Minors in Classical Studies

The Department of Classical Studies offers four minors in the subject areas of Classical Studies, Classical Languages, Myth Studies, and Modern Greek. The minor of Classical Studies introduces students to the history, culture, and literature (in translation) of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The minor in Classical Languages (Ancient Greek and/or Latin) trains students to engage deeply in classical literature and culture through readings in the original language. The minor in Myth Studies is designed as an interdisciplinary study, in which students choose from a range of courses in the Department of Classical Studies and in other departments to create an exploration of myth that responds to their own special interests, whether it be literature, intellectual history, religion, philosophy, anthropology, or some other area. The minor in Modern Greek introduces students to Modern Greek language, literature, and culture. In all cases, these minors develop habits of close reading, historical reasoning, and culture interpretation that strengthen students’ work across disciplines, from the humanities and social sciences to science, technology, and mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate basic understanding of the history and culture of ancient Greece and/or Rome.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of the vocabulary, morphology, and syntax of Ancient Greek and/or Latin to read standard works of the Classical period accurately.
• Acquire the skills necessary to use dictionaries, grammars, and other resources that aid the reading and understanding of Ancient Greek and/or Latin texts.
• Demonstrate, in their reading of Ancient Greek and/or Latin, an understanding of genre, style, cultural context, and the place of the text within the literary history of the ancient world.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, ideas about Ancient Greek and/or Latin literary texts.

Requirements

All required courses are 4 unit hours and must be completed with a grade of C or better to count for the minor.

Minor in Classical Studies

A minor in Classical Studies requires a minimum of six courses. The requirements are as follows:

• One of the following five courses:
  • CAS CG 101
  • CAS CL 101
  • CAS CL 102
  • CAS CL 321
  • CAS CL 322
• Five additional CAS CL or CG courses, one of which must be at the 300 level or above.

With permission of the faculty advisor, one related course from other departments may be counted towards this minor. Refer to the list of related courses recommended by the department.

Minor in Classical Languages

A minor in Classical Languages requires a minimum of six courses. The requirements are as follows:

• One survey course on Ancient Greece or Rome: CAS CL 101, CL 102, CL 321, or CL 322
• Five courses in Ancient Greek and/or Latin, one of which must be at the 300 level or above

Minor in Myth Studies

A minor in Myth Studies requires a minimum of six courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 213
• CAS CL 305
• Four classical civilization courses or courses offered by related departments with an emphasis on myth. Refer to the Classical Studies Programs section of this bulletin for recommended related courses.

Minor in Modern Greek

A minor in Modern Greek requires a minimum of five courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CG 101 (for students entering in fall 2021 and after)
• One of the following four courses:
  • CAS CL 101
  • CAS CL 102
  • CAS CL 321
  • CAS CL 322

• Three courses in Modern Greek above the level of CAS CG 112, such as:
  • CAS CG 211
  • CAS CG 212
  • CAS CG 350
  • CAS CG 356
  • CAS CG 357
  • CAS CG 359
  • CAS CG 491 or CAS CG 492