Classics Major, BA – Classical Civilization Concentration

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College Requirements

Arts and Sciences

Major Requirements

The concentration in classical civilization consists of 30 hours.

Complete:

CLAS 201 - Introduction to Classical Civilization *

Select 12 hours:

any 200-level or above Classics courses (except CLAS 273 )

Select 15 hours:

any Classics course numbered 300 or above
CLAS 251 - Intermediate Latin I *
CLAS 252 - Intermediate Latin II *
CLAS 261 - Intermediate Greek: Grammar Review and Readings *
CLAS 264 - Intermediate Greek: Epic Poetry *
HIST 382 - Archaeology of the Biblical World
HIST 400 - History and Archaeology of Mesopotamia
PHIL 320 - Ancient Western Philosophy *

Honors Classical Civilization Concentration

The Honors Classical Civilization concentration consists of 30 hours. The required core of the major is CLAS 201 *, which the student must pass with a B+ or higher. 9 hours may be from any courses in the Classics Department numbered 200 and above (excluding CLAS 273 ). In strict consultation with a departmental advisor, the student pursuing Honors in Classical Civilization will select an additional 15 hours from Classics courses numbered 300 or above, HIST 382 and HIST 400 , and PHIL 320 *, to design a program that will advance his or her understanding of a particular specialty within the field of Classical Civilization. To graduate with Honors, the student must maintain a minimum B+ average in Classics Department courses and a minimum cumulative B+ average at UT. In total, the student must take a minimum of 15 hours of Honors courses, not all of which need to be in the major subject area. The student will present an Honors thesis (CLAS 498 ) which must receive a grade of B+ or higher to permit graduation with Honors.