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CLASSICAL STUDIES (CLST)

Daniel B. Levine, Chair of Studies, 502 Kimpel Hall, 575-2951

Professors Levine, Spellman, Waligorski • Associate Professors Coon, Engels, Fredrick

Requirements for a Major in Classical Studies: The College offers a major in classical studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students should select appropriate courses from the following three areas:

1. 15 hours of Ancient Greek or 15 hours of Latin.

2. 18 hours of additional work in classical languages and/or specific classical studies-related electives, to be selected from the following courses:
ARCH 2233; ARHS 4833, ARHS 4843; CLST 1003, CLST 1013; HIST 4003, HIST 4013, HIST 4023, HIST 4043, HIST 4053; PHIL 4003, PHIL 4013, PHIL 4023; PLSC 3953; WLIT 2323.

No more than nine hours of electives from the medieval period may be applied to the major requirements.

3. Three hours of a classical studies colloquium (CLST 4003H).

Requirements for a Minor in Classical Studies: Students should select appropriate courses from the following areas:

1. 9 hours of Ancient Greek or Latin courses numbered above 2000;

2. 6 hours of additional work in classical languages and/or specific classical studies-related electives, to be selected from the following courses:
ARCH 2233; ARHS 4833, ARHS 4843; CLST 1003, CLST 1013; HIST 4003, HIST 4013, HIST 4023, HIST 4043, HIST 4053; PHIL 4003, PHIL 4013, PHIL 4023; PLSC 3953; WLIT 2323,

3. Three hours of a classical studies colloquium (CLST 4003H).

Requirements for Honors in Classical Studies: The Honors Program in Classical Studies gives students of high ability the opportunity to strengthen their study of classics by intensifying their experience with ancient languages and cultures.

In addition to the requirements for graduation with a major in classical studies and the general college requirements for a B.A. degree, honors candidates in classical studies must

1. be accepted as honors candidates by the Classical Studies Committee;

2. complete at least three semesters in a second classical language;

3. enroll in at least two 1-hour units of CLST 399VH and pursue independent-study topics under the guidance of classical studies faculty;

4. enroll for two hours of CLST 399VH and write an honors thesis; and

5. defend and discuss their entire honors program in an oral examination.

Successful completion of the requirements will be recognized by the award of the distinction "Classical Studies Scholar Cum Laude" at graduation. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the whole of the candidate's program of honors studies.

CLASSICAL STUDIES (CLST)

CLST1003 Introduction to Classical Studies: Greece (FA, Odd years) An introduction to the world of Ancient Greece, from the Trojan War to Alexander the Great. Progresses chronologically, focusing on the literary, artistic, political, and philosophical ideas of the Greeks. Who were they and how are we like them? This course fulfills the second semester world literature requirement. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

CLST1003H Honors Introduction to Classical Studies: Greece (FA, SP, SU) UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

CLST1013 Introduction to Classical Studies: Rome (SP, Even years) A multi-faceted introduction to Roman culture, focusing on the literature, philosophy, architecture, history, art and archeology. Source material to be read in English. Lectures liberally illustrated with slides. This course fulfills the second semester world literature requirement. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

CLST1013H Honors Introduction to Classical Studies: Rome (FA, SP, SU) UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

CLST399VH Honors Course (1-6) (IR) May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

CLST4003H Honors Classical Studies Colloquium (SP) Prerequisite: junior standing.