Classical Studies

The Major

A Classical Studies major may focus on (A) Greek and Roman literature and culture, or (B) language study. The requirements for the major are as follows:

Option A. Classical Studies with a literature/culture focus emphasizes the study of Greek and Roman literature and culture and requires the study of one classical language.

Required:

• CLAS 101 and 102 Introduction to Ancient Greek I and II OR
  CLAS 112 and 113 Introduction to Classical Latin I and II

• One 300-level language course

All four foundation courses:

• CLAS 321 Ancient Greek Philosophy

• CLAS 356 Homeric Banquet

• CLAS 358 Greek and Roman Drama

• CLAS 359 Words and Works of Ancient Greece OR
  CLAS 360 Words and Works of Ancient Rome

Three of the following courses (substitutions must be pre-approved by the Classical Studies faculty):

• CLAS 241 Ancient Mediterranean History

• CLAS 354 Greek and Roman Mythology

• CLAS 355 Gods and Humans

• CLAS 357 Women in Antiquity

• CLAS 460 Topics in Greece and Rome

AND

• CLAS 486 Student Research

• CLAS 488 Senior Capstone Experience

• Language components in two courses

Option B. Classical Studies with a language focus requires the study of both the classical languages and includes some study of Greek and Roman literature and culture.

Required:

• CLAS 101 and 102 Introduction to Ancient Greek I and II AND
  CLAS 112 and 113 Introduction to Classical Latin I and II

• One 300-level language course

All four foundation courses:

• CLAS 321 Ancient Greek Philosophy

• CLAS 356 Homeric Banquet

• CLAS 358 Greek and Roman Drama

• CLAS 359 Words and Works of Ancient Greece OR
  CLAS 360 Words and Works of Ancient Rome

AND

• CLAS 486 Student Research

• CLAS 488 Senior Capstone Experience

• Language components in two courses

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