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Major Requirements

The major includes courses in Latin and/or Greek language and literature, from the elementary to the advanced level, and courses in ancient civilization and culture. Readings in the latter courses are in English. There are two tracks within the major: Classical Language and Classical Cultures. The former emphasizes the study of the ancient world through Latin and Greek while the latter foregrounds the interdisciplinarity of Classical Studies, drawing on the study of ancient literature, art, performance, science, and more. The program is designed to be flexible in response to the interests and prior experience of individual students. Requirements, totaling a minimum of ten courses (or 30 credits), fall under three headings:

• Two courses or 6 credits (minimum) from the following foundational courses: Classical Mythology, Greek Civilization, Greek History, Roman History, and City of Rome.
• Three courses or 9 credits (minimum) of advanced courses. For the Language track, these are courses in Latin and/or Greek at the 3000 level. For the Cultures track, these are courses in English at the 4000 level.
• Five courses or 15 credits (minimum) consisting of any course the department offers or any of the approved electives from other departments.
• All seniors must participate in the Senior Colloquium

• Students who may think of going on in Classics are strongly advised to study both languages and to take as many advanced courses as possible. They should also discuss their interest with a faculty member at the earliest opportunity.
  

The Minor in Ancient Civilization

The interdisciplinary minor in Ancient Civilization is designed to make the study of the ancient world available to students without the requirement of learning Latin or Greek. Students learn about the history, literature, art, and culture of antiquity in courses that emphasize the study of primary texts in English translation. As a minor, it naturally looks to students whose main interests lie in other areas, but who are curious about the ancient world and who seek a program that is at once structured and interdisciplinary. It makes a good complement in particular to majors in English, History, Art, Art History, and Film, Philosophy, and Theology but is available to everyone regardless of major. A list of the courses that are available each semester from the various departments and that count for the minor will be available at registration time. A program consists of six courses under three headings:

• One course in Greek History (CLAS2205) or Greek Civilization (CLAS1186). As a rule, one or the other of these courses will be taught each year.
• One course in Roman History (CLAS2206) or Roman Civilization (CLAS2262). Again, as a rule, one or the other of these courses will be taught each year.
• Four electives taught in Classics and other departments, chosen from various offerings in ancient culture, for instance, in the areas of literature, philosophy, religion, history, art, and archaeology.
  

Information for First-Year Majors and Non-majors

鈥淐lassics鈥� as outlined above is a broad, interdisciplinary field of study. For a first-year student, courses of two types are likely to be of most immediate interest: (1) Core Literature, History, and Fine Arts courses, in which the reading is entirely in English, and (2) elementary and intermediate language courses in Latin and Greek.

If you would like to begin a language now or have had only one or two years of a language in high school, you should choose an elementary course: CLAS1010 Elementary Latin I or CLAS1020 Elementary Greek I. If you have studied a language for three or four years in high school, you may want to choose an intermediate course: CLAS1056 Intermediate Latin I or CLAS1052 Intermediate Ancient Greek I.

Completion of the second semester of Latin or Greek at the intermediate level will fulfill the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences and Carroll School of Management language proficiency requirement (beginning with the class of 2022, the Carroll School will no longer have a language requirement). In addition, the Department offers elective courses in ancient civilization and on Greek and Roman authors. Those in ancient civilization are taught entirely in English. They make excellent choices for freshmen interested in antiquity. Those on Greek and Roman authors require a background in the appropriate language. If you have studied Latin or Greek for four or more years in high school, you may wish to try courses in Greek and Roman authors. For further information, consult the Chair of the Department.

Information for Study Abroad

The Classics Department does not have a general set of requirements for study abroad. Students are advised individually, and recommendations are made based on their academic records and the specific program. Students should arrange to meet with the Chair of the Department when planning to study abroad.

Licensure for Teachers

The Undergraduate Initial License as Teacher of Latin and Classical Humanities 5鈥�12 may be gained by pursuing a Classics major in addition to the Secondary Education major or minor. For further information, contact the Chair of the Department.