Undergraduate Research
Highly motivated Classical Studies majors and minors are encouraged to undertake independent study or undergraduate research with a faculty advisor, especially if considering graduate school.
Students can undertake research through class assignments or in individual projects or by finding research opportunities through the Undergraduate Research Institute. Students must have demonstrated academic success.
In 2011-2012 these students are pursuing undergraduate research:
Jarrid Dulaney and Jonathan Watkins, "A Hannibal Workbook Focusing on Primary Sources." Director: Dr. Trudy Harrington Becker.
Chelisa Elmore, "Religious Syncretism in Roman Spain." Director: Dr. Trudy Harrington Becker.
Kristen Petrillo, "The Effect of the Papian-Poppaean Laws on Roman Society." Director: Dr. Trudy Harrington Becker.
2010-2011 students' undergraduate research:
Rena Glavas, " Depcitions of Mental Illness in First Century BCE Roman Literature." Director: Dr. Trudy Harrington Becker.
Anna Frassman, "Value and Meaning in the Temple at Bassae." Director: Dr. Anita Puckett (anthropology).
Kristen Petrillo, "The Effect of the Papian-Poppaean Laws on Roman Society." Director: Dr. Trudy Harrington Becker.
Ryan Prest, "Prosopography of the Valerius Flaccus Family, 264-63 B.C. E., with special attention to 1st century BCE." Director: Dr. Trudy Harrington Becker
Jordan Keeney, Poetry and Poetics. Director: Dr. Andrew Becker
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