Greek and Latin BA

The Greek and Latin major is a designated capstone major. Undergraduate students take a capstone seminar in which they use the skills and expertise acquired in earlier coursework to research, analyze, and complete a written paper or project. They identify and analyze ancient classical documents, material evidence, or other forms of primary sources and demonstrate their critical skills by engaging in presentations and weekly discourse with their peers.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Classics

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Arts

Preparation for the Major

Complete 10 courses as follows:

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Elementary Greek Sequence

Complete the standard three-course sequence or the intensive one-course option. Greek 16 substitutes for Greek 1, 2, and 3.

Select 1 from 2 options:

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Standard Sequence

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Complete all three courses.

The Major

Complete 11 courses as follows: eight upper-division Greek and Latin courses, three upper-division courses in classical civilization and/or ancient history, and one capstone seminar.

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1. Upper-Division Greek and Latin Courses

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2. Upper-Division Classical Civilization and/or Ancient History Courses

Select three upper-division courses. Options include any upper-division courses in classical civilization or the ancient history courses listed below.

Select 3 from 11 options:

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3. Capstone Seminar

Complete the following course:

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Honors Program

The honors program is open to Greek and Latin majors with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or better in departmental courses and an overall GPA of 3.25 or better. All honors students are required to take Classics 191 in their junior year before beginning work on the honors thesis.

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Honors Thesis

Students must enroll in Classics 198A and 198B in consecutive terms to write a thesis. To qualify for honors, students must complete Classics 198A and 198B with grades of A- or better. To qualify for highest honors, students must complete them with grades of A. Only course 198B may be applied toward the upper-division classical civilization requirement.

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