Classics: Concentration in Greek and Latin

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This program is recommended for students interested in graduate study in Classics, or with an interest in comparative literature, linguistics, art history, archaeology, or ancient history, or who simply wish to develop a high level of general education.

I. Required courses in the major—at least 36 hours, including:

CLAS 498 - Senior Capstone: Classics in Translation (3)

21 hours of Greek and Latin language courses (with at least 6 hours in each language) chosen from:

Greek

Latin

3-4 hours from the Classical Civilization courses:

9 hours chosen from:

CLAS 211 , 212 (if they are taken before enrolling in upper-level language courses), 300‐400 level Classics language courses, additional Classical Civilization courses, or special topics courses covering Greek and Latin themes. Using special topics courses to fulfill major requirements needs prior approval of the department chair.

II. Required courses outside major—None

Courses dealing with the Greco-Roman world offered by other departments may be substituted for the Classical Civilization course with prior approval of department chair. Competency at the intermediate level in French or German is recommended.

III. Other departmental requirements:

Major and oral competency will be demonstrated by a comprehensive departmental examination consisting of 3 hours of written Greek and Latin translation, one hour of essays on Classical culture, a one-hour oral examination on literature, history and culture based on student readings over the course of study. Formal presentation of research conducted in CLAS 498 will be part of the demonstration of competency. Writing and Information Literacy competencies will be demonstrated in CLAS 498.