Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2021-22 College of Liberal Arts Program: Classical Studies Major Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Classical Studies Major

Meet the Faculty

The program in classical studies embodies a tradition in learning and human understanding that began in the ancient world and became the core of liberal arts education. It also reflects intellectual and methodological developments that make the field exciting and relevant today – not only for majors and minors, but also for students fulfilling general education requirements. In addition to language classes, the program offers a broad selection of courses in literature, philosophy, history, theatre, art, and archaeology.

Major Requirements

Ten (10) courses are required.

Greek Civilization Core Courses (one Required)

Course NameCrs:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CLS 103 - The Greeks and the Good Life

or

HIS 125 - History of a City

Roman Civilization Core Course (required)

Course NameCrs:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CLS 104 - When in Rome: Identity and Empire in Ancient Rome

Electives

At least three (3) of the following, two (2) of which must be at the 300 level.

Course NameCrs:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ARH 212 - Special Studies: Ancient and Medieval
ARH 213 - Art and Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East
ARH 215 - Art and Archaeology of the Greek World
ARH 217 - Art and Archaeology of the Roman Empire
ARH 310 - Archaeology of Food and Dining in Antiquity
ARH 311 - Etruscan and Early Roman Archaeology
ARH 312 - Archaeology of Slavery in Antiquity
ARH 315 - Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology
CLS 232 - Greek Mythology
CLS 305 - Topics in Classical Studies
CLS 306 - Topics in Classical Archaeology
CLS 321 - Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity
CLS 322 - Classical Religion
CLS 499 - Independent Study
GRK 391 - Advanced Ancient Greek (may be repeated)

Prereq(s): consent. (may be repeated)

HIS 120 - Decade of Decision (See dept. chair for approved topics)
HIS 335 - The Dark Ages? Europe 300-800

Prereq(s): One history course or instructor consent.

LAT 391 - Advanced Latin (may be repeated)

Prereq(s): Instructor consent. (may be repeated)

PHI 230 - Greek Philosophy
POL 390 - Ancient Political Theory

Prereq(s): POL 220 , one PHI course, or consent.

THE 247 - Mainstage Assistant Dramaturg

Ancient Language Proficiency

Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in an ancient language through the 202 (Intermediate II) level. To satisfy this requirement, students may take the Latin sequence. The Greek sequence will meet the requirement as well, but is offered on a tutorial basis only. Students with prior courses in Latin will be placed in the appropriate level according to the College’s rules for foreign language credit. Students who have scored a four (4) or five (5) on the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam for Latin will receive one (1) elective course credit towards the major and will only be required to take a total of nine (9) courses and may not take LAT 101 for credit.

Course NameCrs:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
GRK 101 - Introductory Ancient Greek or
GRK 102 - Introductory Ancient Greek
GRK 201 - Intermediate Ancient Greek or

Prereq(s): GRK 102 or equivalent (see instructor).

GRK 202 - Intermediate Ancient Greek

Prereq(s): GRK 102 or equivalent (see instructor).

GRK 391 - Advanced Ancient Greek (may be repeated)

Prereq(s): consent. (may be repeated)

 

LAT 101 - Introductory Latin or
LAT 102 - Introductory Latin
LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin or

Prereq(s): LAT 102 or two to three years of high school Latin (see instructor).

LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin

Prereq(s): LAT 102 or two to three years of high school Latin (see instructor).

LAT 391 - Advanced Latin (may be repeated)

Prereq(s): Instructor consent. (may be repeated)

Capstone Experience

At least one (1) of the following.

  • Study Abroad
  • Archaeological Excavation
  • A Capstone Thesis (CLS 498/CLS 499) or Honors in the Major Field in Classical Studies
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