Latin - Boston College - Newton Centre MA

Latin from Boston College - Newton Centre MA is a Campus Master Latin American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The M. A. in Latin requires ten courses (thirty credits) in Latin at the graduate level, completion of an independent reading list, demonstration of proficiency in a modern foreign language (usually French or German), and comprehensive written and oral examinations. Course work. Four courses a year are normally available to graduate students. A thesis or independent paper option is also available, for three or six credits, but requires departmental permission. Modern Language. Proficiency is demonstrated by a one-hour translation test, in which the use of a dictionary is allowed. This test does not form part of the comprehensive exams. It may be taken at a student's earliest convenience, the sooner the better. Comprehensive exams. These include a two-hour exam in Latin poetry, a two-hour exam in Latin prose, and an oral exam. Each written exam requires the translation of three passages and the composition of an essay about one of them; the essay asks a student to identify the passage in its literary context and the author in his historical context. Written exams are based on the reading list and on a student's course work. Use of a dictionary is not allowed. The oral exam is open-ended, testing whether a student can keep a conversaton going for an hour on the topic of Latin literature in its historical context. A supplementary reading list suggests books on political, social, and literary history. Summary of requirements. 30 credits of coursework (may include 3 or 6 credit thesis) Proficiency test in a modern foreign language Two-hour written examination on Latin poetry Two-hour written examination on Latin prose One-hour oral examination View more details on Boston College - Newton Centre MA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Latin American Studies courses.