2023-2024 Course Catalog
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The Minor in Classical Studies in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures requires the completion of 18 credit hours from the following list. At least 6 credit hours must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. 6 credit hours maximum may be counted at the 1000 level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| Select 6 courses of the following: | 18 | |
| Egyptian Art and Architecture | ||
| Greek Art and Architecture | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| Roman Art and Architecture | ||
| The Ancient Mediterranean World | ||
| Fairytale, Folklore, and Magic: Popular Literature in Ancient Greece and Rome | ||
| Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology | ||
| Topics in Ancient Greek and Latin Literature | ||
| Mythology, Philosophy and Video Games | ||
| Study Abroad | ||
| Classical and New Testament Greek | ||
| Classical and New Testament Greek | ||
| Ancient History | ||
| Ancient Greek and Roman Women | ||
| Classics in the Modern World | ||
| The Greek City | ||
| The Roman Revolution | ||
| Roman Britain | ||
| The World of Alexander the Great | ||
| The Later Roman Empire | ||
| Elementary Latin | ||
| Elementary Latin | ||
| Ancient Through Medieval Philosophy | ||
| New Testament | ||
| Jesus in Earliest Christianity | ||
| Orthodoxy and Heresy in Early Christianity | ||
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
When offered, the following courses may also be included in the Classical Studies minor by substitution, when the topics pertain to Classical Studies. Consult the Classical Studies advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 3004 | Topics in Art History | 3 |
| RLCL 4324 | Topics in Religion and Culture | 3 |
| PHIL 4014 | Special Topics in Philosophy | 3 |
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the Classical Studies minor. The in-minor GPA is calculated as the GPA in all courses the student has taken in the Classical Studies minor. A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be earned by Classical Studies minors in all courses taken to satisfy the Classical Studies minor.
Independent Study (CLA 2974 Independent Study or CLA 4974 Independent Study), Special Study (CLA 2984 Special Study and CLA 4984 Special Study), or Undergraduate Research (CLA 4994 Undergraduate Research) in any department may also be substituted if the topic is fitting; consult the Classical Studies advisor. Substitutions must be approved by the Classical Studies advisor. No course taken Pass/Fail can be included in a Classical Studies Minor.
All classes are three credits.
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