc.edu