Classics Major: Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations Option (B.A.)

Program Overview

The Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations program offers a comprehensive understanding of Greek and Roman civilizations through core courses, elective options, and a capstone experience. Students develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills while exploring the languages, cultures, histories, and contributions of these ancient worlds. The program prepares graduates for careers in education, research, museums, libraries, and government, providing valuable skills in critical thinking, analysis, communication, and research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Description: The Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations (AMC) option balances language study with the opportunity for students to select from a wide range of courses covering many aspects of the Greek and Roman worlds, as well as the neighboring peoples in Europe, North Africa and the Near East.
The flexibility of this option makes it especially attractive for students who wish to double major in another subject. It is generally not suitable, however, for those who wish to pursue related graduate study or a career in teaching Latin. AMC majors can, however, supplement the requirements with additional coursework to keep these options open.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, including their languages, cultures, histories, and contributions to Western civilization.
Students will develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills through the study of primary and secondary sources, and will gain an appreciation for the enduring legacy of the ancient world.

Outline:

• Core Curriculum: The program requires students to complete a core curriculum that includes courses in Greek and Roman civilization, language proficiency, and a capstone experience.
• Elective Courses: Students can select from a wide range of elective courses in classics, Greek, and Latin, including courses on literature, history, art, archaeology, and philosophy.
• Capstone Experience: Students must complete a capstone experience, which can take the form of a senior thesis, honors thesis, CLAS capstone course, approved internship, or approved semester study abroad focused on the classical world.

Assessment:

• Coursework: Students will be assessed on their coursework through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, papers, and presentations.
• Capstone Experience: Students will be assessed on their capstone experience through a final project or paper.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, seminars, and workshops.
• Faculty: The program's faculty are experts in the fields of classics, Greek, and Latin, and are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers a variety of unique approaches to teaching, including the use of primary sources, hands-on activities, and field trips.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of careers in fields such as education, research, museums, libraries, and government.
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the opportunity to develop skills that are valuable in a variety of careers, including critical thinking, analytical thinking, communication, and research skills.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields, including teaching, research, museum studies, and government.