Classics Major, BA - Honors Classical Languages Concentration

The Honors Classical Languages concentration consists of 30 hours. The student must maintain a minimum B+ average in Classical language courses and a minimum cumulative B+ average at UT. In strict consultation with a departmental advisor, the student pursuing Honors in Classical languages may select 9 non-language hours from among the courses listed below, of which 6 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher. 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. These 15 hours include 3 thesis hours (CLAS 498 ). The student will present an Honors thesis (CLAS 498 ) which must receive a grade of B+ or better to permit graduation with Honors.

Select 18 hours:

CLAS 251 - Intermediate Latin I 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 252 - Intermediate Latin II 3 Credit Hours *
CLAS 261 - Intermediate Greek: Grammar Review and Readings 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 264 - Intermediate Greek: Epic Poetry 3 Credit Hours *
CLAS 351 - Cicero and Sallust 3 Credit Hours *
CLAS 352 - Roman Lyric Poetry 3 Credit Hours *
CLAS 401 - Greek Poetry 3 Credit Hours *
CLAS 402 - Greek Prose 3 Credit Hours *
CLAS 405 - Selected Readings from Greek Literature 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 406 - Selected Readings from Greek Literature 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 414 - Cicero and Techniques of Latin Prose Composition 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 431 - Selected Readings from Latin Literature 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 432 - Selected Readings from Latin Literature 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 435 - Medieval Latin 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 471 - Special Topics in Medieval Latin Literature 3 Credit Hours

Complete 3 hours (honors thesis):

CLAS 498 - Honors Thesis 3 Credit Hours

Select 9 hours (at least 6 upper-level):

ANTH 403 - Archaeology and History of Mesopotamia 3 Credit Hours
Any 200-level or above Classics courses (see note below).
HIME 382 - Archaeology of Ancient Israel 3 Credit Hours
HIME 400 - Archaeology and History of Mesopotamia 3 Credit Hours
HIME 486 - Studies in the Ancient Near East 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 320 - Ancient Western Philosophy 3 Credit Hours *
REST 312 - Early Judaism 3 Credit Hours *
REST 321 - New Testament and Christian Origins 3 Credit Hours *
Note: CLAS 273 may not be used toward the major.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .

Undergraduates

Graduate Students

Classics Major, BA - Honors Classical Languages Concentration

Select 18 hours:

Complete 3 hours (honors thesis):

Select 9 hours (at least 6 upper-level):