Classics BA - Classical Languages & Literature Concentration

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Course Requirements

Classical Languages & Literature Core (6 credits)

CL 222LEC - Greek Civilization Credits: 3
CL 223LEC - Roman Civilization Credits: 3

Language Requirement (15 credits)

Five classes in Greek and/or Latin at the 300/400-level

Classics Electives (6 credits)

Two 300/400-level Classics course or approved 300/400-level course in another department

Capstone (3 credits)

CL 494SEM - Classics Capstone Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Major: 30

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall.

Curricular Plan

A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

First Year Fall

UB Seminar Credits: 3
ENG 105LEC - Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 4 OR Pathway Credits: 3
CL 222LEC - Greek Civilization Credits: 3
Pathway Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15 or 16

First Year Spring

ENG 105LEC - Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 4 OR Pathway Credits: 3
Pathway Credits: 3
CL 223LEC - Roman Civilization Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15 or 16

Second Year Fall

Elective Credits: 3
Math & Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 4
Greek or Latin Language Sequence Course 1 Credits: 5
Pathway Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Second Year Spring

Elective Credits: 3
Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1 Credits: 3
Pathway Credits: 3
Greek or Latin Language Sequence Course 2 Credits: 5
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

Third Year Fall

Greek or Latin Language Sequence Course 3 Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2 Credits: 3
Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab Credits: 1
CL 300/400 level Credits: 3
Communication and Literacy 2 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Third Year Spring

UBC 399MNT - UB Curriculum Capstone Credits: 1
Elective Credits: 3
Pathway Credits: 3
Greek or Latin Language Sequence Course 4 Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Fourth Year Fall

Elective Credits: 3
Greek or Latin Language Sequence Course 5 Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Year Spring

Elective Credits: 3
CL 300/400 level Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 1
CL 494SEM - Classics Capstone Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Total Credits Required: 120

Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:

Gain knowledge of the fundamental elements of Classics, through study of the languages, classes in Greek and Roman history, art and archaeology, and culture
Develop their ability to read and analyze texts closely, whether in translation or in the original language
Demonstrate their ability to write papers, drawing on research tools in the various subdisciplines - texts, documents, physical remains, scholarly articles and books, theoretical approaches and digital tools
Understand the legacy of the Greek and Roman world, its historical importance in our own culture
Be encouraged to supplement classroom learning with experience abroad, whether as part of an archaeological expedition or study abroad program