THE MAJOR
Program. The Classical Civilization major offers the opportunity to study three languages, Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. It also includes many disciplines: language, literature, history, philosophy, art, archeology, religion, and mythology. The major enables the students to approach the ancient world from a broad interdisciplinary standpoint and gain an appreciation for the many cultures of Mediterranean antiquity.
The major program has two tracks. The Classical and Mediterranean Civilization track, which most students choose, requires two years of study of one ancient language, Greek, Latin, or Hebrew. Students complete the major requirements by selecting about ten courses from a broad range of offerings in different aspects of ancient Mediterranean civilization. Students who choose the second track, Classical Languages and Literatures, study two ancient languages, but take fewer ancient civilization courses. This track is especially recommended for students who are contemplating graduate study in Classics or a related field.
For further information on the Classical Civilization major, contact one of the major advisers, Emily Albu, Patricia Bulman, David Traill.
Career Opportunities. The major in Classical Civilization is a liberal arts degree and is therefore excellent preparation for professional schools. Recent graduates in Classics have been successful in gaining admission to distinguished schools of law, medicine, library science, and graduate study in many liberal arts and social science disciplines. Other recent graduates have embarked on promising careers in journalism, television, publishing, museum work, and teaching.
Is it all too overwhelming for you? If so, check out the minor program.
CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION
| CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION | ||
| A. B. Major Requirements: | UNITS |
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| Classical and Mediterranean Civilizations track | ||
| Preparatory Subject Matter | 26-27 | |
| Latin 1-2-3, or Greek 1-2-3, or Hebrew 1-2-3 | 15 | |
| Two courses from Classics 1, 2, 3 | 8 | |
| One additional course from: Art History 1A; Classics
courses 1 through 50 (except 30 and 31); Comparative Literature 1; Philosophy 21; Religious Studies 21, 40 |
3-4 | |
| Depth Subject Matter | 40 | |
| Upper division courses in Latin, Greek or Hebrew | 12 | |
| Classics 190 | 4 | |
| Six additional courses selected from at least
three of the following groups |
24 | |
| Of these, 24 units, at least 12 must be in Latin, Greek, Hebrew, or Classics, and one course must be selected from group (c). | ||
| (a) Literature: Additional upper division courses in Latin, Greek and Hebrew; Classics 102, 110,140, 141, 142, 143 (b) History: History 102A, 111A, 111B, 111C; Religious Studies 102, 125 (c) Art and Archaeology: Classics 171, 174, 175; Art History 154A, 154B, 155 (d) Philosophy and Religion: Classics 150; ; Philosophy 143, 160, 161, 162, Political Science 118A; Religious Studies 141A, 141B, 141C |
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| Total Units for the Major | 66-67 | |
| (Classical and Mediterranean Civilizations track) | ||
| UNITS | ||
| Classical Languages and Literatures track | ||
| Preparatory Subject Matter | 34 | |
| Two of the following sequences: Latin 1-2-3;
Greek 1-2-3; Hebrew 1-2-3 |
30 | |
| Classics 1, 2, or 3 | 4 | |
| Depth Subject Matter | 36 | |
| Six upper division courses in the two chosen languages,
with at least two courses in each language |
24 | |
| Two additional courses selected from any of the following groups | 8 | |
| (a)
Literature and Rhetoric: Additional upper division courses in Latin, Greek and Hebrew; Classics 102, 110, 140, 141, 142, 143 (b) History: History 102A, 111A, 111B, 111C; Religious Studies 102, 125 (c) Art and Archaeology: Classics 171, 174, 175; Art History 154A, 154B, 155 (d) Philosophy and Religion: Classics 150; Philosophy 143, 160, 161, 162; Political Science 118A; Religious Studies 141A, 141B, 141C |
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| Total Units for the Major | 70 | |
| (Classical Languages and Literatures track) | ||