Classics, B.A.

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The Classics Department offers a major in either Greek or Latin, or both ancient languages together, as well as courses of interest to all students, including Pompeii, the Age of Augustus, Ancient Epic, Greek Tragedy, Mythology, The World of Late Antiquity, etc. Believing strongly that the languages must be situated within their social contexts, we encourage student majors to explore offerings in Philosophy, History, Art History, Linguistics, Religion, Theatre, and Archaeology as well.

With permission of the Classics Department Head, credit for the major may also be awarded for courses dealing with the ancient world but offered from time to time in departments other than Classics. Permission will be considered on an individual basis.

Greek and Latin

Choose at least 18 credits in Greek and/or Latin. No more than 6 credits can be at the 100-level and at least 6 credits must be at the 300-level.

Electives

Choose 15 additional credits from the following list:

Any Greek course not fulfilling the previous requirement
Any Latin course not fulfilling the previous requirement
Any Classics course
PHIL 110 - Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHIL 222 - Aristotle
or
REL 102 - New Testament
and when appropriate:
ENGL 296 - Topics in Countertraditions (LJS 296)

Note(s):

Independent study courses must be approved in advance by the department.

Comprehensive Examination

Students must complete a comprehensive exam administered in the senior year, or with permission of the department, in the junior year.

Classics, B.A.

Greek and Latin

Electives

Note(s):

Comprehensive Examination

Total Major Requirements 33 Credits