The Major in Latin requires a minimum of eight courses (majors consist of a minimum of 30 credits):
- Latin 14-954 (Capstone)
- Seven additional courses in Latin, five of which must be upper level
(click here for 2017/2018 catalog requirements)
Incoming students who place into the language sequence may be eligible for credit.
A student majoring in Latin (through 2009/2010 catalog) must meet the following requirements: a minimum of 30 semester hours, of which at least 18 hours must be upper level (courses numbered above 200).
The upper-level program can be tailored to meet individual student needs.
Courses offered are:
Students majoring in Latin are encouraged to study for a semester or year at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies or at College Year at Athens.
The Capstone consists of a semester-long research project, which encompasses a wide range within the area of Latin studies. The project culminates with a formal paper and an oral presentation to an interdepartmental committee, chosen by the student and the faculty project advisor.
Students who major in Latin, and who place 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.
In addition to Latin courses, Latin majors are strongly urged to take interdisciplinary courses on ancient civilization, philosophy, literature, mythology, and art and archaeology.
Minoring
(click here for 2017/2018 catalog requirements)
The Latin minor requires a minimum of 18 semester hours, of which at least 12 hours must be upper level (courses numbered above 200). The upper level program can be tailored to meet individual student needs.
A student minoring in Classics (through 2009/2010 catalog) must meet the following requirements: five courses in Latin (minors consist of a minimum of 18 credits, twelve of which must be upper level).
Students who 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.
In addition to Latin courses, Latin minors are strongly urged to take interdisciplinary courses on ancient civilization, philosophy, literature, mythology, and art and archaeology.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Hal Haskell (haskell@southwestern.edu) (512) 863-1554
or
Dr. Glenda Carl (carlg@southwestern.edu) (512) 863-1590