Classics Major: Classical Languages & Literatures Option (B.A.)
The Classical Languages and Literatures (CLL) option allows for the most in-depth study of the ancient languages and requires knowledge of both Ancient Greek and Latin. It thus provides the strongest preparation for students considering graduate study in classics or related areas, and can also be an appropriate choice (with careful planning) for those thinking about teaching Latin in secondary schools. At the same time, it is designed for any student who desires a solid liberal arts education.
Degree Requirements
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
Major Requirements
Candidates for a degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of each individual major program. Bachelor of arts candidates must also satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement.
Classics majors may use two major-required courses to satisfy two Discovery category requirements.
The required minimum overall GPA in major coursework is 2.0.
To complete the CLL option of the classics major, a student must complete 10 courses (40 credits), distributed as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Language Courses 1 | ||
| Select at least 12 credits at the 503 level or above 2 | 12-24 | |
| Including: | ||
Select at least one class at the 700 level in the primary language (GREK or LATN) | ||
Select at least one class at the 504 level or above in the secondary language (LATN or GREK) | ||
| Non-Language Courses | ||
| Select at least 16 credits in CLAS courses. As many as 28 credits may be counted toward this option. 3 | 16-28 | |
| Capstone | ||
| Select an approved capstone experience of the following: | ||
| Capstone Course | ||
Senior thesis | ||
Honors thesis | ||
At least 8 credits in 700-level LATN or GREK courses | ||
Approved internship | ||
Approved semester study abroad focused on the classical world | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 1
No credits from language courses at the 400 level may be counted toward this option.
- 2
Students may count as many as 24 toward the CLL major option.
- 3
No more than 4 credits may come from courses at the 400 level. There are also courses taught outside of the program that are approved substitutes for CLAS courses, and the department will accept up to 8 credits from such courses. An up-to-date list of these courses is available from departmental advisers and additional exceptions are allowed with the written approval of the adviser.
Sample Degree Plan
This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| LATN 401 or GREK 401 | Elementary Latin I or Elementary Classical Greek I | 4 |
| CLAS 401 | Classical Mythology | 4 |
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| LATN 402 or GREK 402 | Elementary Latin II or Elementary Classical Greek II | 4 |
| CLAS 404 | Introduction to Roman Civilization | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Elective or Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| LATN 503 or GREK 503 | Intermediate Latin I or Intermediate Classical Greek I | 4 |
| LATN 401 or GREK 401 | Elementary Latin I or Elementary Classical Greek I | 4 |
| CLAS 520A | Classical Society, Politics and Ethics: Democracies and Republics | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| LATN 504 or GREK 504 | Intermediate Latin II or Intermediate Classical Greek II | 4 |
| LATN 402 or GREK 402 | Elementary Latin II or Elementary Classical Greek II | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Major Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| LATN 605 or GREK 753 | Readings in Latin Literature (or Elective Course) or Advanced Study in Athenian Literature | 4 |
| LATN 503 or GREK 503 | Intermediate Latin I or Intermediate Classical Greek I | 4 |
| CLAS 601 | Classical Myth II: The Power and Persistence of Myth | 4 |
| Discovery Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| LATN 753 or GREK 754 | Advanced Studies in the Literature of the Golden Age or | 4 |
| LATN 504 or GREK 504 | Intermediate Latin II or Intermediate Classical Greek II | 4 |
| CLAS 677 or HIST 677 | History of Ancient Rome or History of Ancient Rome | 4 |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CLAS 701W | Capstone Course | 4 |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Translate, contextualize, and interpret key texts in their primary language (Greek or Latin) at the upper level.
- Translate, contextualize, and interpret intermediate-level texts in their secondary language (Greek or Latin).
- Demonstrate an accurate understanding of linguistic concepts related to Greek and Latin including the elements of phonetics, semantics, and morphology and syntax at an upper level for their primary language and at an intermediate level for their secondary language.
- Analyze and critique, including in essays or papers, the cultural, literary, and historical significance of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and how they have been received in later periods.