Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
109 Satterfield Hall
Tel: 330-672-2150
Fax: 330-672-4009
Web: http://www.kent.edu/cas/mcls
Jennifer Larson, Coordinator, 304-B Satterfield Hall
Classics Major—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements] |
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Greek Emphasis
The Bachelor of Arts in Classics with a Greek emphasis offers instruction in both Ancient Greek and Latin. Students learn to read original Greek texts by such authors as Plato and Homer in the original, and they take one year of Latin in order to enrich their knowledge of Classical languages. Students may select from a list of culture courses dealing with the art, archaeology, history, mythology, and literature of the Classical world. Colloquia are regularly offered covering such thematic topics as Violence, Gender and Sexuality, and Ancient Christianities. A Classics major provides an excellent foundation in the Western Humanities while sharpening a student's analytical skills and English vocabulary through the systematic study of the ancient languages.
Latin Emphasis
The Bachelor of Arts in Classics with a Latin emphasis offers instruction in both Latin and Ancient Greek. Students learn to read original Latin texts by such authors as Cicero and Vergil in the original, and they take one year of Greek in order to enrich their knowledge of Classical languages. Students may select from a list of culture courses dealing with the art, archaeology, history, mythology, and literature of the Classical world. Colloquia are regularly offered covering such thematic topics as Violence, Gender and Sexuality, and Ancient Christianities. A Classics major provides an excellent foundation in the Western Humanities while sharpening a student's analytical skills and English vocabulary through the systematic study of the ancient languages.
Students interested in declaring the B.A. in Classics should contact the Department of Modern and Classical Language studies, where advising is mandatory.
Classics Minor
Students wishing a minor in Classics must choose a program with an emphasis in either Greek or Latin.
Course requirements for Classics Minor (18 credits):
| Prerequisites | |||
| Prerequisites may be waived by demonstrated proficiency | |||
| GRE | 14201 | Elementary Classical Greek I | 4 |
| 14202 | Elementary Classical Greek II | 4 | |
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| LAT | 16201 | Elementary Classical Latin I | 4 |
| 16202 | Elementary Classical Latin II | 4 | |
| Classical Language and Literature Courses | 6 | ||
| GRE | 24201 | Intermediate Classical Greek I (3) | |
| 24202 | Intermediate Classical Greek II (3) | ||
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| LAT | 26201 | Intermediate Latin I (3) | |
| 26202 | Intermediate Latin II (3) | ||
| Classical Culture Courses | 12 | ||
| CLAS | 21404 | The Greek Achievement (3) | |
| 21405 | The Roman Achievement (3) | ||
| 41097 | Colloquium in Classics (3) | ||
| 41301 |
Classical Mythology (3) |
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| 41401 | Greek Archaeology and Art (3) | ||
| 41402 | Roman Archaeology and Art (3) | ||
| 41503 | Greek Literature in Translation (3) | ||
| 41006 | Roman History (or HIST 41006) (3) | ||
| HIST | 41003 | History of Ancient Greece (3) | |
| 41006 | Roman History (or CLAS 41006) (3) | ||
| PHIL | 31001 | Classical Greek Philosophy (3) | |
| Greek course at the 30000-40000 level (3) | |||
| Latin course at the 30000-40000 level (3) | |||
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Total |
18 | ||
Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.