Classics, Minor
Program Overview
The core of the Classics minor is the study of the languages and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome and the societies that spoke Greek and Latin until the end of the ancient world (usually taken as the 5th century of the Common Era). Students may choose from three different concentrations: Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization (the latter requiring no language proficiency). All of these concentrations offer exposure to a range of approaches: literary, philological, historical, archaeological, art historical, philosophical, and anthropological. In addition, the Department of Classics now offers several courses on the Ancient Near East and Egypt for a wider perspective on the ancient world.
Undergraduate Policies
For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
The minor in classics is designed to acquaint the student with aspects of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome or the Greek and Latin languages by means of 15 credit hours (5 courses). There are three concentrations for the classics minor.
Minor Concentrations
Classical Civilization Concentration
The Classical Civilization concentration focuses on ancient history, literature (in translation or in the original languages), and archaeology.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| CLSC 231 | Athens to Alexandria: The World of Ancient Greece | 3 |
| CLSC 232 | Gods and Gladiators: The World of Ancient Rome | 3 |
| Three CLSC, GREK or LATN courses a | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
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One course must be at the 300-level.
Greek Concentration
The Greek concentration is devoted to the ancient Greek language and its associated literature in the original language, as well as Greek civilization and history.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| CLSC 231 | Athens to Alexandria: The World of Ancient Greece | 3 |
| Four GREK courses a | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
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One course must be at the 300-level.
Latin Concentration
The Latin concentration is devoted to the Latin language and its associated literature in the original language, as well as Roman civilization and history.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| CLSC 232 | Gods and Gladiators: The World of Ancient Rome | 3 |
| Four LATN courses a | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
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One course must be at the 300-level.