Classics (BA)

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Affiliation: School of Arts & Letters

Classics is a field of study comprised of the languages, literature, history, philosophy, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. The curriculum of the program is purposefully interdisciplinary and inter-departmental in nature, seeking through the participation and cooperation of many elements of the University community to provide for students as complete a view as possible of the various aspects of human life in classical antiquity. Instruction in the liberal arts has traditionally been grounded in the “Classics,” for the interdisciplinary nature of the discipline is such that students are encouraged to cultivate skills of inquiry, analysis, and communication. Consequently, the program corresponds very closely to the stated mission of Truman State University, the designated public Liberal Arts and Sciences institution for the state of Missouri.

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS IN CLASSICS

Seniors who wish to graduate with Honors in Classics must meet the following requirements:

3.50 or better overall GPA
3.50 or better GPA in the major
Excellence in Greek and/or Latin languages (demonstrated by superior achievement on the local senior tests, a winning placement or honorable mention on a national Eta Sigma Phi contest test, or superior performance in a course such as Latin Prose Composition)
Excellence in research (demonstrated by superior presentation of capstone, Truman Student Research Conference, or other conference or publication)
Positive contribution to the promotion of the discipline (tutoring, Classics Club, etc.)
Approval of non-abstaining faculty (Classical Studies Committee).

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

Liberal Studies Program Requirements: 31-57 Credits

Missouri Statute Requirement: 1-3 Credits

Bachelor of Arts Requirement: 0-6 Credits

Intermediate proficiency in ONE foreign language

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 33 Credits

CLASSICAL CORE: 24 Credits

Three 300-level or higher language courses in either the Latin or Greek language sequence or two 300-level or higher language courses in either the Latin or Greek language sequence and Intermediate II in the other language sequence: 9 Credits

CLAS 261 - Greek Literature in Translation Credits: 3
CLAS 262 - Roman Literature in Translation Credits: 3
CLAS 461 - Capstone Experience Credits: 3

Complete two of the following courses:

CLAS 361 - Greek and Roman Mythology Credits: 3
CLAS 362 - Classical Civilization Credits: 3
CLAS 363 - Women and Gender in Antiquity Credits: 3

FIELD OF EMPHASIS: 9 Credits

(Choose either Option 1 or Option 2 as a field of emphasis)

Option 1-The Ancient World

Complete three courses:

ART 327 - Egyptian Art Credits: 3 **
ART 328 - The Art of Greece and Rome Credits: 3
CLAS 361 - Greek and Roman Mythology Credits: 3 *
CLAS 362 - Classical Civilization Credits: 3 *
CLAS 363 - Women and Gender in Antiquity Credits: 3 *
COMM 390 - Classical Rhetoric Credits: 3
GRE 300 - Sacred Sites in Greece Credits: 6
OR GRE 301 - The Sacred Feminine: Goddesses and Mortal Women in Ancient Greece Credits: 3
GREK 300 - Greek Epic Poetry Credits: 3
GREK 301 - Greek Drama and Lyric Poetry Credits: 3
GREK 302 - Greek Prose Credits: 3
GREK 303 - Hellenistic Greek Literature Credits: 3
HIST 342 - Ancient Greece Credits: 3
HIST 343 - Ancient Rome Credits: 3
LATN 350 - Readings in Latin Literature Credits: 3
LATN 351 - Vergil: Aeneid Credits: 3
LATN 352 - Readings in Post-Classical Latin Credits: 3
LATN 353 - Survey of Latin Historians Credits: 3
LATN 354 - Readings in Latin Poetry Credits: 3
LATN 355 - Readings in Latin Drama Credits: 3
LATN 450 - Latin Prose Composition Credits: 3
PHRE 336 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Philosophy Credits: 3
PHRE 442 - Understanding the New Testament Credits: 3

Note:

*If not used in the Classical Core

**ART 327 only counts toward the Classics major for students who also receive credit for ART 328.

Option 2- Late Antiquity/Medieval Studies:

Students who select this option are strongly encouraged to take LATN 352: Readings in Post-Classical Latin as one of their language courses for the Language Requirement within the Classical Core.

Complete three courses from at least two disciplines:

ART 222 - Caves to Cathedrals: European and Middle Eastern Art from Prehistory to 1400 C.E. Credits: 3
ART 323 - Medieval Art Credits: 3
ART 333 - Islamic Art Credits: 3
ENG 341 - Old English Literature Credits: 3
ENG 342 - Medieval Literature Credits: 3
GRE 300 - Sacred Sites in Greece Credits: 6 (counts as 1 course; 3 additional credits may be used elsewhere)
OR GRE 301 - The Sacred Feminine: Goddesses and Mortal Women in Ancient Greece Credits: 3
HIST 350 - Survey of Medieval Europe I Credits: 3
MUSI 340 - Music History I Credits: 3
PHRE 302 - Islam Credits: 3
PHRE 354 - Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
PHRE 371 - History of Christian Thought I: The First 600 Years Credits: 3

NOTE:

No grade of “D” is accepted toward the Classics major