Classics Courses. 30 to 36 hours (depending on option chosen).
Supporting Course Work. 12 hours (chosen with approval of an adviser).
The study of the languages and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome is
valuable for those seeking a broad education in the liberal arts or
preparing for graduate study in one of the many fields of Classical,
Medieval, or Renaissance scholarship. It is also excellent preparation
for the advanced study of law and medicine; it is increasingly admired
in the business world. Within the general requirements of the major,
the Department of the Classics offers individual programs designed to
meet the needs and interests of each student. Close interaction
between faculty and students, individual attention, tutorial
instruction, opportunity for study abroad in Greece and Italy, and the
unmatched resources of the Classics Library and the collections of
ancient art and other objects from classical antiquity in the museums
on campus provide unique advantages for the pursuit of classical
studies.
Students in classics may choose one of the following options. Each
option requires an additional twelve hours of supporting course work
which may be drawn from a wide range of fields and disciplines. Majors
must plan their programs in consultation with a departmental
adviser.
Thirty hours of classical civilization courses, of which at least 20
hours must be in classical archaeology (CLCIV
131, CLCIV
132, CLCIV
217, CLCIV
218, CLCIV
231,
CLCIV 232,
CLCIV 318,
CLCIV 343,
CLCIV 344,
CLCIV 391),
and at least 12 hours in advanced
courses.
Thirty hours of classical civilization courses at the level of 114
and above, at least 12 hours of which must be in advanced
courses.
Thirty-six hours of Greek and Latin, of which only 4 hours at the
100-level may be counted, including LAT
311, GRK
311, and at least 6 additional hours in advanced courses in each
language.
Twenty-four hours of Greek (excluding GRK
101), including GRK
311 and at least 9 additional hours in advanced courses; 6 hours
from CLCIV
114, CLCIV
217, CLCIV
232, CLCIV
250, CLCIV
343, CLCIV 390,
CLCIV 391,
(CLCIV 390
and
CLCIV 391
apply only when offered on Greek topics).
Twenty-four hours of Latin (excluding LAT
101, LAT
102, LAT
105), including LAT
311 and at least 9 additional hours in advanced courses; 6 hours
from CLCIV
116, CLCIV
218, CLCIV
318, CLCIV
344, CLCIV
390, CLCIV
391 (CLCIV
390 and CLCIV
391 apply only when offered on Latin/Roman topics).
Supporting Course Work. Twelve hours, selected with the approval of the adviser, from the following courses or from other
appropriate courses: ARCH
210, ARCH
310, ARCH
311, ARCH
318; ARTHI
111, ARTHI
215, ARTHI
216, ARTHI
321, ARTHI
322, ARTHI
323, 366; HIST
181, HIST
182, HIST
347, HIST
381, HIST
382, HIST
383, 384; PHIL
203, PHIL
310; MUSIC
310; POL S
260, POL S
393; RELST
106, RELST
201, RELST
202, RELST
342, RELST
343; SPCOM
315; CLCIV (not approved for options in classical archaeology and
classical civilization); Greek (not approved for options in Greek and
classics); Latin (not approved for options in Latin and classics); COP
301, COP
302; other foreign languages. For Classical Archaeology, also: ANTH
102, ANTH
105, ANTH
107, ANTH
220, ANTH
250, ANTH
338, 351, 354, 355, 356, 358, 377, 378, 391; ART&D
140; ARTPH
115, ARTPH
215, ARTPH
216, ARTPH
220; C E
201; L A
150, L A
180.
NOTE: Majors choosing the classical civilization and classical archaeology options are advised, but not required, to satisfy the college foreign language requirement with one of the classical languages.
Departmental Distinction. Students seeking departmental distinction must have at least a 4.5 average in relevant courses and
should consult a member of the department's honors committee at the
earliest opportunity.
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