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+ Classical Civilization
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Shatzel Hall, 419-372-2667
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:
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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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