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Requirements
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The
Department currently offers four majors:
Classics, Classical Studies, Greek and
Latin
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CLASSICS
The Major
Advisors: Members
of the Department
Basis: Greek 100d and Latin 100d
Requirements: eight four-credit courses in the languages in addition to
the basis and including not fewer than two in each language.
The Minor
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 the 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: Justina Gregory
Requirements: A 3.7 average for courses within the major through the junior year. Honors candidates will complete a year-long, 8-credit
thesis and will take an examination in the general area of the thesis.
In determining the final honors evaluation the department weights the
thesis at 60%, grades at 30%, and the examination at 10%.
CLASSICAL STUDIES
The Major
Advisors: Members
of the Department
Basis: Greek 100d or Latin 100d (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.
Honors
Director: Justina Greogory
Requirements: A 3.7 average for courses within the major through the junior year. Honors candidates will complete a year-long, 8-credit
thesis and will take an examination in the general area of the thesis.
In determining the final honors evaluation the department weights the
thesis at 60%, grades at 30%, and the examination at 10%.
GREEK
The Major
Advisors: Members
of the Department
Basis: Greek 100d
The Minor
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 political theory, ancient religion, or classics in translation. At least one course must be chosen from this category.
Honors
Director: Justina Gregory
Requirements: A 3.7 average for courses within the major through the junior year. Honors candidates will complete a year-long, 8-credit
thesis and will take an examination in the general area of the thesis.
In determining the final honors evaluation the department weights the
thesis at 60%, grades at 30%, and the examination at 10%.
LATIN
The Major
Advisors: Members
of the Department
Basis: Latin 100d
Requirements: eight four-credit courses in the language in addition to
the basis.
The Minor
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: Justina Gregory
Requirements: A 3.7 average for courses within the major through the junior year. Honors candidates will complete a year-long, 8-credit
thesis and will take an examination in the general area of the thesis.
In determining the final honors evaluation the department weights the
thesis at 60%, grades at 30%, and the examination at 10%.
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