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The MajorGreek
Advisors: Members of the DepartmentThe Minor
Basis: Greek 100d and Latin 100d (or 111b)
Requirements: eight four-credit courses in the languages in addition to the basis and including not fewer than two in each language.
Requirements: six four-credit courses in Greek or Latin languages and literatures at or above the level of 212, including not fewer than two in each language. One of these six courses may be replaced by a course related to classical antiquity offered either within or outside the department, and taken with the department's prior approval.Honors
Director: Thalia Pandiri
Requirements: The same as those for the major, with the addition of a thesis (431a), to be written over the course of one (431a) or two (430d) semesters, and an examination in the general area of the thesis.
The MajorLatin
Advisors: Members of the DepartmentThe Minor
Basis: Greek 100d
Requirements: eight four-credit courses in the language in addition to the basis.
Requirements: six four-credit courses, of which at least four must be courses in the Greek language and at least three must be at or above the 200 (intermediate) level. The remaining courses may be chosen from Greek history, Greek art, ancient philosophy, ancient political theory, ancient religion, or classics in translation. At least one course must be chosen from this category.Honors
Director: Thalia Pandiri
Requirements: The same as those for the major, with the addition of a thesis (431a), to be written over the course of one (431a) or two (430d) semesters, and an examination in the general area of the thesis.
The MajorClassical Studies
Advisors: Members of the DepartmentThe Minor
Basis: Latin 100d (or 111b)
Requirements: eight four-credit courses in the language in addition to the basis.
Requirements: six four-credit courses, of which at least four must be courses in the Latin language and at least three must be at or above the 200 (intermediate) level. The remaining courses may be chosen from Roman history, Roman art, ancient political theory, ancient religion, or classics in translation. At least one course must be chosen from this category.Honors
Director: Thalia Pandiri
Requirements: The same as those for the major, with the addition of a thesis (431a), to be written over the course of one (431a) or two (430d) semesters, and an examination in the general area of the thesis.
The Major
Advisors: Members of the DepartmentHonors
Basis: Greek 100d or Latin 100d or 111b (or the equivalent). Competence in both Greek and Latin is strongly recommended.
Requirements: nine semester courses in addition to the basis. Four chosen from Greek (200 level or above) or Latin (200 level or above); at least two from classics in translation (CLS); and at least two appropriate courses in archaeology (ARC), art history (ARH), education (EDC), government (GOV), ancient history (HST), philosophy (PHI), and/or religion (REL), chosen in accordance with the interests of the student and in consultation with the advisor. With the approval of the advisor, courses in other departments and programs may count toward the major.
Director: Thalia Pandiri
Requirements: The same as those for the major, with the addition of a thesis (431a), to be written over the course of one (431a) or two (430d) semesters, and an examination in the general area of the thesis.