Required for the classics major
Students may elect to fulfill the requirements of their classics major by
concentrating in classical languages and literatures (I), classical civilization
(II), or classical linguistics (III), depending on their intellectual interests
and postgraduate plans.
- Classical Languages and Literatures
Classics 110 and 225 or their equivalents, plus 42 units from
advanced courses, tutorials, or independent studies in Greek and/or
Latin. Students who anticipate doing graduate work in classics should
choose this concentration.
- Classical Civilization
- Classics 110 or 225, or its equivalent
- Two courses from each of the following three sets of courses:
- Classics 150, 160, 280, 300, 310, 510
- Classics 235, 250, 260, 275, 315, Philosophy 200
- Classics 340, 345, 350, 365, 540, ANTH 520
- 18 additional units selected from the courses listed in a., b., and c. above
and/or from other courses or tutorials in classics
- Classical Linguistics
Classics 110 and 225 or their equivalents, and Linguistics 150,
plus 18 units from advanced courses or tutorials in classical
languages and literatures and 18 additional units from courses or
tutorials in linguistics (Linguistics 320, 340, 380, and 510 are
especially recommended).
Required for the Greek and Latin minors
- Greek: 30 units from language and literature courses plus a six-unit tutorial in the history of Greek literature
Latin: 30 units from language and literature courses plus a six- unit tutorial in the history of Latin literature
- C average in the minor
International Study
The curriculum at the “Centro” in Rome is considered to be an integral part of the classics
department’s program (see Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome, page 525).
The classics programs at the American University of Rome and the College Year in Athens
are also affiliated and approved options for study abroad in classics. Consult the department
chair for more details.
Foreign language requirement
Students may fulfill the university’s foreign language requirement in Latin by taking Classics
230: Introduction to Latin Literature, Classics 389: Topics in Classics, or any 400-level Latin
literature course (prerequisites: Classics 110 or 230, Intermediate Latin and Introduction
to Latin Literature respectively), or in Greek by taking Classics 225: Intermediate Greek
Reading (prerequisite: Classics 125: Intensive Elementary Greek) or any 400-level Greek
literature course.
Humanities requirement
Students may fulfill the university’s humanities requirement by taking any classics course
taught in English, Classics 230 or 389, or any 400-level course in Greek or Latin literature.
Senior Experience in Classics
The Senior Experience in the Department of Classics may be fulfilled in a variety of ways, in consultation with the department chair and the student's advisor. Scholarly, pedagogical, creative, and experiential projects are all viable options. Possible experiences include: writing and defending a senior thesis; delivering a scholarly paper at a conference or as part of Classics Week; staging a production of a Greek or Roman play; developing a complete syllabus and teaching a sample class for a course in Latin or Greek at the secondary level; or working at relevant archaeological sites in Europe and the Mediterranean Sea region. For Senior Experiences that take place off-campus, a formal oral presentation will also be required.
Students pursuing double majors, double degrees, and education certification, are strongly encouraged to consult with their advisors and department chairs to plan and negotiate their overall senior experience as early as possible, especially if they are interested in pursuing an interdisciplinary capstone that integrates their interests in both majors, or combines their student teaching with a project in their major.
