Major/Minor Requirements

The Classics Major

A stringent major that might lead to graduate study in classics requires two years worth of work beyond the intermediate level in one language, preferably almost that much in the other, coverage of an extensive reading list and work (measured by the comprehensive examination) to establish historical, philosophical and art-historical framework for the literature.  Other students will spend less time on the languages (perhaps concentrating on one of them) and emphasize one or more non-classics program areas. The Department will provide formal or informal colloquia to bring together the studies of advanced students and faculty. Distinction in Classics will be awarded for the theses of an excellence beyond the mere grade of A. 

All students majoring in classics will: 

• complete 7-14 units (including work at the 300 level or above in language) of Courses in the Department
• pass comprehensive examinations based on the department reading list, including reading in at least one classical language, and present senior theses or the equivalent.

Requirements of the Departmental Minor in Classics

Our new departmental minor will make it easier to include Classics in your CC education even if you have strong major interests elsewhere that prevent a full double major.

Students minoring in Classics will complete the following:

• A 2-block introductory sequence, normally chosen from our Classics/History/First-Year Experience offerings.
• 2 units of Greek and/or Latin language, including one unit at the intermediate level.
• One further unit at the 300 level or above, as a capstone for the minor.
• A paper or project, normally submitted in the capstone course, which should draw on the student's whole classical studies experience.

Thematic Minor in the Ancient World