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MAJOR IN THE CLASSICS

THE MAJOR IN CLASSICS

The Major in Classics is designed to provide a comprehensive course of study of the languages, literatures, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. These cultures form the foundation of much of our modern civilization, and their influence in many disciplines remains strong.

The Major in Classics offers the opportunity to study in depth the great works, thoughts, and achievements of antiquity. Classics majors are well-prepared for graduate study in the discipline, as well as in law and medicine. Moreover, the broad liberal arts training which the Major in Classics provides allows for great flexibility of career choices in areas as diverse as the arts, computers, journalism, law, librarianship, publishing, and teaching. Classics is a rich and varied field which involves two languages and cultures and spans many centuries. As a result of this diversity, a student might choose to pursue both Greek and Roman studies or to focus on one culture alone. A student may elect one of four concentrations: Greek, Latin, Classical Languages, or Classical Civilization. Selection of courses within these concentrations should be made in close consultation with the advisor to ensure a balanced and coherent course of study. Courses in related areas, such as art, history, linguistics, and philosophy are especially desirable as electives.

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; LIT 140: Introduction to Literature (Classical emphasis section only); additional Greek or Latin courses at any level; or courses from the list below.

Concentration in Latin Required Courses:

LAT 201 Latin III LAT 202 Latin IV Two courses in Latin at the 300 level History 202 (Ancient Rome) Electives: Four or more courses chosen from Comparative Literature courses numbered 210-219; LIT 140: Introduction to Literature (Classical emphasis section only); additional Greek or Latin courses at any level; or courses from the list below.

Concentration in Classical Languages:

Required Courses: GRK or LAT 201 and 202 and one 300 level course Two courses in the other classical language at any level Electives: Four or more courses chosen from Comparative Literature courses numbered 210-219; LIT 140: Introduction to Literature (Classical emphasis section only); additional Greek or Latin courses at any level; or courses from the list below. Concentration in Classical Civilization Required Courses: Either LAT or GRK 201 and 202 and one 300 level course Either HIS 201or 202 Two Comparative Literature courses numbered 210-219 Electives: Four or more courses chosen from Comparative Literature courses numbered 210-219; LIT 140: Introduction to Literature (Classical Emphasis section only); additional Greek or Latin courses at any level; or courses from the list below. Electives for all four Classics Concentrations: ANT 132 Introduction to Archaeology ANT 133 Ancient Civilizations ART 221 Ancient Art ART/POL 150

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) 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.

THE MINOR IN CLASSICS:

The Minor in Classics is a flexible program for students with an interest in the ancient world. Students take six courses including either the elementary sequence (101-102) in Greek or Latin or one intermediate-level Greek or Latin course. Remaining courses may be chosen from the classical languages, classical literature in translation, and related fields, such as art, history, philosophy, religion, and politics. The program must be planned with the departmental advisor.

MINOR IN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:

Courses in Comparative Literature are offered in English in order to provide students with a background in the literature of the non-Englishspeaking world. Students who wish to minor in Comparative Literature will be required to demonstrate a proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to the college’s current skills requirement (FRE, GER, ITA, SPA 103; GRK, LAT 201). Courses are offered in the literatures of France, Spain, Latin America, Ancient Egypt, Germany, Russia, and Ancient Greece and Rome. There are also courses built around selected themes. Students, in consultation with a departmental advisor, may construct a minor with six one-semester courses from any of the above-mentioned offerings with the sole requirement that no more than two of these courses may be in any one of these areas. Up to two courses outside the CLT offerings in the original language or in English may be selected for the minor in consultation with the Departmental Advisor.

DOUBLE MAJOR WITH LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES:

Spanish majors are encouraged to pursue a double major in combination with the major in Latin American Studies. The major is designed to respond to the increasing interest in the societies of the region. The program provides an opportunity for study of their history, political and economic systems, social structures, and literary and artistic expression. Latin American Studies majors will be prepared for graduate study or employment in fields such as government, business, industry and education. For a full description of requirements, see the Latin American Studies listing (page 97).

MINOR IN LATIN-AMERICAN STUDIES:

A student may complete the Minor in Latin American Studies with one intermediate level Spanish course, and 6 one-semester courses (18 credits) acceptable for the major (page 97):

• One course in Spanish at the level of SPA 104 or higher

• A minimum of three courses dealing with Latin American issues selected from various disciplines: Anthropology (ANT 235) Comparative Literature (CL 253 or 256) Geography (GEO 222) History (HIS 250, 251, 256, 392, 393) Music (MUS 236) Political Science (POL 331) Spanish-American Literature (SPA 253, 254, 256, 381, 384, 385, 387, 396, 400) Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (SPA 312 or 313) Latin American Cinema (SPA 386) Latin American Studies Seminar (LAS 400)

• The remaining courses may be chosen from the following when the material deals substantively with Latin America: ANT 131 Cultural Anthropology ANT 135 Ancient Civilizations ANT 225 Women and Men in Cross-Cultural Perspective ECO 252 Economic Development GEO 251 Economic Geography LIN 222 Sociolinguistics The minor must be planned in consultation with the director of the program.

MINOR IN LINGUISTICS:

A Minor in Linguistics consists of six one-semester courses (18 credits) which should normally include the following: LIN 101 Introduction to Linguistics LIN 211 Psycholinguistics LIN 221 Sociolinguistics LIN 361 Historical and Comparative Linguistics The remaining two courses are to be selected in consultation with the advisor for the Linguistics Minor in terms of the student’s interests and inclinations.

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