The major
in Classical Studies can be accomplished through a combination of courses in
Latin and/or Ancient Greek, with courses in Classical Civilization, which
require no ancient languages. Courses in
Classical Mythology, in Classical Literature in translation, in Classical
Archaeology, and in Ancient History are listed under Classical Civilization. The
foreign language requirement may be fulfilled in either Latin or Ancient Greek
by completing a language course at the intermediate level (LATN 112, GREK 112)
or above. Because of the cumulative
nature of language study, the department urges exposure as early as possible to
the elementary languages and a continuation of high school studies as early as
possible in the college career.
Courses appropriate for prospective majors
Test scores
and credits that may affect course selection
High
School Latin Study
A student
who has taken Latin for at least three years, including the last two years in
high school, should request Latin 111. A student with less or less recent Latin
should request Latin 101, or else 102 (Spring only) on consultation with a
member of the classics department. Students are urged to consult with a member
of the department via email if they have any questions or concerns, or in
person during the Placement Exam period of Orientation.
Advanced
Placement scores: course credit and/or placement
A student
who has achieved a grade of 4 or 5 on an AP test in Latin will be granted
credit for college work; he or she will also receive placement in the
appropriate Latin course. A student who has scored a grade of 3 on the AP test
will receive placement only, and should request Latin 111.
SAT II
Latin Subject Test
A student
who has achieved a score of 700-800 should request Latin 111. A student who has
achieved a score of 600-699 should request Latin 102 (Spring only). A student
who has achieved a score of less than 600 should request Latin 101.
To continue studying Ancient Greek
Students
who wish to continue studying Ancient Greek should confer with a member of the
department via email or in person during the Placement Exam period of
Orientation.
Courses
that fulfill distribution requirements
Language
requirement:
Students must successfully complete a
language course at the intermediate level - GREK 112, LATN 112.
Division Ia:
CLST 241, Ancient Philosophy
Division
Ib:
CLST 110, Introduction to Greek
Civilization
LATN 233, Roman Historians
LATN 234,
Ovid
GREK 233, Herodotus
GREK 234,
Greek Tragedy
Division Ic:
CLST 100, Greek and Roman Mythology.
CLST 140,
Ancient Worlds on Film
Division
II:
CLST 253, Roman History.
Writing
Intensive:
LATN 234, Lucretius, and any 300 level Greek or Latin course
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Note: If one of these courses
is used for Division II, the student cannot use another History course to
fulfill that requirement.
Course
descriptions, requirements for the major refer to the College Bulletin: Classical Studies.
Opportunities for off-campus study
Many Classical Studies majors have taken advantage
of the Intercollegiate Center in Rome, a special school for study of the
classics and art history. Here all
instruction is carried on in English, by American professors and under the
American system, surrounded by the monuments in Rome. Other students have taken
part in the Advanced Studies in England program in Bath and Oxford. Majors who
have strong interests in other humanities subjects in addditiona to classics
have benefited from this excellent program. Study in Greece is also available
through the College Year in Athens program, for one or two semesters, and the
Classics Advanced Semester Program (CASP), in Athens. The department also supports through direct
funding the DEPAS excavation project in Greece, led by Prof. Maggidis, and
available to Dickinson archaeology students with the proper prerequisites.