Classical Studies Department

Undergraduate Curriculum

The principal objectives of the Department of Classical Studies are two:

  1. To contribute broadly to the humanistic education of the undergraduate student through courses involving the reading of Greek and Latin literature in the original languages and through courses conducted in English in the area of Classical Civilization;
  2. To offer those students who wish it a specialized training in the Greek, Hebrew and Latin languages or in Classical Civilization for vocational or professional purposes.

In recent years, a large number of graduates have become teachers at the secondary level or have continued their study of the Classics in graduate school. Many others have used their undergraduate training as a basic educational background for various business occupations and professions.

The department is affiliated with the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, the American Academy in Rome, and the Intercollegiate Center in Rome. Many students take advantage of the benefits of their programs.

 

 Requirements for Major
 
The Department of Classical Studies offers tracks in three fields:
Greek, Latin and Classical Civilization.
 
Required Credit Hours: Greek-42; Latin-42; 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:
 
  1. 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.
  2. 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 Greek, Latin or Classical Civilization will be required to satisfactorily complete six core courses which include CLCV 207 and 208, 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 206, 217, 218, 314, 340, 341, 420 and 425
            Interdisciplinary Studies: CLCV 101, 110, 205, 315, 350 and 351
 
A major in Greek consists of 24 hours taken in the Department of Classical Studies, exclusive of courses in Classical Civilization. A minimum of six hours of Latin and 17 hours of Greek are required.
 
A major in Latin consists of 24 hours taken in the Department of Classical Studies, exclusive of courses in Classical Civilization. A minimum of six hours of Greek and 17 hours of Latin are required. 
 
A major in Classical Civilization consists of 36 hours divided as follows:
1.      18 hours of core courses as indicated above;
2.      18 hours from courses listed below under the headings Classical Civilization, Greek and Latin, or included in the following list: Anthropology 301, Art History 353, Government 303, History 355 and Philosophy 331.
 

Minor in Classical Studies

 
Required Credit Hours: 18
 
Core Requirements: Six must be Classical Civilization 207 and 208, and six more of which must be courses at the 300 level or above.