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Classical Studies

Catalog pages 243-244

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Committee in Charge Denver Graninger (History) Kyle Khellaf (Comp Lit & Lang) Benjamin King, (Comp Lit & Lang) Jozef Muller (Philosophy) Michele Salzman (History) Daryle Williams, Ph.D, Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, ex officio Erin Lam (Comp Lit & Lang)

The objective of the B.A. in Classical Studies is the furthering of knowledge of classical civilization through two emphases: the study of Greek and/or Latin language(s) and liter- ature(s) and the study of courses in English translation on topics including classical literature, history, politics, religion, mythology, and art in order to aid students’ appreciation of the Greek and Roman contributions to later Western civilization.

The student who majors in Classical Studies acquires a balanced yet focused view of the language, literature, thought, and civilization of Greece and Rome. The student also obtains the valuable skills of a better vocabulary, a sharper critical sense, logical analysis of texts, coherent argumentation, and a valuable perspective on our own society. Classical Studies majors receive a liberal arts education of traditional excellence and one widely esteemed by business and professional schools. A student may also pursue graduate training in Classics, Art History, History, Philosophy, or other related disciplines.

Major

Language Proficiency All students in Classical Studies must complete either LATN 001, LATN 002, and LATN 003 (or equivalents) or GRK 001, GRK 002, and GRK 003 (or equivalents). They must also complete 12 upper-division units (or the equivalent) of course work in Latin or Greek.

1. Language proficiency requirement:

a) either LATN 001, LATN 002, and LATN 003 (or equivalents) or GRK 001, GRK 002, and GRK 003 (or equivalents)

and

b) Twelve (12) upper-division units or the

equivalent of course work in Latin or Greek

2. Civilization requirement

Two courses from CLA 010A, CLA 010B, or CLA 010C, or CLA 010D

3. a) CPLT 001 or CPLT 001W and

1 lower- division CPLT course (8 units)

b) CPLT 193 (4 units). (CPLT 196 strongly

recommended but not required).

4. Twenty-four (24) units from the following:

a) Upper-division Latin or Greek literature

courses beyond the language profi- ciency requirement

b) AHS 147, AHS 148, CLA 100/HISE 110 CLA 102/CPAC 102, CLA 112/CPLT 112/RLST 117, CLA 113/CPAC 112/HISE 113, CLA 114/

CPLT 114, CLA 120 (E-Z), CLA 121/CPAC 121/POSC 121, CLA 132/AST 132/CHN 132/CPAC 132, CLA 141/CHN 141/CPAC 141, CLA 190, GRK 190, HISE 112, HISE 114/CPAC 133, HISE 115, HISE 116, HISE 117, HISE 118, HIST 103, HIST 110/CPAC 134, LATN 190, PHIL 120(E-Z), PHIL 121Q, POSC 110, RLST 136, THEA 125E

c) Other courses outside the Classics

program related to the major with approval of the student’s advisor.

Highly recommended lower-division courses are CLA 040 (Classical Mythology) and CLA 045 (The Ancient World in Film and Television). In their course selection, students should seek exposure to both the Greek and Roman com- ponents of the major.

Minor

The Classical Studies minor offers students a fundamental understanding of classical language and culture which form the basis of much of western civilization. The minor naturally complements liberal arts degrees in many areas, including History, Art History, Philosophy, English, and Religious Studies. Stu- dents profit from the skills associated with a degree in the classics, such as enhancement of analytical and critical abilities, communication skills, and verbal proficiency.

1. One course from CLA 010A, CLA 010B, or

CLA 010C

2. Either LATN 001, LATN 002, and LATN 003

(or equivalents) or GRK 001, GRK 002, and GRK 003 (or equivalents)

3. One upper-division course (4 units)

in either Latin or Greek

4. Three courses from among the following

(12 units)

a) Greek at or above the 100 level

b) Latin at or above the 100 level

c) AHS 147, AHS 148, CLA 100/HISE 110, CLA 102/CPAC 102, CLA 112/CPLT 112/RLST 117, CLA 113/CPAC 112/HISE 113, CLA 114/

CPLT 114, CLA 120 (E-Z), CLA 121/CPAC 121/POSC 121, CLA 132/AST 132/CHN 132/ CPAC 132, CLA 141/AST 145/CHN 141/ CPAC 141/POSC 140, CLA 190, GRK 190, HISE 111, HISE 112, HISE 114/CPAC 133, HISE 115, HISE 116, HISE 117, HISE 118, HIST 110/CPAC 134, LATN 190, PHIL 120 (E-Z), LATN 190, PHIL 121Q, POSC 110, RLST 136, THEA 125E

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.