UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08

College of Letters and Science

Classics

The Classics program offers instruction in the classical Greek and Latin languages and literatures and in the civilizations of Greece and Rome. Courses offered in the area of classical civilization are open to any interested student, whether a major or not, as long as prerequisites are met; they do not assume a knowledge of Greek or Latin.

Students planning to pursue graduate study in classics should consult with the undergraduate advisor early in their undergraduate career.

Course of Study: Major

There are three major concentrations: Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization. Students who major in the Classics program must complete at least 15 credits of the major in 300-level or above courses in residence at UWM. All students must complete a research experience in their major.

Greek and Latin Major Concentrations

Students wishing to major in a classical language may elect a concentration in Greek or Latin. To be admitted to either, students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 in their college Greek and Latin courses. Students electing the Greek or Latin option for the major fulfill the research requirement inthe context of all 500-level courses.

A concentration in Greek requires 34 credits as follows:

1. 16 credits in the following courses:

Greek 103

First Semester Greek

4

Greek 104

Second Semester Greek

4

Greek 205

Third Semester Greek

4

Greek 306

Fourth Semester Greek

4

2. At least 18 credits from any combination of the following courses:

Greek 272

The New Testament

1-2

Greek 501*

Readings in Classical Greek Prose: (Subtitle)

3

Greek 502*

Readings in Classical Greek Poetry: (Subtitle)

3

Greek 699*

Directed Reading

1-3

*Retakable with change in topic (for Greek 501 & 502, 9 cr. max in each)

A concentration in Latin requires 34 credits as follows:

1. 19 credits in the following courses:

Latin 103

First Semester Latin

4

Latin 104

Second Semester Latin

4

Latin 205

Third Semester Latin

4
Latin 306 Fourth Semester Latin 4

Latin 508

Latin Prose Composition

3

2. At least 15 credits from any combination of the following courses:

Latin 501*

Readings in Latin Prose: (Subtitle)

3

Latin 502*

Readings in Latin Poetry: (Subtitle)

3

Latin 699*

Directed Reading

1-3

*Retakable with change in topic (for Latin 501 & 502, 9 cr max in each)

Classical Civilization Major Concentration

Students interested in studying classical civilization without advanced study of Greek or Latin may choose the concentration in classical civilization, which requires a minimum of 35 credits distributed as follows:

1. 2 semesters of college Latin or Greek for a total of 6 credits;

2. the following courses in classical civilization:

Classic 170

Classical Mythology

2

Classic 201

Introduction to Greek Life and Literature

3

Classic 202

Introduction to Roman Life and Literature

3

Classic 301

The Life and Literature of Classical Athens:Herodotus and Dramatists

3

Classic 302

War and Politics in Ancient Greece

3

Classic 303

The Life and Literature of the Roman Empire

3

Classic 304

The Graeco-Roman World: (Subtitle)

3

3. nine credits in elective courses from Classics or related disciplines.

Course of Study: Classics Minor

Students wishing to minor in a classical language may elect a concentration in either Greek or Latin. The requirement for a minor in either language is no fewer than l8 credits, at least 9 of which must be upper-division courses completed in residence at UWM. To be admitted to a minor concentration in either Latin or Greek, students must achieve a GPA of 2.5 in their college Latin or Greek courses.

Related Program

Ancient Mediterranean Studies Certificate Program

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