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
E-mail: classics@uiuc.edu
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: |
CLCV 131–Classical Archaeology,Greece |
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CLCV 132–Class Archaeology, Rome-Italy |
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CLCV 217–Greek Art |
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CLCV 218–Roman Art |
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CLCV 231–Development of Ancient Cities |
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CLCV 232–Ancient Greek Sanctuaries |
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CLCV 240–Sex & Gender in Antiquity |
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CLCV 418–Etruscan and Italic Art |
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CLCV 443–The Archaeology of Greece |
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CLCV 444–The Archaeology of Italy |
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CLCV 491–Topics Classic Arch & Civ |
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| 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 411–Intermediate Prose Composition |
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GRK 411–Greek Prose Composition |
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| Six additional hours at the 300 or 400 level in each language | |
| 12 | Supporting courses selected with the approval of the adviser |
Greek Option
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 24 | Greek courses (excluding GRK 101), including GRK 411 and 9 additional hours at the 400 level |
| 6 | Select from the following: |
CLCV 114–Introduction to Greek Culture |
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CLCV 131–Classical Archaeology,Greece |
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CLCV 217–Greek Art |
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CLCV 232–Ancient Greek Sanctuaries |
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CLCV 443–The Archaeology of Greece |
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CLCV 490–Topics in Classical Literature1 |
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CLCV 491–Topics Classic Arch & Civil1 |
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| 12 | Supporting courses selected with the approval of the adviser |
Latin Option
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 24 | Latin courses (excluding LAT 101, 102, and 105), including LAT 411 and 9 additional hours at the 400 level |
| 6 | Select from the following: |
CLCV 116–The Roman Achievement |
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CLCV 132–Classic Archaeology, Rome-Italy |
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CLCV 218–Roman Art |
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CLCV 418–Etruscan and Italic Art |
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CLCV 444–The Archaeology of Italy |
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CLCV 490–Topics in Classical Literature1 |
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CLCV 491–Topics Classic Arch & Civ1 |
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| 12 | Supporting courses selected with the approval of the adviser |
For All Options
Twelve hours of 300- or 400-level 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.