Two tracks are available within the Classics major. The major track in Classical Civilization offers immersion in the culture, literature, and history of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds through readings in English translation with only a small amount of required coursework in ancient language. Students seeking to acquire expertise in the Latin language in addition to a foundation in ancient history and literature may elect the major track in Latin. Classics has a VDOE endorsement in the Teaching of Latin, permitting successful students who undertake the appropriate coursework to leave VWU certified to teach high school Latin.
Major: Classical Civilization Track (BA)
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
Language One of the following: |
4 |
Civilization, Culture, & Traditions* Three of the following: |
8 |
Synthesis and Specialization‡ Four of the following: |
16 |
| CLAS 430: Topics in Classics (Senior Thesis) | 4 |
| Total | 32 |
*Other appropriate courses whose primary focus is the ancient world and/or its Nachleben may also be counted toward this category for the Classical
Civilization Track of the Classics Major, with the permission of the Classics Coordinator.
‡ Other appropriate 300/400-level courses in related disciplines such as Art History may also be counted toward these 16 hours, subject to the approval of the Classics Department Chair.
Major: Latin Track (BA)
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
Civilization, Culture, Traditions* Three of the following: |
12 |
Language, Translation, Rhetoric, Textual Analysis, and Etymology Three of the following: |
12 |
Synthesis and Specialization‡ One of the following: |
4 |
| CLAS 430: Topics in Classics (Senior Thesis) | 4 |
| Total | 32 |
*Other appropriate courses whose primary focus is the ancient world and/or its Nachleben may also be counted toward this category for the Classical
Civilization Track of the Classics Major, with the permission of the Classics Coordinator.
‡ Other appropriate 300/400-level courses in related disciplines such as Art History may also be counted toward these 16 hours, subject to the approval of the Classics Department Chair.
Minor Requirements: Classical Civilization
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Three courses designated as CLAS, LATN, or GREK (for Greek, contact the Classics coordinator) | 12 |
| Two other courses designated as CLAS, LATN, or GREK, or other courses about the ancient world from other rubrics, as approved by the Classics coordinator. | 8 |
| Total | 20* |
*At least 12 of the 20 semester hours must be at the 300-400 level.
Minor Requirements: Latin
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Three courses in Latin (at least two at 300/400 level | 12 |
| Two other from either Latin or Greek or courses in art history, religious studies, philosophy as approved by department coordinator. (One course must be at least at the 300/400 level.). |
8 |
| Total | 20 |
*At least 12 of the 20 semester hours must be at the 300-400 level.