Classical Civilization
Contact Donald H. Mills, 332 H.B. Crouse, 315-443-5903.
Students in this major study the ancient Mediterranean civilizations and may focus on one or two elements, such as art, history, literature, philosophy, religion, or political and social institutions. Courses are given in English and require no knowledge of Greek or Latin. However, students are encouraged to satisfy the Language Skills requirement by taking one of these languages. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to take LIT 101, 102 Introduction to Classical Literature, LIT 203 Greek and Roman Epic in English Translation, and LIT 211 Greek and Roman Drama in English Translation during the first and sophomore years.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
The major in classical civilization requires at least 27 credits taken during the junior and senior years and chosen from the following upper-division courses. No more than 9 credits may be selected from any one department.
English
ETS 325 History and Varieties of English
Fine Arts
FIA 321 Greek Art and Architecture
FIA 421 Origins of Western Art
FIA 423 Roman Art and Architecture
FIA 426 Italian Medieval Art
History
HST 310 Early Medieval Europe
HST 311 Medieval Civilization
HST 317 Medieval Italy, 300-1350
HST 319 The Middle East in the 20th Century
HST 352 History of Ancient Greece
HST 353 History of Ancient Rome
HST 354 Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
HST 381 The Historical Foundations of Modern Law
Literature
LIT 510 Studies in Greek and Roman Literature in Translation
LIT 521 Mythology
Philosophy
PHI 307 Ancient Philosophy
PHI 391 History of Ethics
PHI 510 Topics in Ancient Philosophy