Classical Studies Minor

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The minor requires 20 credits. Because this minor is interdivisional, students may complete any major to satisfy the college requirement that the major and minor be in different divisions.

Requirements:

Latin Language Requirement (Eight Credits):

Take at least eight credits of Latin language courses, which must be independent of any Latin courses used to satisfy any other requirements (i.e., no “double-counting” of Latin courses). Descriptions of Latin courses may be found in the “Latin” section of this Bulletin.

Classical History Requirement (Four Credits):

Take one of the following:

HIST 101 - The Greek World, 1184-323 BCE Credits: 4
HIST 103 - The Roman World, 753 BCE-180 CE Credits: 4

Advanced Course Requirement (Four Credits):

Take one of the following:

HIST 550 - Writing Ancient History Credits: 4
HIST 551 - Orality and Literacy in Ancient Greece Credits: 4
LATIN 315 - Advanced Latin Credits: 4

Elective (Four Credits):

Take one of the following elective courses to bring the total credits for the minor to at least 20:

HIST 101 - The Greek World, 1184-323 BCE Credits: 4
HIST 103 - The Roman World, 753 BCE-180 CE Credits: 4
HIST 320 - Writing Ancient History Credits: 4 (cannot be taken by students who take HIST 550 )
HIST 321 - Orality and Literacy in Ancient Greece Credits: 4 (cannot be taken by students who take HIST 551 )
LATIN 215 - Intermediate Latin Credits: 4
PHIL 260 - Ancient Greek Philosophy Credits: 4
RELST 117 - Religion in the Ancient Greco-Roman World Credits: 4
WLC 270 - Greek Mythology Credits: 4

Note:

Students who take both HIST 101 and HIST 103 may count one of them toward the elective requirement. Other appropriate courses may be included in the minor with the permission of the minor coordinator. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss any potential course substitutions prior to enrolling in the course.

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