Contact  Donald H. Mills, 332 H.B. Crouse,
315-443-5903.

Faculty Jeffrey S. Carnes, Donald Mills

The study of classics focuses on stimulating and important concepts that, originally defined and refined by classical authors, lead to an increased awareness of the complexities of a nation’s culture, its institutions, and its under-lying values. Freedom, justice, absolute and “relative moral values, and the role of the individual in society are still issues of great concern today and are the touchstones by which we measure the accomplishments of civilization. Students of the classics analyze these and other themes of classical literature in the context of their continuing intellectual and emotional influence on Western civilization and the modern world.
    To this end, students of the classics study the languages of ancient Greece and Rome. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses in such authors as Homer, Sophocles, Plato, Cicero, Virgil, and Augustine provide students with the opportunity to examine the contributions of these seminal thinkers to the intellectual traditions of the Western world.
    Students interested in the classics should consult the program coordinator of classics as early as possible. Early consultation is particularly important for students with little or no knowledge of Greek or Latin so that they can be sure to satisfy the major’s requirements within four years.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Greek Emphasis
A major consists of GRE 101 through 201 plus 18 upper-division credits in Greek.

Latin Emphasis
A major consists of LAT 101 through 201 plus 18 upper-division credits in LAT courses. Up to 9 credits in Greek numbered above 299 may be substituted for upper-division credits in Latin.