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Minor in Classics

The Minor in Classics is a flexible program for students with an interest in the ancient world. Students must take six courses chosen with the consultation of the departmental advisor.

Required Courses

• Greek 101 and 102 ORLatin 101 and 102

• One intermediate-level Greek or Latin course.

Electives

• Three courses from the classical languages, classical literature in translation, and related fields, such as art, history, philosophy, religion, and politics.

Major in Classics

Students intending to major in the Classics must pursue one of four concentrations

• Greek: 9 courses (27 credits)

• Latin: 8 courses (24 credits)

• Classical Languages: 9 courses (27 credits)

• Classical Civilization: 10 courses (30 credits

Classics Major with a Concentration in Greek

Required Courses

• GRK 201 Greek III

• GRK 202 Greek IV

• Two courses in Greek at the 300 level

• History 201 Ancient Greece

Electives

Four or more courses chosen from:

• Comparative Literature courses numbered 210–219

• LTC 140: Introduction to Literature (Classical emphasis section only)

• Additional Greek or Latin courses at any level

• ANT 132 Introduction to Archaeology

• ANT 133 Ancient Civilizations

• ART 221 Ancient Art

• ART/POL 150H Foundations: Politics and Art (First semester only)

• CLT 205 Literary Foundations of the West I

• HIS 201 Ancient Greece

• HIS 202 Ancient Rome

• HIS 203 Byzantine Empire

• LIN 101 Introduction to Linguistics

• PHI 350 Plato

• POL 351 Classical Political Philosophy

• PHI/THE 205 Foundations: Religion and Philosophy (First semester only)

• THE 203 The Early Church

Elective courses should be selected in close consultation with the departmental advisor. Other courses may be selected if the content deals substantively with the classical world. Independent Studies and Consortium courses may also be included.

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Classics Major with a Concentration in Latin

Required Courses

• LAT 201 Latin III

• LAT 202 Latin IV

• Three courses in Latin at the 300 level

• History 202 Ancient Rome

Electives

Three or more courses chosen from

• Comparative Literature courses numbered 210–219

• LTC140: Introduction to Literature (Classical emphasis section only)

• Additional Greek or Latin courses at any level;

• ANT 132 Introduction to Archaeology

• ANT 133 Ancient Civilizations

• ART 221 Ancient Art

• ART/POL 150H Foundations: Politics and Art (First semester only)

• CLT 205 Literary Foundations of the West I

• HIS 201 Ancient Greece

• HIS 202 Ancient Rome

• HIS 203 Byzantine Empire

• LIN 101 Introduction to Linguistics

• PHI 350 Plato

• POL 351 Classical Political Philosophy

• PHI/THE 205 Foundations: Religion and Philosophy:(First semester only)

• THE 203 The Early Church

Elective courses should be selected in close consultation with the departmental advisor. Other courses may be selected if the content deals substantively with the classical world. Independent Studies and Consortium courses may also be included.

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Classics Major with a Concentration in Classical Languages

Required Courses

• GRK or LAT 201 and 202

• two 300 level courses

• Two courses in the other classical language at any level

Electives

Three or more courses chosen from

• Comparative Literature courses numbered 210–219

• LTC 140: Introduction to Literature (Classical emphasis section only)

• Additional Greek or Latin courses at any level;

• ANT 132 Introduction to Archaeology

• ANT 133 Ancient Civilizations

• ART 221 Ancient Art

• ART/POL 150H Foundations: Politics and Art (First semester only)

• CLT 205 Literary Foundations of the West I

• HIS 201 Ancient Greece

• HIS 202 Ancient Rome

• HIS 203 Byzantine Empire

• LIN 101 Introduction to Linguistics

• PHI 350 Plato

• POL 351 Classical Political Philosophy

• PHI/THE 205 Foundations: Religion and Philosophy:(First semester only)

• THE 203 The Early Church

Elective courses should be selected in close consultation with the departmental advisor. Other courses may be selected if the content deals substantively with the classical world. Independent Studies and Consortium courses may also be included

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Classics Major with a Concentration in Classical Civilization

Required Courses

• Either LAT or GRK 201 and 202 and two 300 level courses

• Either HIS 201 or 202

• Two Comparative Literature courses numbered 210–219

Electives

Four or more courses chosen from:

• Comparative Literature courses numbered 210–219

• LTC 140: Introduction to Literature (Classical Emphasis section only)

• Additional Greek or Latin courses at any level

• ANT 132 Introduction to Archaeology

• ANT 133 Ancient Civilizations

• ART 221 Ancient Art

• ART/POL 150H Foundations: Politics and Art (First semester only)

• CLT 205 Literary Foundations of the West I

• HIS 201 Ancient Greece

• HIS 202 Ancient Rome

• HIS 203 Byzantine Empire

• LIN 101 Introduction to Linguistics

• PHI 350 Plato

• POL 351 Classical Political Philosophy

• PHI/THE 205 Foundations: Religion and Philosophy: (First semester only)

• THE 203 The Early Church

Elective courses should be selected in close consultation with the departmental advisor. Other courses may be selected if the content deals substantively with the classical world. Independent Studies and Consortium courses may also be included.

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