Requirements for the Major in Classics
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The Classics major offers an interdisciplinary program
that is diverse and rigorous. Students are exposed to the whole range
of disciplines in classical studies: literature, history, mythology, religion,
philosophy, and art & archaeology. The major provides a distinctive
liberal arts foundation for students pursuing any career.
Careers in Classics include teaching at the high school
or university level and museum work.
Majors are strongly advised to take advantage of SU's
opportunities to study abroad. Students may pursue summer or academic
year study at College Year in Athens, The Intercollegiate
Center for Classical Studies, or SU Summer Study Abroad.
A student majoring in Classics must meet the following
requirements:
a. 4 courses of earned college level Latin and 4 courses of
earned college level Greek, including six semester hours of upper level
work in either Latin or Greek
b. six semester hours of Classics in Translation (see list below)
c. six addiitional upper level hours in either (1) Latin and/or
Greek or (2) Classics in Translation
d. Capstone (07-953)
e. at least 24 semester hours must be upper level.
Courses that may be counted toward requirements b and c include:
- 07-103. INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF ART: ART OF THE ANCIENT AND
MEDIEVAL WORLD. See Art History 71-103. (POK-Aesthetic Experience:
Lecture) (Fall)
- 07-203. GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY. A study of the myths and religion
of Graeco-Roman tradition, with attention to the heritage of classical
mythology in Western literature and art. Extensive readings of ancient
works in translation. Also English 10-203 and Religion 19-403. (POK-American
and Western Cultural Heritage)
- 07-313. GREEK CIVILIZATION. A study of the rise and development
of Greek civilization, with special emphasis on the cultural contributions
to Western civilization. May be repeated with change of content. Also
History 16-313. (POK-American and Western Cultural Heritage)
- 07-323. ROMAN CIVILIZATION. A study of the rise and development
of Roman civilization, with special emphasis on cultural contributions
to Western civilization. May be repeated with change of content. Also
History 16-323. (POK-American and Western Cultural Heritage)
- 07-333. HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY: ANCIENT. See Philosophy 18-413.
- 07-353. CLASSICAL AND HELLENISTIC ART. See Art History 71-443. (POK-Aesthetic
Experience: Lecture)
- 07-363. WORLD ARCHITECTURE I: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL TRADITIONS. See
Art History 71-703. (POK-Aesthetic Experience: Lecture) (Fall, odd-numbered
years)
- 07-001, 002, 003, 004. SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change
in content.
- 07-301, 302, 303, 304.SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change
in content.
- 07-941, 942, 943, 944. ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
- 07-951, 952, 953, 954. INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change
in content.
- 07-963. SEMINAR IN CLASSICS. An interdisciplinary study of various
aspects of Greek and Roman antiquity. May be repeated with change
of content.
The Capstone consists of a semester-long research project which
encompasses a wide range within the area of Classical studies. The project
culminates with an oral presentation to an interdepartmental committee
chosen by the student and the faculty project advisor.
Click for a list of on-line Classics syllabi
or Classics courses offered in the current academic
year .
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Hal Haskell (haskell@southwestern.edu)
, (512) 863-1554
or
Dr. Glenda Carl (carlg@southwestern.edu)
, (512) 863-1590 |
