Classics, Emphasis in Classical Languages with Honors, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Preparation for the Major

(20 units)

• CLASS 101G - Ancient Greek I Units: 5 (10 unit sequence)
• CLASS 202G - Ancient Greek II Units: 5 (10 unit sequence)

• and

• CLASS 101L - Latin I Units: 5 (10 unit sequence)
• CLASS 202L - Latin II Units: 5 (10 unit sequence)

Language Requirement

Majors in Emphasis in Classical Languages with Honors require completion of six upper division units in Greek and six upper division units in Latin in addition to lower division prerequisites in Greek and Latin.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

• Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10

• or

• HUM 390W - Writing in the Humanities Units: 3

International Experience

The department requires international experience for the emphasis in classical languages with honors. A student who has completed the Preparation for the Major may apply to the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (ICCS) or an equivalent approved program in Greece or Italy for a semester abroad. Units taken during this semester abroad may apply toward the major if approved in advance by a department adviser.

Major

A minimum of 30 upper division units to include

• CLASS 320 - Epic and the Novel Units: 3
• HUM 490 - Senior Seminar in Classics and Humanities Units: 3

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• HIST 502 - Ancient Greece Units: 3

• or

• HIST 503 - Ancient Rome Units: 3