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Classics

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.

The department sponsors minors in Classical Archaeology, Classical Civilization, Greek, Latin, and a Teacher Education Minor in Latin.

Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum

E-mail: classics@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/CLASS/f_CLASS.shtml

Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 42-48 hours.

General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: Students seeking departmental distinction must have at least a 3.5 average in relevant courses and should consult a member of the department's honors committee at the earliest opportunity.

Students in Classics must choose one of the following options. Each option requires an additional 12 hours of approved supporting course work which may be drawn from a wide range of fields and disciplines. Students must plan their programs in consultation with a departmental adviser.

Classical Archaeology Option

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS
30        Classical Civilization courses of which at least
           20 hours must be chosen from the following list:
          CLCIV 131-Introduction to Classical Archaeology: 
           Greece
          CLCIV 132-Introduction to Classical Archaeology: 
           Rome and Italy
          CLCIV 217-Greek Art
          CLCIV 218-Roman Art
          CLCIV 231-The Development of the Ancient City
          CLCIV 232-Ancient Greek Sanctuaries
          CLCIV 240-Sex and Gender in Classical Antiquity
          CLCIV 318-Etruscan and Italic Art
          CLCIV 343-The Archaeology of Greece
          CLCIV 344-The Archaeology of Italy
          CLCIV 391-Topics in Classical Archaeology and 
           Civilization
12        Supporting courses selected with the approval of 
           the adviser

Classical Civilization Option

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS
30        Classical Civilization courses at the level of 114
           and above
12        Supporting courses selected with the approval of
           the adviser

Classics Option

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS
36        Greek and Latin courses1  including the following:
          LAT 311-Intermediate Prose Composition
          GRK 311-Greek Prose Composition
          Six additional hours at the 300 level in each 
           language
12        Supporting courses selected with the approval 
           of the adviser

1. Only 4 hours at the 100-level may be counted.

Greek Option

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS
24        Greek courses (excluding GRK 101), including GRK 
           311 and 9 additional hours at the 300 level
6         Select from the following:
          CLCIV 114-Introduction to Greek Culture
          CLCIV 131-Introduction to Classical Archaeology: 
           Greece
          CLCIV 217-Greek Art
          CLCIV 232-Ancient Greek Sanctuaries
          CLCIV 343-The Archaeology of Greece
          CLCIV 390-Topics in Classical Literature1
          CLCIV 391-Topics in Classical Archaeology and 
           Civilization1
12        Supporting courses selected with the approval of 
           the adviser

1. CLCIV 390 and 391 apply only when offered on Greek topics.

Latin Option

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS
24        Latin courses (excluding LAT 101, 102, and 105), 
           including LAT 311 and 9 additional hours at the 
           300 level 
6         Select from the following:
          CLCIV 116-The Roman Achievement
          CLCIV 132 -Introduction to Classical Archaeology: 
          Rome and Italy
          CLCIV 218-Roman Art
          CLCIV 318-Etruscan and Italic Art
          CLCIV 344-The Archaeology of Italy
          CLCIV 390-Topics in Classical Literature1
          CLCIV 391-Topics in Classical Archaeology and 
           Civilization
12     Supporting courses selected with the approval of the adviser

1. CLCIV 390 and 391 apply only when offered on Latin/Roman topics.

For All Options:

Twelve hours advanced-level (300 or approved 200) courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

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.

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