Program Overview

The core of all our Classics minors 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). We have three different concentrations: Greek, Latin, or Classical Civilization (the latter requiring no language proficiency). These different concentrations uniquely offer exposure to a range of approaches: literary, philological, historical, archaeological, art historical, philosophical, and anthropological. In addition, we now offer 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 Office of Undergraduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Our minors in Classics, Greek, and Latin are designed to acquaint the student with aspects of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome or the Greek and Latin languages by means of 5 courses (15 credit hours).

There are three separate concentrations for the classics minor. The minor in Classical Civilization (Concentration A) focuses on ancient history, literature (in translation or in the original languages), and archaeology. The minor in Greek (Concentration B) is devoted to the ancient Greek language and its associated literature in the original language, as well as Greek civilization and history. The minor in Latin (Concentration C) is devoted to the Latin language and its associated literature in the original language, as well as Roman civilization and history.

Minor Concentrations

In the Classical Civilization Concentration (A), students are required to take CLSC 231 Athens to Alexandria: The World of Ancient Greece and CLSC 232 Gods and Gladiators: The World of Ancient Rome, then any combination of three other CLSC, GREK, or LATN courses, at least one of which (3 hours) must be at the 300-level.

In the Greek Concentration (B), students are required to take CLSC 231 Athens to Alexandria: The World of Ancient Greece and four other GREK courses, at least one of which must be at the 300 level.

In the Latin Concentration (C), students are required to take CLSC 232 Gods and Gladiators: The World of Ancient Rome and four other LATN courses, at least one of which must be at the 300 level.

For students interested in a minor with a course of study in the Ancient Near East and Egypt, please see the Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies, Minor.