Classical Civilization

Acquire a thorough grounding in classical antiquity and its reception, through courses that investigate Ancient Greece and Rome, Art History, philosophy and religion, and more.

Required course (20 credits)

Five courses, at least one from each of the four categories, at least one at the 2000-level or above, and at least one at the 3000-level or above. Courses appearing in more than one category can count for two categories.

Survey

• AH 1000 Introduction to Western Art
• AH 2011 Ancient Art and Architecture
• HI 1001 History of Western Civilization up to 1500
• PL 1100 History of Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval

Language

• LT Latin (all levels)
• GK Greek (all levels)

Visual and Material Culture

• AH 1000 Introduction to Western Art
• AH 2011 Ancient Art and Architecture
• Topics course, senior projects or internships in AH or AR with a suitable theme

The Texts: Literature, History, Philosophy

• CL 1025 The World, The Text, and the Critic
• CL/PL 3116 Socrates, Sophists, and the Stage
• CL/PL 3117 Empire and the Individual: From Alexander to Caesar
• CL/PL 3118 Imperial Rome: Philosophy, Literature, Society
• CM 3052 Rhetoric and Persuasion
• HI 1001 History of Western Civilization up to 1500
• HI 1015 History of the Middle East
• PL 1100 History of Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval
• PL 2015 Philosophy and the City
• PL 3030 Philosophy and the Theater
• Topics course, senior projects or internships in CL, HI or PL with a suitable theme