2010-2011 University Catalog

Classical Studies Minor

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The minor in Classical studies is designed for students who wish to become familiar with Classical cultures and broaden their knowledge of the foundations of Western civilization. It is especially relevant to students who are studying other areas of the humanities such as English, languages, comparative literature, history, art history, philosophy, or religious studies. The requirements of the minor provide flexibility so students can choose courses that are relevant to their primary interests.

This program of study is an interdisciplinary minor offered by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits with a minimum grade of 2.00.

Two courses (6 credits) in Classics

One required course (3 credits)

CLAS 250 - Classical Mythology Credits: 3

One elective course (3 credits)

CLAS 260 - The Legacy of Greece and Rome Credits: 3
CLAS 340 - Greek and Roman Epic Credits: 3
CLAS 350 - Greek and Roman Tragedy Credits: 3
CLAS 360 - Greek and Roman Comedy Credits: 3
CLAS 370 - Greek and Roman Historians Credits: 3
CLAS 380 - Greek and Roman Novels Credits: 3
CLAS 390 - Topics in Classical Literature and Culture Credits: 3

One course (3 credits) in Classical history

HIST 388 may be applied to the minor if the topic deals with antiquity.

HIST 301 - Classical Greece Credits: 3
HIST 302 - Classical Rome Credits: 3
HIST 388 - Topics in European History Credits: 3
HIST 480 - Alexander the Great Credits: 3

One course (3 credits) in Classical art history or Classical philosophy

ARTH 399 may be applied to the minor when the topic is relevant to Classical art history.

ARTH 321 - Greek Art and Archaeology Credits: 3
ARTH 322 - Roman Art and Archaeology Credits: 3
ARTH 333 - Early Christian and Byzantine Art Credits: 3
ARTH 399 - Special Topics in the History of Art Credits: 3
ARTH 420 - Advanced Studies in Ancient Art Credits: 3
PHIL 301 - History of Western Philosophy: Ancient Credits: 3

Two elective courses (6 credits)

Electives may be chosed from any of the courses above not used to fulfill another requirement for the minor.

Total: 18 credits

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