Major in Classical Civilization
The Department of Classical Studies offers a tracks in Classical Civilization.
Required Credit Hours in Classical Civilization - 36
Major Computing Requirement
Fulfilled during the completion of the Major Writing Requirement projects.
Major Writing Requirement
Will be satisfied in the following way:
- When prospective majors, in consultation with a major advisor, fill out the form required for a declaration of major, they will specify which course of those numbered 300 or above in the chosen subject field is most appropriate to their area of special interest. This course will be the prospective concentrator’s Major Writing Requirement Course.
- At the time of registration for the specified course, the student will consult with the scheduled instructor to make all necessary arrangements for the series of opportunities to practice the writing of clear, effective prose, as the Major Writing Requirement requires.
Core Requirements
All students majoring in Classical Civilization will be required to satisfactorily complete six core courses which include CLCV 207 and 208 OR CLCV 217 and 218, and one course from the approved list below in each of the following areas: History, Literature, Archaeology and Art, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
History: CLCV 311, 312, 320, 323 and 325
Literature: CLCV 316, 317, 318, 319 and 329
Archaeology and Art: CLCV 314, 341, 342, 343, 420 and 425
Interdisciplinary Studies: CLCV 315, 340, 350, 351 and 352
A major in Classical Civilization consists of 36 hours divided as follows:
- 18 hours of core courses as indicated above;
- 18 hours from courses listed below under the headings Classical Civilization, Greek and Latin. In addition, up to 2 of the following courses offered in other departments may also count towards this 18 hour total: Anthropology 225, 301, 319, 320; Art History 353; English 220, 311, 404; Government 303, History 355; Philosophy 332; Religious Studies 203, 204, 357, 358.