Listed below are the requirements for the Classics Major – Classical Civilization Concentration. In addition to the requirements for the major, students must also satisfy all of the university general education requirements and the College of Letters & Science breadth and other degree requirements. Degree requirements will vary depending on when you took your first college class. You are strongly advised to consult your advisor to ensure you stay on track towards a degree. Read more about the degree requirements on the L&S Degree Requirements web pages.
Classical Civilization Major Concentration
This concentration is intended for students who wish to study classical literature and culture without a focus on the original languages. Courses in ancient Greek and Latin are optional and may count toward fulfilling major requirements. A total of 15 credits of all courses in the major must be at the 300 level or above taken in residence at UWM.
Students must complete the L&S research requirement in the context of a Classic, Greek, or Latin course of their choosing at the 300 level or above, under the supervision of the instructor of that course. The student should inform the instructor of their intention to use the course for the L&S research requirement at the start of the course.
Completion of the major requires a minimum of 30 credits distributed as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| Choose one from the following 100 level courses: | 3-4 | |
CLASSIC 101 | Words Matter: How Greek and Latin Shape Our Language | |
CLASSIC 170 | Classical Mythology | |
GREEK 103 | First Semester Greek | |
LATIN 103 | First Semester Latin | |
| Choose two from the following 200 level courses: | 6 | |
CLASSIC 201 | Introduction to Greek Life and Literature | |
CLASSIC 202 | Introduction to Roman Life and Literature | |
CLASSIC 211 | Alexander the Great to Augustus | |
CLASSIC 274 | Ancient Egyptian Civilization | |
| Select 9 additional credits in Classic, Greek, or Latin courses at the 300 level or above. Examples include the following: | 9 | |
CLASSIC 301 | The Life and Literature of Classical Athens: Herodotus and Dramatists | |
CLASSIC 302 | War and Politics in Ancient Greece | |
CLASSIC 303 | The Life and Literature of the Roman Empire | |
CLASSIC 304 | The Graeco-Roman World: | |
CLASSIC 312 | Ancient Epic Oral Traditions | |
CLASSIC 351 | Ancient Greek Religion | |
CLASSIC 370 | Hittite Myth and History | |
CLASSIC 390 | Egyptian Mythology | |
GREEK 306 | Readings in Ancient Greek Literature: | |
GREEK 501 | Readings in Classical Greek Prose: | |
GREEK 502 | Readings in Ancient Greek Poetry: | |
LATIN 306 | Readings in Latin Literature: | |
LATIN 501 | Readings in Latin Prose: | |
LATIN 502 | Readings in Latin Poetry: | |
| Electives | ||
| Select at least 12 credits (see below) | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 30-31 | |
Electives
For the remaining 12 credits, students may choose from among any Classic, Greek, or Latin courses or approved courses in related disciplines. Of these elective 12 credits, up to 9 credits can be taken in approved courses from the list below and at least 6 credits must be in courses at the 300 level or above.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Approved courses in related disciplines | ||
| ANTHRO 305 | The Celtic World | 3 |
| ANTHRO 306 | European Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTHIST 312 | Minoan and Mycenaean Art and Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTHIST 313 | Greek Art and Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTHIST 314 | Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East | 3 |
| ARTHIST 315 | Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt | 3 |
| ARTHIST 316 | Roman Art and Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTHIST 412 | Cities and Sanctuaries of Ancient Greece | 3 |
| ARTHIST 413 | Greek Sculpture | 3 |
| HIST 201 | The Ancient World: The Near East and Greece | 3 |
| CLASSIC/HIST 274 | Ancient Egyptian Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 202 | The Ancient World: The Roman Republic and Empire | 3 |
| HIST 303 | A History of Greek Civilization: The Greek City-State | 3 |
| HIST 304 | A History of Greek Civilization: The Age of Alexander the Great | 3 |
| HIST 307 | A History of Rome: The Republic | 3 |
| HIST 308 | A History of Rome: The Empire | 3 |
| HIST 370 | Topics in the History of Religious Thought: (Paganism in the Ancient World) | 3 |
| HIST 371 | Topics in European History: (Rome in the Age of Constantine – Society and Culture) | 3 |
| HIST 398 | Honors Seminar: (Pagans and Christians in the Roman Empire or Medicine and Healing in Ancient Greece and Rome) | 3 |
| PHILOS 430 | Great Thinkers of the Ancient Period | 3 |
| PHILOS 551 | Aristotle | 3 |