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  • Classical Studies

    The Bachelor of Arts in classical studies, with specializations in classical civilization, ancient language, teacher certification or modern Greek studies provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts through study of the language, literature, monuments and history of ancient Greece and Rome. Students will develop linguistic, critical thinking and writing skills while gaining knowledge of classical civilization. Students also will explore the connection between the ancient and modern worlds and discover the contributions of classical culture to western civilization.


    Classical Studies major page

    Before Graduating Students Must

    • Successfully complete a department capstone course for majors.
    • Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

    Students in the Major will Learn to

    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

    1. Translate passages of Latin, ancient Greek or Modern Greek literature into English.
    2. Recognize and explain the connection between the ancient and modern worlds and the contribution of Classical culture to Western civilization.
    3. Write competently in Latin, ancient Greek, or Modern Greek using correct grammar and vocabulary of one or more of these languages. For Modern Greek, speak and comprehend competently.
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    Curriculum Map

    I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

    Courses Content Critical Thinking Communication

    SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3
    Classical Civilization
    CLA 2100, 2120, 3114 I  
    CLA 3111, 3151, 3430, 3500, 3501, 3791, 3793, 3930 R
    CLA 3160, 3700   I
     
    CLA 4173, 4880   R
     
    CLA 4931 Capstone   A  
    CLT 2044 I  
    CLT 3102, 3230, 3291, 3340   R
     
    CLT 3370, 3371   I
     
    Greek, Ancient
    GRE 1120, 1121 and 1130, 1131 I
    I
    GRW 2200, 2201, 2250 R I
    R
    GRW 3102, 3300, 3303, 3501, 4330, 4340, 4380, 4700, 4930 A R
    A
    Greek, Modern
    GRK 1120, 1121 and 1130, 1131 I
    I
    GRK 2200, 2201 R I
    R
    GRK 4300 A R
    A
    Latin
    LAT 1120, 1101, 1104 and 1130, 1131 I
    I
    LNW 2321, 2560, 2630, 2660 R I
    R
    LNW 3220, 3310, 3320, 3360, 3380, 3490, 3644, 3660, 3930 A R
    A
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    Assessment Types

    • Translations
    • Group presentations
    • Research papers
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