Classical Studies

Program of Study

Program Requirements

General Greek 101-102-103, Greek 111-112-113,

Education or Latin 101-102-103-204

Concentration 5-6 courses in Latin or 6 courses in Greek

3 courses in Greek or Roman history, philosophy, science, religion, or art

3 departmental courses on classical literature in translation (see above description for distribution
requirements)

1 ClCiv 298 (bachelor's paper)

12-13

The Preprofessional Variant. College students who intend to continue classical studies at the graduate level are advised to elect a program that will give them greater linguistic proficiency and a grounding in both classical languages. In the preprofessional variant, six language courses are added to the basic requirements and two other courses are subtracted. The courses required in this variant are:

1. Nine courses in one classical language (either Greek or Latin), and six courses in the other.
2. Two courses in Greek or Roman history, philosophy, science, religion, or art.
3. Two departmental courses (ClCiv 260-97) based on the study of classical literature in translation.
4. An independent study course on the subject of the bachelor's paper.

Except for the number of courses, the requirements within each category are the same as those set out in the preceding section.

(Preprofessional Variant)

General Education Latin 101-102-103-204

Concentration 11 courses in Latin and Greek

2 courses in Greek or Roman history, philosophy, science, religion, or art

2 departmental courses on classical literature in translation

1 ClCiv 298 (bachelor's paper)

16

Bachelor's Paper. All candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in classical studies are required to write a bachelor's paper. By May 15 of the junior year, students must submit a proposal that states the topic of the bachelor's paper and is signed by the faculty member who has agreed to direct the bachelor's paper. Students are expected to read on the topic of the bachelor's paper during the summer. In the autumn of the senior year, students are required to take an independent studies course supervised by the faculty director of the bachelor's paper. This course is devoted to research and the preparation of a draft of the bachelor's paper. As part of the course, students attend biweekly meetings with other seniors to discuss their work on the bachelor's paper. The grade for the independent studies course is based both on participation in the course and on the completed bachelor's paper. The bachelor's paper is due on May 1 of the senior year. Copies must be submitted to the faculty supervisor, a second reader, and the director of undergraduate studies. In order for a student to be recommended for honors, the bachelor's paper must be judged worthy of honors both by the faculty supervisor and the second reader.

Grading. The first-year sequences in Latin and Greek (Latin 101-102-103, Greek 101-102-103, and Greek 111-112-113) and the courses in Greek and Latin composition are open for P/N grading for students not using these courses to meet the College or concentration language requirements. All other courses in classics may only be taken for letter grades.

Honors. To be recommended for an honors degree, a student must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better and must demonstrate superior ability in the bachelor's paper to interpret Greek or Latin source material and to develop a coherent argument.

The John G. Hawthorne Prize in Classical Studies. The John G. Hawthorne Prize in Classical Studies is a cash award made annually to the graduating senior with the best record of achievement in classical languages, literatures, or civilization. All students concentrating in classical studies are eligible for consideration, although nominations are not limited to concentrators in classical studies.

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