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Emphasis - Classical Civilization

B.A. in Classics

Description

The B.A. in classics is an interdisciplinary degree involving the study of ancient Greek and Latin, literature in translation, history, classical archaeology, and art history.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120

General Education Requirements

See the 'General Education/Core Curriculum' for the School of Liberal Arts.

Course Requirements

A major in classics for the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours of Department of Classics courses, including 6 hours in the classics core (3 hours of Greek civilization from Clc 101, 307, 321, 340 or 341; 3 hours of Roman civilization from Clc 102, 308, 322, 313, or 314), completion of the classics capstone requirement (Clc 490 or 491, or successful completion of an honors thesis in classics) and CLC 499. At least 15 hours of the 30 must be taken at the 300 level or higher. Students must complete an emphasis in Greek, in Latin, or in classical civilization.

Other Academic Requirements

A minimum grade of C is required for all courses counting toward the major

Emphasis - Classical Civilization

Description

The B.A. in classics with an emphasis in classical civilization provides students with the basics in at least one of the ancient languages (ancient Greek and Latin) and introduces them to some of the important issues and questions regarding Greek and Roman art and archaeology, history, literature, myth, philosophy, and religion. Students have found successful careers in many different professions, including law, medicine, the ministry, teaching, museum curatorship, and exhibit design.

Course Requirements

Students must complete 6 hours of Gr courses at any level or 6 hours of Lat courses at any level. Up to 15 hours in Gr and Lat can count towards the major emphasis in classical civilization. Students must complete 3 hours at the 300 level or higher in each of the department's three classical civilization focus areas: A) Literature, B) History and Culture, and C) Art and Archaeology (see list below). Students must also complete 6 additional hours in one of the three focus areas to make a 9-hour area of concentration.

A) LITERATURE

B) HISTORY AND CULTURE

C) ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Other Academic Requirements

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all course work counted for the major in classics with an emphasis in classical civilization.

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

B.A. in Classics

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100 or Writ 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II 3 Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102.
6 hrs literature survey 6 Complete 6 hours of literature survey with a passing grade. Choose from the following courses: Eng 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, or Eng 226.
6 hrs modern/ancient language 200+ 6 Successfully complete at least 6 hours at the 200 level or above in one modern or ancient language.
6 hrs history 6 Complete 6 hours in History (HST) course work with a passing grade.
3 hrs humanities 3 African American studies; classical civilization; environmental studies 101, gender studies (G St 201, 301, 333, 350); Liba 202, 305, 312; philosophy; religion; Southern studies (S St 101, 102); Rhet 201. In addition, gender studies courses that are cross-listed with African American studies, classical civilization, English, modern languages, philosophy, or religion courses will satisfy this requirement.
6 hrs social science 6 Successfully complete 6 semester hours in anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology.
3 hrs fine arts 3 Complete 3 hours in the area of fine or performing arts. Choose from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Acceptable freshman or sophommore-level courses are: AH 101, AH 102, AH 201, AH 202; Music 101, Music 102, Music 103, Music 104, Music 105; Dance 200; Theatre 201 and 202
3 hrs math 100+ 3 Successfully complete 3 hours of Math at the 100 level or above except for Math 245 and Math 246.
Astr/Phys Can't both be used for Sci Req
9-12 hrs science 9 Complete a full year of science course work in one subject area (6-8 hrs) and complete 3 credit hours in a subject area from another department. Courses may be chosen from the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology and Geological Engineering, or Physics and Astronomy.
2 associated science labs 2 Successfully complete at least two science laboratory courses.

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
30 hrs classics - C min 30 Successfully complete at least 30 credit hours of Classics Department courses.
3 hrs of Greek civilization - C min 3 Complete 3 hrs of Greek Civilization with a grade of C or better: Clc 101, 307, 321, 340, or Clc 341
3 hrs of Roman civilization - C min 3 Complete 3 hrs of Roman Civilization with a grade of C or better; Clc 102, 308, 313, 314, or Clc 322.
3 hrs Classics Cap/Honors Thesis - C min 3 Complete 3 hrs Classics Capston/Honors Thesis with a grade of C or better: Clc 490 or Clc 491
CLC 499 Complete CLC 499 with a passing grade.
Select an emphasis Select an emphasis area within the BA in Classics program.
Overall Major GPA Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Classics Residency 12
Resident Major GPA Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.

Emphasis - Classical Civilization

Requirement Hours Description
6 hrs from Greek or Latin - C min 6 Complete 6 hrs of Greek or Latin with a grade of C or better.
3 hrs Literature 300+ - C min 3 Complete 3 hrs of Literature 300+ with a grade of C or better; Clc 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, & Clc 333,
3 hrs History & Culture 300+ - C min 3 Complete 3 hrs of History & Culture with a grade of C or better; Clc 310, 313, 314, 325, 326, 327, 331, 332, 340, 341, 342, 352, 501, & Clc 502
3 hrs Art & Archeology 300+ - C min 3 Complete 3 hrs of Art & Archeology with a grade of C or better; Clc 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 328, 350, 360, & Clc 523
6 addtnl hrs from 1 focus gr 6 Complete 6 additional hrs from one area of focus groups, Literature, History & Culture, or Art & Archeology with min C grade. Will assign courses when all 6 hrs are completed.
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