Bachelor of Arts in Classics - Philology Concentration Undergraduate Program By Case Western Reserve University |Top Universities

Bachelor of Arts in Classics - Philology Concentration

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Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The core of the Classics major is the study of the languages and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome and the societies that spoke Greek and Latin until the end of the ancient world (usually taken as the 5th century of the Common Era). The major uniquely offers exposure to a range of approaches: literary, philological, historical, archaeological, art historical, philosophical, and anthropological. Further, the scope of the department has expanded to embrace the classical tradition in and even beyond Europe, with courses on literature and art and architecture up to the 20th century. There are three separate tracks in the Classics major. Philology (Track A) is devoted to ancient languages and their associated literatures in the original languages (Greek, Latin, or Greek and Latin). Classical Civilization (Track B) focuses on ancient history, literature in translation, and archaeology. Classical Tradition (Track C) explores the legacy of antiquity from the European Middle Ages to the contemporary world. The relevant courses examine the various ways that subsequent civilizations and movements have drawn on the classical world for a wide range of purposes, and with an equally wide range of effects. Please note that for Tracks B and C, students must complete study of either Greek or Latin to at least the intermediate level. Each track requires 10 courses (30 hours), and at least two of these courses must be at the 300 level. For students who elect to complete their junior and senior year SAGES requirements in classics, two additional courses (6 hours) are required, CLSC 320 Departmental Seminar: Alexander the Great and CLSC 381 Classics Senior Capstone. (CLSC 320 may count as one of the classics 300-level courses, provided the student takes his or her junior SAGES requirements outside of classics.)

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The core of the Classics major is the study of the languages and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome and the societies that spoke Greek and Latin until the end of the ancient world (usually taken as the 5th century of the Common Era). The major uniquely offers exposure to a range of approaches: literary, philological, historical, archaeological, art historical, philosophical, and anthropological. Further, the scope of the department has expanded to embrace the classical tradition in and even beyond Europe, with courses on literature and art and architecture up to the 20th century. There are three separate tracks in the Classics major. Philology (Track A) is devoted to ancient languages and their associated literatures in the original languages (Greek, Latin, or Greek and Latin). Classical Civilization (Track B) focuses on ancient history, literature in translation, and archaeology. Classical Tradition (Track C) explores the legacy of antiquity from the European Middle Ages to the contemporary world. The relevant courses examine the various ways that subsequent civilizations and movements have drawn on the classical world for a wide range of purposes, and with an equally wide range of effects. Please note that for Tracks B and C, students must complete study of either Greek or Latin to at least the intermediate level. Each track requires 10 courses (30 hours), and at least two of these courses must be at the 300 level. For students who elect to complete their junior and senior year SAGES requirements in classics, two additional courses (6 hours) are required, CLSC 320 Departmental Seminar: Alexander the Great and CLSC 381 Classics Senior Capstone. (CLSC 320 may count as one of the classics 300-level courses, provided the student takes his or her junior SAGES requirements outside of classics.)

Admission Requirements

7+

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