Department of Classical Studies (University of Michigan) records 1878-2007 1950-2000

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Department of Classical Studies (University of Michigan) records 1878-2007 1950-2000

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The University of Michigan Department of Classical Studies traces its origin to the 1840s language offerings in Latin and Greek. The current department dates back to the 1946 when the separate Latin and Greek programs were merged and the curriculum broadened to feature more classical art and archaeology and classic civilization courses. Records reflect the department's administrative functions, as well as their extensive public programming through lecture series, symposia, and international projects. This collection primarily contains materials from after the reunification of Latin and Greek under Classical Studies although some 19th century material is present.

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University of Michigan, Department of classical studies

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The study of ancient languages was first officially instated at the University in 1841 with Latin and Greek taught in one department. The Reverend Joseph Whiting was appointed the first Professor of Greek and Latin Languages in 1843. The mission of the department was articulated in 1852 by new professor of Latin James Robinson Boise: "The primary object of this department is to give the student a critical knowledge of the structure of the ancient languages themselves, of the princip...

University of Michigan. Dept. of Latin.

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