The Department of Classical Languages offers four different major tracks with an increasing level of emphasis on the ancient languages: Classical Studies, Latin, Greek, or Classical Languages.

Classical Studies

This track is an excellent liberal arts major. The prototypical interdisciplinary field, Classical Studies combines work in language, history, culture, and literature of the ancient world. This track provides a very useful background for further work in philosophy, art history, ancient religion, medieval studies, or English. It is a good choice for pre-med and pre-law students, as well as students looking for a strong general education in the liberal arts. Students anticipating further work in Classics should supplement the requirements of this track with more courses in the ancient languages.

Requirements: 30 credits of work in Greek and/or Latin, 24 credits of course work beyond the 102 level in the student's principal language, whether Greek or Latin; six further credits of language courses, either at the upper level of the principal language or at the elementary level in the other language; 36 additional credits in the general area of classical civilization, including Classics 110, 227 and 228. Further courses in the languages may be included in this group. Students must choose a particular focus within the general area of classical civilization and shape their program around it. Normally this will involve a concentration on either Greek or Roman civilization with work in the appropriate language. All majors must complete the Jr. Skills Portfolio in their junior year, and Classics 394 and Classics 400 in their senior year.

Greek

This track is intended for students who want a thorough introduction to the language and literature of Greece. It is an excellent track for students who wish to go on in seminary or in philosophy. Students anticipating further work in Classics should supplement the requirements of this track with more courses in Latin.

Requirements: 36 credits in Greek beyond Greek 102. In addition, students must take 30 additional credits in the general area of classical civilization including Classics 110 and Greek History. Students also must complete the Jr. Skills Portfolio in their junior year, and register for Classics 394, and Classics 400 during their senior year.

Latin

This track is intended for students who want a thorough introduction to the language and literature of Rome. It is an excellent track for students who wish to go on in English or Romance languages, or in medieval studies. Students anticipating further work in Classics should supplement the requirements of this track with more courses in Greek.

Requirements: 36 credits in Latin beyond Latin 102. In addition, students must take 30 additional credits in the general area of classical civilization including Classics 110 and Roman History. Students also must complete the Jr. Skills Portfolio in their junior year, and register for Classics 394, and Classics 400 during their senior year.

Classical Languages

This track is intended for students who plan to pursue graduate work in classics or who want a thorough introduction to the language and literature of both Greece and Rome.

Requirements: 30 credits in Latin beyond Latin 102, plus 24 credits in Greek beyond Greek 102; or 30 credits in Greek beyond Greek 102, plus 24 credits in Latin beyond Latin 102. In addition, students must take the following in-translation courses: Classics 110 and either Classics 227 or 228. Students also must complete the Jr. Skills Portfolio in their junior year, and register for Classics 394, Classics 400 during their senior year.