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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
department website: http://www.classics.illinois.edu/
department faculty: Classics Faculty
email: classics@illinois.edu
overview of college admissions & requirements: Liberal Arts & Sciences
college website: https://las.illinois.edu/