Classical and Oriental Studies

Overview

The Department of Classical and Oriental Studies offers graduate programs in Latin and Chinese.

The Chinese Language and Literature program offers language courses in Modern Chinese (Mandarin) and Classical Chinese as well as courses taught in English on traditional and modern Chinese literature and culture.

The Latin program is offered with the Classical and Oriental Studies Department and is designed to serve individuals who do not have certification in the teaching of Latin. The applicant must be admitted by both the School of Education and the Classical and Oriental Studies Department.

What can I do with my degree in Classical and Oriental Studies?

The master’s degree program (Academic Plan: CHINAE-MA) prepares candidates to teach Chinese in grades 7-12 to students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests. This program is not designed for individuals who already have NYS certification in Chinese 7-12.

The Latin master’s and advanced certificate programs prepare candidates to teach Latin in grades 7-12 to students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests. This program is not designed for individuals who already have NYS certification in Latin 7-12.

Programs and Courses in Chinese and Latin

Adolescent Chinese - MA
Adolescent Latin - MA / Advanced Certificate
Classics PhD

ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY

Chair

Robert Koehl
1442 West
(212) 772-5181

rkoehl@hunter.cuny.edu

Chinese Language and Literature

Education Adviser

Jeanne Weiler
(212) 650-3459
1115 West
jweiler@hunter.cuny.edu

Chinese Program Adviser

Bo Hao
(212) 396-6724
1429 West
bhao@hunter.cuny.edu

Latin

Program Head
Ronnie Ancona
rancona@hunter.cuny.edu

Program Office
1402 West
(212) 772-5065
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/classics/classics

Graduate Adviser
David Petrain
1428 West
(212) 772-5063
david.petrain@hunter.cuny.edu

Educational Sequence Adviser
Jeanne Weiler
Adolescent Education Coordinator
1115 West
(212) 650-3459
Jeanne.weiler@hunter.cuny.edu

Faculty

Classical & Oriental Studies Faculty

HEGIS Codes: Chinese Language and Literature: 1107 Classics: 1109 (Latin)