Undergraduate Majors
BA in Classics (Greek and Latin)
McMahon Hall, home of the Department of Greek and Latin (credit: CUA) |
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In this program, students read classical texts in both Greek and Latin. The program consists of six or seven courses in Greek beyond the 102 level, six or seven in Latin beyond the 102 level, two in prose composition, two in ancient history, and two in ancient art and architecture. It requires that students master a reading list of selected primary works in both languages, sit for translation exams, and complete a senior thesis.
Many students who enter this major have studied Latin in high school, but this is not always (and does not have to be!) the case. The undergraduate adviser can help you plan an approach which involves beginning both your Latin and your Greek at CUA. |
Recommended sequence of courses
Freshman year: LAT 103, 104 (or LAT 101, 102 if needed); GR 101, 102
Sophomore year: LAT 511 (or LAT 103, 104 if not previously); GR 103, 104; CLAS 205, 206
Junior year: Two Latin electives; GR or LAT 511 (if not previously); two Greek electives; CLAS 317, 318
Senior year: LAT 465; GR 465; GR or LAT 511 (if not previously); one Latin or Greek elective; CLAS 425-426
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List of Courses Required for the Major in Classics |
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LAT 103 |
CLAS 205 (listed under Social Science distribution requirements) |
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LAT 104 |
CLAS 206 (listed under Social Science distribution requirements) |
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LAT 465 |
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| 4 |
LAT 511 |
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| 5 |
LAT ELECTIVE |
CLAS 317 (listed under Social Science distribution requirements) |
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LAT ELECTIVE |
CLAS 318 (listed under Social Science distribution requirements) |
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GR 103 |
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| 8 |
GR 104 |
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| 9 |
GR 465 |
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| 10 |
GR 511 |
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| 11 |
GR ELECTIVE |
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| 12 |
GR ELECTIVE |
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| 13 |
LAT OR GR ELECTIVE |
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| 14 |
CLAS 425 (1 credit) |
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| 15 |
CLAS 426 (2 credits) |
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+ Passing grades on translation exams in Greek and Latin and on senior thesis |
BA in Classical Humanities
This program requires competence in one ancient language (the student's choice of either Greek or Latin) and in selected areas of classical civilization, as well as mastery of a reading list of specific primary works in the major language and the completion of a senior thesis. Students planning to pursue careers as high school teachers may wish to combine the Latin option in this program with a minor in secondary education, available through CUA's Department of Education.
Greek Option
Recommended sequence of courses
Freshman year: GR 101, 102 (prerequisites); CLAS 205, 206
Sophomore year: GR 103, 104; CLAS 313
Junior year: GR 465, 511; CLAS 317, 318
Senior year: Two Greek electives; CLAS 425-426
Distributed throughout: Four electives approved by the undergraduate adviser, which may include LAT 101-104 or form a cognate field
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List of Courses Required for the Major in Classical Humanities (Greek option) |
| 1 |
GR 103 |
CLAS 205 (listed under Social Science distribution requirements) |
| 2 |
GR 104 |
CLAS 206 (listed under Social Science distribution requirements) |
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GR 465 |
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| 4 |
GR 511 |
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| 5 |
GR ELECTIVE |
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| 6 |
GR ELECTIVE |
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| 7 |
CLAS 313 |
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| 8 |
CLAS 317 |
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| 9 |
CLAS 318 |
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| 10 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
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| 11 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
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| 12 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
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| 13 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
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| 14 |
CLAS 425 (1 credit) |
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| 15 |
CLAS 426 (2 credits) |
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+ Passing grades on translation exam in Greek and on senior thesis |
Latin Option
Recommended sequence of courses
Freshman year: LAT 101, 102 (prerequisite); CLAS 205, 206
Sophomore year: LAT 103, 104; CLAS 312
Junior year: LAT 465, 511; CLAS 317, 318
Senior year: Two Latin electives; CLAS 425-426
Distributed throughout: Four electives approved by the undergraduate adviser, which may include GR 101-104 or form a cognate field
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List of Courses Required for the Major in Classical Humanities (Latin option) |
| 1 |
LAT 103 |
CLAS 205 (listed under Social Science distribution requirements) |
| 2 |
LAT 104 |
CLAS 206 (listed under Social Science distribution requirements) |
| 3 |
LAT 465 |
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| 4 |
LAT 511 |
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| 5 |
LAT ELECTIVE |
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| 6 |
LAT ELECTIVE |
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| 7 |
CLAS 312 |
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| 8 |
CLAS 317 |
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| 9 |
CLAS 318 |
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| 10 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
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| 11 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
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| 12 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
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| 13 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
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| 14 |
CLAS 425 (1 credit) |
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| 15 |
CLAS 426 (2 credits) |
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+ Passing grades on translation exam in Latin and on senior thesis |
BA in Classical Civilization
This interdisciplinary program allows non-language majors the opportunity to pursue the study of classical civilization. Students take core courses in Greek and Roman literature in translation, ancient history, art history, and mythology, and relevant electives in the Department of Greek and Latin and in other departments and schools of the University. They may take courses in Greek or Latin language, although these are not required. The major in Classical Civilization also requires the completion of a senior thesis.
Recommended sequence of courses
Freshman year: CLAS 211, 205, 206
Sophomore year: CLAS 317, 318
Junior year: CLAS 312, 313; two Classics electives
Senior year: two Classics electives; CLAS 425-426
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List of Courses Required for the Major in Classical Civilization |
| 1 |
CLAS 205 |
| 2 |
CLAS 206 |
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CLAS 211 |
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CLAS 312 |
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CLAS 313 |
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CLAS 317 |
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CLAS 318 |
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CLAS 425 (1 credit) |
| 9 |
CLAS 426 (2 credits) |
| 10 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
| 11 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
| 12 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE |
| 13 |
APPROVED ELECTIVE* |
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+ Passing grades on short-essay exam in classical civilization and on senior thesis |
*Up to three of these four electives may be GR or LAT courses beyond 102.
