Ancient Civilization
Major
This major is sponsored by the Schools of Art and Art History and Religion and the Departments of Classics and History. The major concentrates on the ancient civilization of the Mediterranean world and draws on courses offered by various departments of the University. It is not primarily a preparation for a graduate degree program in classics; nevertheless, it provides a sound basis for preparing teachers at the secondary school and junior college levels. It also provides a sound basis in liberal arts for preprofessional training in law, medicine, or the other professions.
In addition to the normal college requirements for the B.A., the following are the specific requirements of the major:
- Ancient art (6 s.h.)
- Ancient history (6 s.h.)
- Ancient philosophy or religion (6 s.h.)
- Classics (either "classics in English" courses, or Latin or Greek language courses, 9 s.h.)
- Appropriate courses in art, history, philosophy, religion, or linguistics (3 s.h.)
Of the required 30 semester hours, at least 15 must be at the advanced level. These include courses in English at the 100 level and Latin and Greek language courses at the intermediate and advanced levels (20L:011-012 or 20G:011-012).
To comply with the Regents' Policy on Student Outcomes Assessment, the Department of Classics has established the following method of assessing the level of achievement of students completing our two departmental majors. Every student will maintain a portfolio to account for progress in attaining the objectives of the major. The required portfolio is submitted to the undergraduate advisor by midterm of the semester in which he/she intends to graduate. Formal approval of the portfolio is required for graduation.
The portfolio for majors in Ancient Civilization will include the required coversheet and a paper or papers on some aspect of the ancient world, totaling 10-15 pages in length. At least one of these papers should demonstrate proficiency in correct use and documentation of primary and/or secondary source materials. Download the coversheet here: Microsoft Word file or pdf.
Minor
The minor in Ancient Civilization requires 15 s.h. in Classics courses, 12 s.h. of which must be at the advanced level. All courses in Greek numbered 20G:011 or above and all courses in Latin numbered 20L:011 or above are considered advanced for the minor. Appropriate courses in art, religion, history, and philosophy, as approved by the undergraduate advisor, also may be counted toward a minor in Ancient Civilization.
For more information on the Ancient Civilization major or minor, please contact the Department.