Classical Studies Major

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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)

CLS 103 - The Greeks and the Good Life Crs:
or
HIS 130 - History of a City Crs:

Roman Civilization Core Course (required)

CLS 104 - When in Rome: Identity and Empire in Ancient Rome Crs:

Electives

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

ARH 212 - Special Studies: Ancient and Medieval Crs:
ARH 213 - Art and Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East Crs:
ARH 215 - Art and Archaeology of the Greek World Crs:
ARH 217 - Art and Archaeology of the Roman Empire Crs:
ARH 315 - Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology Crs:
CLS 232 - Greek Mythology Crs:
CLS 305 - Topics in Classical Studies Crs:
CLS 306 - Topics in Classical Archaeology Crs:
CLS 321 - Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity Crs:
CLS 322 - Classical Religion Crs:
CLS 499 - Independent Study Crs:
ENG 345 - Studies in Classical Rhetoric Crs:
GRK 391 - Advanced Ancient Greek Crs: (may be repeated)
HIS 120 - Decade of Decision Crs:
HIS 374 - The Dark Ages? Europe 300-800 Crs:
LAT 391 - Advanced Latin Crs: (may be repeated)
PHI 230 - Greek Philosophy Crs:
POL 390 - Ancient Political Theory Crs:
THE 241 - Classical Theatre Crs:

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.

GRK 101 - Introductory Ancient Greek Crs: or
GRK 102 - Introductory Ancient Greek Crs:
GRK 201 - Intermediate Ancient Greek Crs: or
GRK 202 - Intermediate Ancient Greek Crs:
GRK 391 - Advanced Ancient Greek Crs: (may be repeated)
LAT 101 - Introductory Latin Crs: or
LAT 102 - Introductory Latin Crs:
LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin Crs: or
LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin Crs:
LAT 391 - Advanced Latin Crs: (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