Classics: Emphasis in Civilization - Minor

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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of History

Coordination: Frances B. Titchener, Department of History
Location: Main 323
Phone: (435) 797-1290
FAX: (435) 797-3899
E-mail: mark.damen@usu.edu, susan.o.shapiro@usu.edu, frances.titchener@usu.edu
Website: history.usu.edu/classics

An academic minor is available in the field of Classical Studies with four areas of emphasis: Classical Civilization, Latin Language, Greek Language, and Latin Teaching. From the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean area are derived our government, literature, sciences, and laws. The classical world is the backdrop of the modern world. In association with various majors, the Classics minor is designed to enhance intellectual abilities and practical skills.

Classics Minor in Classical Civilization (minimum of 19 credit hours)

A minimum grade of C+ is required for all courses counting toward the Classics minor. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in minor coursework. Minor courses may not be taken for a pass/fail grade.

Required Courses (6 credits)

Complete both of the following courses:

HIST 3130 - Greek History (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)
HIST 3150 - Roman History (CI) 3 credit(s)

Electives (13 credits)

Complete at least 13 credits from the following courses:

ANTH 1030 - World Archaeology (BSS) 3 credit(s)
ARTH 3610 - Classical Art History: Greece and Rome (CI) 3 credit(s)
GRK 1010 - Beginning Ancient Greek I 5 credit(s)
GRK 1020 - Beginning Ancient Greek II 5 credit(s)
HIST 1120 - Building English Vocabulary: The Latin and Greek Element in English 3 credit(s)
HIST 3110 - Ancient Near East (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)
HIST 3160 - Classical Drama and Society 3 credit(s)
HIST 3170 - Descent and Return: Ancient Views of Hades and the Afterlife 3 credit(s)
HIST 3210 - Classical Mythology 3 credit(s)
HIST 4350 - Greek Intellectual History 3 credit(s)
LATN 1010 - Beginning Latin I 5 credit(s)
LATN 1020 - Beginning Latin II 5 credit(s)
PHIL 3010 - Survey of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (CI) 3 credit(s)
POLS 4310 - History of Political Thought I (CI) 3 credit(s)

Note:

Requirement Changes

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