在达特茅斯，通识教育的中心是经典。古典学系提供了广泛的课程，由坚定致力于本科教育卓越的研究学院教授。我们提供有关古代生活和思想各个方面的课程，从希腊和拉丁语言到文学，历史，哲学，考古学以及对古希腊和罗马物质文化的研究。所有专业的学生都需要完成《培养经验要求》。
The concentration in Classical Languages and Literatures combines contemporary methods in literary study with a broad range of ancient texts studied both in translation and in the original languages. Students may choose to gain competence in Latin, in Greek, or in both languages. In addition to such influential works as the Iliad and Vergil's Aeneid, courses are offered which explore less familiar but exciting options, from the political comedies of Aristophanes to the satire of Petronius and the medieval dramas of the abbess Hrosvitha. Students gain hands-on experience with the material remains of ancient literature, including medieval manuscripts in the Special Collections Library. The major may also be modified with Philosophy, Linguistics, Comparative Literature, or other subjects.