The classical languages course is designed for students who have already been introduced to Latin or Classical Greek language and culture. It encourages students to achieve competence in Latin or Classical Greek so that they can experience ancient texts in the most immediate way possible. The course focuses on the reading of unadapted Latin or Classical Greek literature: but this is complemented by students’ examination of other linguistic, historical, archaeological, and art historical evidence, to better understand the classical world. Three areas of exploration ground the study of this evidence and provide a framework for students as they build their proficiency in the classical language, develop their analytical and interpretative skills, and further their understanding of the historical, cultural, political, and artistic concerns reflected in the texts they study. The course invites students and teachers of classical languages to engage in a fully integrated study of language, literature, and culture, and to position themselves not as passive readers or receivers of the classical world, but rather as active participants in an ongoing classical tradition. At the end of the course, all students are expected to be able to read, analyse, and discuss classical literature written in the original language. In addition, HL students are expected to submit a short original composition in prose in the classical language.