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  CLASSICS AREA

CLASSICS AREA

Division of Humanities

Professor Halford W. Haskell, PhD (Chair)

Contributing Faculty:

Professor Thomas Noble Howe, PhD (Art)

Associate Professor Glenda Warren Carl, PhD (Latin)

Assistant Professor Philip E. Hopkins, PhD (Philosophy)

Assistant Professor Pam Haskell, PhD (part-time)

Classics is a broad field covering Greco-Roman antiquity from the very earliest periods (prehistory) to the dissolution of the Roman Empire. This interdisciplinary field embraces and combines the disciplines of literature and language, anthropology, archaeology, art history, religion, philosophy, and history. Through the study of primary material (Latin and Greek texts, in the original or in translation; archaeological and art historical artifacts), students gain an appreciation for ancient societies that continues to illuminate our own. Students must not only master basic factual material, but also learn how to synthesize sometimes disparate material.

The rigor involved in the study of Classics prepares one for a variety of careers, and is recognized by various professional schools and business schools as providing a highly desirable and distinctive intellectual foundation for graduate work in any field.

High school enrollment figures reflect a renewed interest in the study of Classics, and there is a great demand for high school Latin teachers. Other careers in Classics include university teaching and museum work.

Southwestern University offers majors in Classics and in Latin, and minor programs in Latin and in Greek.

-A student majoring in Classics must meet the following minimum requirements:

A. four courses of earned college level Latin and four courses of earned college level Greek (3 or 4 credit hour courses may be used to satisfy this requirement), including six semester hours of upper level work in either Latin or Greek

B. six semester hours of Classics in Translation (see following list)

C. six additional upper level hours in either:

1. Latin and/or Greek, or

2. Classics in Translation

D. at least 24 semester hours must be at the upper level.

The Latin major requires a minimum of 30 semester hours, of which at least 18 must be upper level.

The minor in Latin and in Greek requires a minimum of 18 semester hours, of which at least 12 must be upper level.

Majors are strongly advised to take advantage of opportunities to study or excavate abroad. Students may pursue semester or academic year study at College Year in Athens or at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome. Summer study possibilities include SU travel/study programs in Greece and Turkey. In addition, students may participate in the excavation at Hacimusalar, Turkey, a unique opportunity for students at the undergraduate level.

The Capstone experience consists of a semester-long research project which encompasses a wide range of topics within the area of Classical studies. The project culminates with an oral presentation to an interdepartmental committee chosen by the student and faculty project advisor.

All entering students who have taken Latin in high school are to take the MAPS placement exam, to be administered during fall orientation. The results of the exam will be use to help establish placement. Please note that credit hours are not granted for placement.

Because the study of language grammar is sequential, students are required to take the basic grammar courses in their proper order, which is 014, 024, 113, and 123, and to earn a grade of C- or better in each course of the sequence. These courses may not be taken concurrently.

Students who major or minor in Latin and who have placed out of the foreign language requirement as entering first-year students may take a Latin exam for credit. Students may earn up to six semester hours of lower level credit upon successful completion of the exam. Credit will be awarded upon completion of all other major or minor requirements.

The Classics Committee is comprised of contributing faculty, with the Professor of Classics serving as Chair.

Greek (GRK)

13-014, 024 GREEK I & II. A two-semester course. Essentials of grammar, composition, and reading.
13-113, 123 GREEK III & IV. A two-semester course of selections from classical and New Testament Greek. Prerequisite: Greek 13-014 and 024 with a grade of C- or better.

13-001, 002, 003, 004SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
13-301, 302, 303, 304SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
13-443 INTERMEDIATE TUTORIAL.
13-903 ADVANCED TUTORIAL.
13-941, 942, 943, 944ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
13-951, 952, 953, 954INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change of content.

Latin (LAT)

14-014, 024 LATIN I & II. A two-semester course. Essentials of grammar, composition, and reading.
14-113, 123 LATIN III & IV. A two-semester course. Readings in Petronius in the fall semester, Vergil in the spring. Prerequisite: Completion of Latin 14-024 or the equivalent with a grade of C- or better.
14-403 LIVY. Elements of grammar and style in an historical context.
14-423 TACITUS. Elements of grammar and style in an historical context.
14-503 HORACE. Elements of grammar and style in an historical context.

14-001, 002, 003, 004SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
14-301, 302, 303, 304SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
14-443 INTERMEDIATE TUTORIAL.
14-903 ADVANCED TUTORIAL.
14-951, 952, 953, 954INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with changed content.
14-983 HONORS. By invitation only.

Classics (CLA)

The following courses offered in English may be counted toward requirements B and C of the Classics major. Students may petition the Classics Committee to include other appropriate courses on this list.

†07-103HISTORY OF ART I. See Art History 71-103. (POK-Aesthetic Experience: Lecture) (Fall)
†07-203GREEK 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)
†07-313GREEK 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)
†07-323ROMAN CIVILIZATION. A study of the rise and development of Roman civilization, with special emphasis on the 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.
†07-353GREEK ART. See Art History 71-323. (POK-Aesthetic Experience: Lecture) (Spring, even-numbered years)
†07-363WORLD ARCHITECTURE I. See Art History 71-703. (POK-Aesthetic Experience: Lecture) (Fall, odd-numbered years)

07-001, 002, 003, 004SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in content.
07-301, 302, 303, 304SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in content.
07-941, 942, 943, 944ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
07-951, 952, 953, 954INDEPENDENT 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.