Waggener Hall in Austin, TX is home to the UT Classics Department, an international center for the study of classical antiquity. With rich undergraduate and graduate programs, the department offers courses in ancient Greek and Roman languages, as well as various aspects of Mediterranean life and culture. The faculty consists of diverse specialists in fields such as architecture, history, literature, religion, and science, providing students with a comprehensive education in classical studies.
In addition to its academic programs, Waggener Hall houses research units like the Institute of Classical Archaeology, which conducts archaeological projects in ancient Greek colonies in Italy and Ukraine. The department also offers specialized research opportunities in Aegean and eastern Mediterranean prehistory and archaeology through the Program in Aegean Scripts and Prehistory. Furthermore, the Quantitative Criticism Lab explores innovative approaches to the study of literature and culture, with a particular focus on the influence of the Classics on later traditions.
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