+ Classical Civilization
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Classical
civilization is an interdisciplinary major designed to acquaint
students with classical antiquity and the cultural foundations of
the Western world. It does not require intensive language training
of the Latin major or minor. This major or minor is designed to
help prepare students for careers in areas as diverse as archeology,
business, government service, law, ministry, museum curatorship,
public relations, writing and others.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in classical civilization
are expected to:
- Critically
read, imagine and interpret Greek and Roman literature in English
translation;
- Demonstrate
competence in at least two aspects of classical antiquity, such
as history, philosophy, art or literature;
- Apply the
question—how do we know what we know?—when imagining
ancient texts and cultures and in evaluating issues of current
concern;
- Demonstrate
ability to critique secondary literature on the ancient world;
- Use resources
available for study of the ancient world in articulating the influence
and relevance that antiquity has for us today;
- Communicate
logically and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Major,
Bachelor of Arts—minor required
(30 hours)
- CLCV 380,
381, 485, 486 required
- 6 electives
chosen from (although not required, LAT and GRK courses highly
recommended):
- ARTH
445, 446, 447, 448 (3)
- HIST
304, 305, 401, 441 or 442 (3)
- PHIL
211 (3)
- Any other
CLCV course
- GRK 101-202,
unless used to fulfill foreign language requirement
- LAT 101-202,
unless used to fulfill foreign language requirement
- Any GRK course
beyond 202
- Any LAT course
beyond 202
Minor
(21 hours)
Choose any of the above courses.
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