Classical Civilization

The Minor with a Classical Civilization concentration is intended for students who wish to study classical literature and culture without necessarily pursuing coursework in the original languages. Courses cover ancient Greece and Rome, but also other ancient Mediterranean cultures, such as the Egyptian and Hittite. Great works of epic, history, philosophy, religion, drama, and oratory, are read and discussed in translation. Courses on myth and archaeology are also offered. Courses in ancient Greek and Latin are optional, but Classical Civilization students often enjoy taking a couple semesters of an ancient language.

Minor Concentration in Classical Civilization

The Classical Civilization minor concentration requires completion of a minimum of 18 credits, including the following:

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 nine 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 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:
Total Credits18-19