Classical Studies

Classical Studies is an interdisciplinary major, with tracks in ancient language, classical civilization and teacher certification that brings students the history, literature and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans. These three tracks require proficiency in Latin or ancient Greek. A fourth track in modern Greek brings students the language, literature and culture of modern Greece and requires proficiency in modern Greek.

Overview

Students who major in classical studies often pursue graduate studies in classical languages and literature, art history, ancient history, archaeology, comparative literature and museum studies. Additional career opportunities are possible depending upon the track the student chooses. Small class sizes, emphasis on critical thinking and expression and a faculty committed to involvement in lower-level undergraduate courses also make this major appealing to students who want excellent preparation for entry to professional schools (e.g., medicine or law).

Specializations

There are four specializations in the classical studies major:

• Ancient Language
  The ancient languagespecialization is appropriate for students wishing to have direct contact with the literature and culture of the ancients, and for those who plan to do graduate study in Greek or Latin. Students interested in admission to competitive graduate programs need a minimum of three years of upper-division courses in ancient Greek or Latin and an additional year in the remaining language.
• Classical Civilization
  The classical civilizationspecialization is appropriate for those who desire a broad humanities background or are considering admission to graduate school in archaeology, ancient history or an unrelated field such as medicine or law. Students interested in admission to competitive graduate programs in archaeology or ancient history should consult the Department of Classics' undergraduate coordinator for information on specific requirements.
• Modern Greek
  The modern Greek specialization is appropriate for students wishing to have direct contact with the language, literature and culture of modern Greece and a closer acquaintance with ancient and medieval Greek civilization. Students study in greater detail the numerous communities of the diaspora, which includes the large and flourishing Greek-American communities of Florida, their history and contemporary culture. By learning a modern European language, students can work in translation, education, services, tourism, the entertainment industry and political or financial institutions with ties to Greece or Cyprus.
• Teacher Certification
  Students who want to be high-school Latin teachers should follow the teacher certification specialization. Students who pursue the Florida Teaching minor have the coursework and preparation for professional teacher certification in Florida when they graduate. Alternatively, students can consider a minor in educational studies that would be beneficial if applying to the ProTeach program. Students should consult the College of Education for more information.

Coursework for the Major

Students must complete 21-30 credit hours of coursework for the classical studies major; the total is dependent upon the specialization. Each specialization's coursework requirements are specified after the Critical Tracking section. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in a course for it to be applied to the major; no S/U courses can be applied. The Department of Classics requires that a minimum 15 credits of major-related courses be completed at the University of Florida.

All classical studies majors are also required to demonstrate proficiency in Latin, ancient Greek or modern Greek, depending on the specialization. Credits earned in language courses are not included in the 21-30 credit hours of coursework for the major.

Overseas Studies

Placement

Refer to Placement Testing and Evaluation for information on placement into Latin.

Critical Tracking

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements. For degree requirements outside of the major, refer to CLAS Degree Requirements — Structure of a CLAS Degree.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students

Semester 1

• 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5

Semester 2:

• Complete one Latin*, ancient Greek*, modern Greek * or classics course

Semester 3:

• Maintain one course completed

Semester 4:

• Complete one additional Latin*, ancient Greek*, modern Greek * or classics course with 2.5 critical-tracking GPA

Semester 5:

• Complete two additional Latin*, ancient Greek*, modern Greek * or classics courses with 2.5 critical-tracking GPA
  * Students should select their language taken based on the track they choose.

Ancient Language
Classical Civilization
Modern Greek
Teacher Certification

Ancient Language

Required Coursework

Students must demonstrate proficiency in Latin or ancient Greek through one of these four options:

1. 10 credit hours of beginning Latin or beginning ancient Greek:
1. LAT 1120 Beginning Latin 1, LAT 1121 Beginning Latin 2 and LAT 1104 Beginning Latin 3; or
   LAT 1130 Accelerated Latin 1 and LAT 1131 Accelerated Latin 2.
2. Or 8-10 credit hours of ancient Greek (GRE 1120 Beginning Ancient Greek 1 and GRE 1121 Beginning Ancient Greek 2; or
   GRE 1130 Accelerated Beginning Ancient Greek 1 and GRE 1131 Accelerated Beginning Ancient Greek 2).
3. Students with high school Latin complete the sequence based upon their score on the SAT II Latin test (or other placement mechanism).
2. A score of 3 or above on one of the AP Latin exams (Latin Literature or Vergil).
3. Completion of LNW 2630 (Latin Love Poetry) or a 2000-level ancient Greek course.
4. A 3000-level course in the original Latin or Greek literature.

In addition to demonstrating proficiency in Latin or ancient Greek, students must complete 21 hours of coursework for the major:

• Two courses on the ancient Graeco-Roman world (in English translation) from the Department of Classics or approved courses from the departments of Anthropology, Art, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Religion. At least one course must be 3000 level or above.
• Five courses at the 3000 level or above in Latin or Greek or a combination of Greek and Latin, including CLA 4931 Capstone Seminar. Students who complete the language requirement using a 3000-level course in Latin or Greek literature need only four Latin or Greek courses at the 3000 level or above.
• Students planning to go to graduate school in classical languages and literature will need more credit hours in ancient languages.

Recommended Semester Plan

Students are expected to complete the writing and math requirement while in the process of taking the courses below. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2. Students are also expected to complete the general education international (GE-N) and diversity (GE-D) requirements concurrently with another general education requirement (typically, GE-C, H or S).

* Students with prior Greek or Latin and an SAT II Latin score of 540 or higher, a 3 or higher on the AP Latin exam or a 4 or higher on the IB exam will begin with more advanced courses.

Classical Civilization

Required Coursework

Students must demonstrate proficiency in Latin or ancient Greek through one of these four options:

1. 10 credit hours of beginning Latin or beginning ancient Greek:
   1. LAT 1120 Beginning Latin 1, LAT 1121 Beginning Latin 2 and LAT 1104 Beginning Latin 3; or
      LAT 1130 Accelerated Latin 1 and LAT 1131 Accelerated Latin 2.
   2. Or 8-10 credit hours of ancient Greek (GRE 1120 Beginning Ancient Greek 1 and GRE 1121 Beginning Ancient Greek 2; or
      GRE 1130 Accelerated Beginning Ancient Greek 1 and GRE 1131 Accelerated Beginning Ancient Greek 2).
   3. Students with high school Latin complete the sequence based upon their score on the SAT II Latin test (or other placement mechanism).
2. A score of 3 or above in one of the AP Latin exams (Latin Literature or Vergil).
3. Completion of LNW 2630 (Latin Love Poetry) or a 2000-level ancient Greek course.
4. A 3000-level course in the original Latin or Greek literature.

In addition to demonstrating proficiency in Latin or ancient Greek, students must complete 24 hours of coursework for the major:

• 24 credits covering the ancient Graeco-Roman world (in English translation) from the Department of Classics or approved courses from the departments of Anthropology, Art, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Religion.
  • At least 18 credit hours must be 3000 level or above, including CLA 4931 Capstone Seminar.
  • Modern Greek may be taken for the six credit hours at the 1000/2000 level.

Recommended Semester Plan

Students are expected to complete the writing and math requirement while in the process of taking the courses below. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2. Students are also expected to complete the general education international (GE-N) and diversity (GE-D) requirements concurrently with another general education requirement (typically, GE-C, H or S).

* Students with prior Greek or Latin and an SAT II Latin score of 540 or higher, a 3 or higher on the AP Latin exam or a 4 or higher on the IB exam will begin with more advanced courses.

Modern Greek

Required Coursework

Students in the modern Greek specialization are required to demonstrate proficiency in modern Greek by completing the beginning sequence of modern Greek (10 credit hours: GRK 1130 and 1131) or (with department approval) the intermediate modern Greek sequence (3-6 credits).

In addition to demonstrating proficiency in modern Greek, students must complete 24 hours of coursework for the major:

• GRK 2200 Intermediate Modern Greek.
• Two courses at the 3000 level on the modern, medieval or ancient Greek world from the Department of Classics or approved courses from the departments of Anthropology, Art, European Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion and Women’s Studies.
• Five courses in modern Greek, Byzantine Greek, ancient Greek or Latin at the 3000 level or above, of which at least two courses must be in modern Greek. Included in these five courses is CLA 4931 Capstone Seminar.

Study-abroad programs are recommended and supported with scholarships for the cultivation of greater fluency in modern Greek.

Recommended Semester Plan

Students are expected to complete the writing and math requirement while in the process of taking the courses below. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2. Students are also expected to complete the general education international (GE-N) and diversity (GE-D) requirements concurrently with another general education requirement (typically, GE-C, H or S).

* At least two of these courses must be in modern Greek.

Teacher Certification

Required Coursework

Students in this track must demonstrate proficiency in Latin by fulfilling one of these four options:

1. 10 credit hours of beginning Latin: LAT 1120 Beginning Latin 1, LAT 1121 Beginning Latin 2 and LAT 1104 Beginning Latin 3; or
   LAT 1130 Accelerated Latin 1 and LAT 1131 Accelerated Latin 2.
   Students with high school Latin complete the sequence based upon their score on the SAT II Latin test (or other placement mechanism).
2. A score of 3 or above in one of the AP Latin exams (Latin Literature or Vergil).
3. Completion of LNW 2630 Latin Love Poetry.
4. A 3000-level course in the original Latin literature.

In addition to demonstrating proficiency in Latin, students must complete 30 hours of coursework for the major:

• 24 credit hours of advanced Latin, including:
  • 9 credit hours in Latin vocabulary, grammar and composition
  • 12 credit hours in Latin literature (not in translation)
  • 3 credit hours of CLA 4931 Capstone Seminar
• Two courses on the ancient Roman world (not in English translation) from the Department of Classics or from the departments of Anthropology, Art, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Religion. At least one of these must be 3000 level or above.
• Students planning to earn a state of Florida Latin teaching certificate need to make certain which courses dealing with Rome are appropriate for this option.

Recommended Semester Plan

Students are expected to complete the writing and math requirement while in the process of taking the courses below. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2. Students are also expected to complete the general education international (GE-N) and diversity (GE-D) requirements concurrently with another general education requirement (typically, GE-C, H or S).

*Students with prior Greek or Latin and an SAT II Latin score of 540 or higher, a 3 or higher on the AP Latin exam or a 4 or higher on the IB exam will begin with more advanced courses.