Classical Studies, Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology Concentration (BA in Classical Studies)
Program
The Department of Classical Studies offers four concentrations: Greek, Latin, Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology, and Ancient Mediterranean History and Cultures. Each track contributes to the liberal arts education of undergraduates while preparing students for a variety of future careers and educational paths.
Classical Studies majors are required to select from a series of core introductory courses, and also take topics courses, advanced seminars, and a senior research colloquium. In all of the concentrations, we examine the histories, material culture, languages, literature, art, and philosophies of the ancient Mediterranean. These various intersecting fields allow us to think critically about and reflect on our contemporary world in surprising ways. Studying the ancient Mediterranean fosters historical perspective, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. The language courses we offer reveal the deeper meanings of Greek and Latin texts and provide an incredible basis for learning modern languages. Courses in history and archaeology provide insight into the lives of the people of the past, the diversity of the ancient Mediterranean, and an understanding of cultural resource management.
Classical Studies alumni have gone on to graduate programs including law school and medical school. We routinely place our students in the top graduate programs for ancient languages, history, and archaeology. Our students have also pursued careers in many non-academic professions, including pharmacy, banking, architecture, business, museum work and library science.
Required Credit Hours: 36
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CLCV 217 | Greek Archaeology and Art | 3 |
| CLCV 218 | Roman Archaeology and Art | 3 |
| Select three courses of at least three hours each in one ancient language, either Greek or Latin | 9 | |
| Field Methods, Theory, or Museum Studies | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Methods in Archaeology | ||
| Theories & Methods of Art History | ||
Any CLCV course of 3 credits or more numbered 430 to 439 | ||
| The Archaeology of Ritual | ||
| The Archaeology of the Ancient Family | ||
| The Archaeology of Interconnection in the Ancient Mediterranean | ||
| Independent Study (when on a topic in Field Methods, Theory, or Museum Studies) | ||
| Museum Internship in Ancient Mediterranean Art | ||
| Field Methods in Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology | ||
| Ancient History | ||
| CLCV 227 | History of Ancient Greece | 3 |
| or CLCV 228 | History of Ancient Rome | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following: | 12 | |
| After Alexander: Art, Power, and Politics in the Hellenistic World | ||
| Roman Britain | ||
| Pompeii and Herculaneum | ||
| Myth in the Art of the Ancient Mediterranean | ||
| Etruscan Archaeology: Italy before the Romans | ||
| Ancient Athens | ||
| Greek Vase Painting | ||
| Ancient Mediterranean Architecture | ||
| The Archaeology of Ritual | ||
| The Archaeology of the Ancient Family | ||
| The Archaeology of Interconnection in the Ancient Mediterranean | ||
| The Ancient City | ||
| Field Methods in Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology | ||
| When on archaeological topics only: | ||
| First-Year Seminar | ||
| Research in Classics | ||
| Advanced Topics in Classical Studies | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Museum Internship in Ancient Mediterranean Art | ||
| Undergraduate Research Symposium in Classical Studies | ||
| Research Abroad in Classical Studies | ||
| Honors | ||
| Honors | ||
| Early Christian and Byzantine Art and Architecture | ||
| Environ Archaeology | ||
| Collecting and Exhibiting Culture | ||
| Classical Studies Capstone | ||
| CLCV 400 | Classical Studies Seminar 1 | 3 |
| or CLCV 401 | Classical Studies Practicum | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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CLCV 401 Classical Studies Practicum in conjunction with a course of 3 or more credits specifically approved for this purpose, taken either prior to or concurrently with CLCV 401 Classical Studies Practicum. Typically, the list of approved courses will consist of most 300- and 400-level courses offered in CLCV, GREK, HEBR, or LATN, including honors in Classical Studies (CLCV 496 Honors, GREK 496 Honors, or LATN 496 Honors), as well as other courses of 3 credits or more specifically approved for this purpose by the chair of Classical Studies. Also eligible, with the approval of the chair, are interdisciplinary honors courses and interdisciplinary COLL 400 courses with significant Classical Studies content. Courses applied to the capstone requirement in this manner may not be counted toward fulfilling other requirements for the major.
Major Computing Requirement
Fulfilled during the completion of projects for the Classical Studies Capstone.
Major Writing Requirement
Fulfilled during the completion of projects for the Classical Studies Capstone.
COLL 400
Any of the options listed above under the Classical Studies Capstone will fulfill the COLL 400 requirement.
Additional Information
Up to two of the courses offered in other departments may count toward the major. CLCV 497 Field Methods in Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology may be counted only once, as either fulfilling the field methods requirement or counting as an elective.