School of Liberal Arts: Classical Studies
2008-2009 Academic Year
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credits at or above the 400 level. Students majoring in Classical Studies should, in
consultation with their departmental adviser, choose their course work for the
major to accommodate their individual interests. The courses taken for the major,
however, should include one ancient history survey course (CLAS 100, 101, 302,
305, 309, or 331), one archaeological survey course (CLAS 316, 317, 318, or
319), one course in Greek or Latin literature in translation (CLAS 104, 306,
351,or 406), and one course in ancient religion (CLAS 220, 314, 315, 320, or
322). With the approval of the department chair, other courses may be substituted
for the specific courses listed here.
Students who minor in Classical Studies should designate as an area of
concentration one of the following: Greek, Latin, or Ancient Culture. Courses
should then be chosen as outlined below.
Latin or Greek courses used to satisfy the foreign language proficiency
requirement may not be counted toward the minor.
Greek (CLAG): A minor in Greek consists of a minimum of 15 credits including
at least nine credits in Greek at or above the 300 level. A maximum of two
courses in Latin or Classics may be included as part of the minor.
Latin (CLAL): A minor in Latin consists of a minimum of 15 credits including at
least nine credits in Latin at or above the 300 level. A maximum of two courses in
Greek or Classics may be included as part of the minor.
Ancient Culture (CLAC): A minor in Ancient Culture should include at least 15
credits in Greek, Latin, or Classics courses. Nine credits must be at or above the
300 level; of these nine, three must be at or above the 400 level.
Knowledge of Greek and Latin is not required for these courses, and students
majoring in other fields are encouraged to enroll.
CLAS 100 The Ancient Near East and Greece (3)
Prof. Harl. In the light of the growth of civilization in the Near East, this survey
course covers Greek political, intellectual, and cultural developments to 323
B.C.E. Emphasis is given to the archaic and classical periods of Greece. Same as
HISA 100.
CLAS 101 The Rise of Rome (3)
Prof. Frazel, Prof. Kehoe, Prof. Poe. Not open to senior history majors. This
survey devotes itself to the emergence of Hellenistic civilization and the growth
of Roman power in the Mediterranean. Special attention is given to the Hellenistic
impact upon Rome, the evolution of Roman institutions, and the transition from
republic to empire. Same as HISA 101.