Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (BA)
The major in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies allows students to pursue an interest in the Greek, Latin, and Ancient Hebrew/the Biblical world. Students may choose to pursue a traditional, language-oriented (Greek or Latin) concentration in Classics or a concentration in Ancient Mediterranean Studies. Students who concentrate in Classics may take courses in Ancient Mediterranean Studies in addition to their language and literature requirements. Those who concentrate in Ancient Mediterranean Studies may also pursue some relevant language study (Greek, Latin, or Biblical Hebrew). Either concentration will lead to a major in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies.
Requirements
Concentration in Classics
Students must complete a minimum of eight courses from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Greek and/or Latin | ||
| Select at least two courses involving reading in Greek and/or Latin from the following: | 6 | |
| Topics in Advanced Greek 1 | ||
| Topics in Advanced Latin 1 | ||
| Medieval Latin | ||
| Foreign Study 2 | ||
| Special Topics 2 | ||
| Variable Topics 2 | ||
| Independent Study 2 | ||
| Classical Literature in English Translation | ||
| Select at least one writing course on Classical literature in English translation: | ||
| CAMS 3241W | Greek and Roman Epic | 3 |
| or CAMS 3242W | Greek and Roman Drama | |
| Ancient World | ||
| Select at least two other courses dealing with the ancient world from the following: 3 | 6 | |
| Pyramids, Pirates, and the Polis: The Ancient Mediterranean | ||
| Greek Philosophical Writings | ||
| Homer | ||
CAMS 3211 | ||
| Greek Historical Writings | ||
| Ovid and Mythology | ||
CAMS 3221 | ||
CAMS 3224 | ||
CAMS 3225 | ||
CAMS 3226 | ||
CAMS 3227 | ||
| Ancient Fictions | ||
| Ancient World in Cinema | ||
| Greek Art | ||
| Ancient Greek Philosophy | ||
| Foreign Study 2 | ||
| Special Topics 2 | ||
| Variable Topics 2 | ||
| Independent Study 2 | ||
| Ancient Near East | ||
| Ancient Greece: Troy to Sparta | ||
| Hellenistic World: Alexander to Cleopatra | ||
| Ancient Rome: Aeneas to Augustus | ||
| Ancient Rome: Emperors and Barbarians | ||
| Palestine Under the Greeks and Romans | ||
| The Early Christian Church | ||
| World of the Later Roman Empire | ||
| Senior Thesis in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies | ||
| Selected Books of the Hebrew Bible | ||
| The Bible, the Holy Land, and History | ||
- 1
Topics courses, which may be retaken for credit with a change in subject matter.
- 2
May count toward major only with consent of advisor.
- 3
These may be cross-listed under Art History, History, Hebrew and Judaic Studies, and Philosophy.
To satisfy the writing in the major and information literacy competencies, all students must take CAMS 3241W Greek and Roman Epic or CAMS 3242W Greek and Roman Drama.
Concentration in Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Students must complete a minimum of eight courses from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Literature in English Translation | ||
| Select at least one writing course: | ||
| CAMS 3241W | Greek and Roman Epic | 3 |
| or CAMS 3242W | Greek and Roman Drama | |
| Ancient World | ||
| Select at least six other courses dealing with the ancient world from the following: 1 | 18 | |
| Pyramids, Pirates, and the Polis: The Ancient Mediterranean | ||
| Topics in Advanced Greek 2 | ||
| Topics in Advanced Latin 2 | ||
| Greek Philosophical Writings | ||
| Homer | ||
CAMS 3211 | ||
| Greek Historical Writings | ||
| Ovid and Mythology | ||
CAMS 3221 | ||
CAMS 3224 | ||
CAMS 3225 | ||
CAMS 3226 | ||
CAMS 3227 | ||
| Medieval Latin | ||
| Ancient Fictions | ||
| Ancient World in Cinema | ||
| Greek Art | ||
| Ancient Greek Philosophy | ||
| Foreign Study 3 | ||
| Special Topics 3 | ||
| Variable Topics 3 | ||
| Independent Study 3 | ||
| Ancient Near East | ||
| Ancient Greece: Troy to Sparta | ||
| Hellenistic World: Alexander to Cleopatra | ||
| Ancient Rome: Aeneas to Augustus | ||
| Ancient Rome: Emperors and Barbarians | ||
| Palestine Under the Greeks and Romans | ||
| The Early Christian Church | ||
| World of the Later Roman Empire | ||
| Senior Thesis in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies | ||
| Selected Books of the Hebrew Bible | ||
| The Bible, the Holy Land, and History | ||
- 1
These may be cross-listed under Art History, History, Judaic Studies, and Philosophy.
- 2
Topics courses, which may be retaken for credit with a change in subject matter.
- 3
May count toward major only with consent of advisor.
To satisfy the writing in the major and information literacy competencies, all students must take CAMS 3241W Greek and Roman Epic or CAMS 3242W Greek and Roman Drama.
A minor in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies is described in the “Minors” section.
Literatures, Cultures and Languages
The Department of Literatures, Cultures and Languages offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, Classical Languages (Ancient Greek, Latin, and Biblical Hebrew) and selected critical languages. Students may major in Chinese Studies, Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Italian Literary and Cultural Studies, Judaic Studies, and Spanish Studies. A student may double major in two of the above majors. Students will gain knowledge of the Literature, Culture, and applied Language skills that are required for teaching, business, diplomatic or governmental work, and research in graduate or undergraduate study of the culture and literature that is associated with these languages.
Education Abroad is required (or strongly encouraged, please see descriptions) for the majors in modern languages for at least one semester or approved equivalents. The department sponsors University of Connecticut programs in France; Italy; Spain; Germany; and Tianjin, China. Many other programs are available in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe through Education Abroad. Such coursework is normally most valuable during the junior year, but qualified sophomores and seniors are also eligible Students interested in Education Abroad should consult with their advisors.
Courses numbered at the 2000 level or above are open to first-year students and sophomores if they meet the course prerequisites. In the modern languages, coursework is conducted in the foreign language unless otherwise indicated.
University General Education Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see General Education Requirements.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's General Education requirements. For more information, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.