Classics (CC, CG, CL)
The interdisciplinary major in Classics examines the literature, history, philosophy,
religion, art, and archaeology of the ancient Mediterrean worlds, both in the original
Greek and Latin and in English. The Classics Department offers a wide range of courses
drawn from Greek and Latin and classical cultures, the departments of Art History,
Government, History, Philosophy, and Religion, as well as the Gender Studies program.
In order to major in classics, students must study either Greek or Latin and take
a selection of courses in classics taught by faculty members drawn from a number of
departments. The Classics major needs 31 credits of the approved courses listed in
the Catalog, including one year of advanced work in a classical language or languages.
In their first year, students interested in classics should take Latin and perhaps
one of the departmental courses in mythology, literature, or history. In the spring,
students should continue their study of Latin or begin Greek, and enroll in the gateway
to the major, CC-200: The Classical World. All courses in Latin and Greek count toward
the language study requirement.
Recommended courses for a prospective major
Fall 2023
Select one or more classes:
CL 110 Elementary Latin
CL 311 Latin Prose Seminar (with permission)
CG 210 Intermediate Greek (with permission)
CC 220 Classical Mythology
EN 229 Medieval Saga and Epic
Spring 2024
Select one or more classes:
CL 210 Intermediate Latin
CL 310 Latin Poetry Seminar
CG 110 Elementary Greek
CC 200 The Classical World
AH 223 Greek Art and Archaeology
HI 203 Rise of Athens
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