Classics: Classical Languages, BALAS
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Classics, Classical Languages Concentration
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Classics, Classical Languages Concentration
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60 - 75 hours). Please see your adviser.
Departmental distinction: Students seeking departmental distinction must have at least a 3.5 average in relevant courses and should consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies at the earliest opportunity.
General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
Minimum required major and supporting coursework: Normally equates to 44 hours. Twelve (12) hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.
Students choose one of three tracks: Ancient Greek, Latin, or Ancient Greek & Latin
Ancient Greek Track
GRK 101, Elementary Greek I, is a prerequisite for subsequent GRK courses; does not count toward the 32 hours for the concentration.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Greek Track | ||
| GRK 102 | Elementary Greek II | 4 |
| GRK 201 | Classical & Koine Greek I | 4 |
| GRK 202 | Classical & Koine Greek II | 4 |
| GRK 411 | Greek Prose Composition | 3 |
| CLCV 114 | Introduction to Ancient Greek Culture | 3 |
| 11 hours of Greek courses, at least 6 hours of which must be at the 300-400 level, from the following: | 11 | |
GRK 251 | ||
GRK 252 | ||
| Survey of Greek Literature | ||
GRK 403 | ||
GRK 404 | ||
| Readings in Greek Literature | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| Independent Reading | ||
| One additional CLCV course (3 hours) | 3 | |
| Supporting coursework, a minor or a second major in an area of study chosen by the student and approved by the Department of Classics Director of Undergraduate Studies | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |
Latin Track
LAT 101,Elementary Latin I, is a prerequisite for subsequent LAT courses and does not count toward the 32 hours for the concentration.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Track | ||
| LAT 102 | Elementary Latin II | 4 |
| LAT 201 | Intermediate Latin | 4 |
| LAT 202 | Intro to Latin Literature | 4 |
| LAT 411 | Intermediate Prose Composition | 3 |
| CLCV 116 | Introduction to Ancient Roman Culture | 3 |
| 11 hours of latin courses, at least 6 hours of which must be at the 300-400 level, chosen from the following: | 11 | |
| Survey of Latin Literature | ||
| Medieval Latin | ||
| Readings in Latin Literature | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| Independent Reading | ||
| One additional CLCV course | 3 | |
| Supporting coursework, a minor or a second major in an area of study chosen by the student and approved by the Department of the CLassics Director of Undergraduate Studies | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |
Ancient Greek & Latin Track
LAT 101, Elementary Latin I (a prerequisite for subsequent LAT courses) and GRK 101, Elementary Greek I (a prerequisite for subsequent GRK courses) and do not count toward the 32 hours for the concentration.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Greek & Latin Track | ||
| GRK 102 | Elementary Greek II | 4 |
| GRK 201 | Classical & Koine Greek I | 4 |
| GRK 202 | Classical & Koine Greek II | 4 |
| LAT 102 | Elementary Latin II | 4 |
| LAT 201 | Intermediate Latin | 4 |
| LAT 202 | Intro to Latin Literature | 4 |
| GRK 411 | Greek Prose Composition | 3 |
| or LAT 411 | Intermediate Prose Composition | |
| Additional GRK or LAT coursework at 400-level | 2 | |
| One CLCV course | 3 | |
| Supporting coursework, a minor or a second major in an area of study chosen by the student and approved by the Department of the Classics Director of Undergraduate Studies | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Classics, Classical Languages Concentration
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a fourth level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Free elective course | 1 | Free elective course | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (1st level - prerequisite) | 4 | Language Other than English (2nd level) | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| Composition I or General Education course | 4 | General Education course or Composition I | 3 |
| Free elective course | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 | Language Other Than English (4th level) | 4 |
| Track coursework | 3 | Track coursework | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| Free elective course | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Additional CLCV course | 3 | Supporting coursework | 3 |
| Supporting coursework | 3 | Track coursework | 3 |
| Track coursework | 4 | Track coursework | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Supporting coursework | 3 | Supporting coursework | 3 |
| Track coursework | 3 | Track coursework | 3 |
| Track coursework | 2 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| Free elective course | 2 | ||
| 13 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Classics, Classical Languages Concentration
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