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Classics A.B.

The Classics A.B. explores Greek and Roman culture (material; intellectual; religious) from Troy to Augustine; Classical languages and literatures (Greek, Latin, and in English translation); and the reception of Classical Antiquity with or without concentrating on the ancient languages, although some study of Greek and Latin is strongly encouraged.

The major comprises five areas of emphasis (AOEs):

  1. Classical Culture
  2. Classical Culture—Classical Archaeology
  3. Classical Languages—Greek
  4. Classical Languages—Greek & Latin
  5. Classical Languages—Latin

All students who enter and most students who transfer to the University Fall 2008 or later must meet the new UGA General Education Core Curriculum requirements (GENED).

Degree Requirements

I - III: UGA General Education Core Curriculum (GENED) Requirements and Recommendations for Major

Students should take GENED courses to satisfy the Core in accordance with their personal interests and tastes. The department suggests that intended majors consider the following courses to fulfill certain Areas of the Core:

IV: World Languages and Culture, Humanities and the Arts (12 HOURS)

Preferred Course(s): CLAS 1000/CLAS 1000H or CLAS 1010/CLAS 1010H (take course in Area IV or in general electives)

V: Social Sciences (9 HOURS)

Preferred Course: CLAS (ANTH) 3015

VI. Foundation Courses for Major (18 HOURS)

Two (2) Language Courses 

  • 3rd semester foreign language
  • 4th semester foreign language

Choose two (2) courses from the following:

  • CLAS 1000/H/W (Greek Culture)
  • CLAS 1010/H/W (Roman Culture)
  • CLAS 1020/1020H (Classical Mythology)
  • CLAS 3000 (Intro to Classical Europe)
  • CLAS (ANTH) 3015 (Intro to Classical Archaeology)

Choose two (2) ADDITIONAL courses from the following:

  • ARHI 2300/2311H (Art History I)
  • CLAS 1000/1000H (Greek Culture)
  • CLAS 1010/1010H (Roman Culture)
  • CLAS 1020/1020H (Classical Mythology)
  • CLAS 3000 (Intro to Classical Archaeology)
  • CLAS (ANTH) 3015 (Intro to Classical Archaeology)
  • CLAS (LING) 2010 (English Vocabulary)
  • CMLT 2210/2250H (Western World Lit to 17th Cent)
  • HIST 2301/2311H (West Soc to 1500)
  • LING 2100/2100H (Study of Language)
  • PHIL 2010/2010H (Intro to Philosophy)
  • RELI 1001/2001H (Judaism Christianity Islam)

 

Area of Emphasis: Classical Culture (30 Hours)

REQUIRED COURSES (15 HOURS)

  • Five (5) 3000- or higher-level CLAS courses

MAJOR ELECTIVES (15 HOURS)

Select five (5) courses from:

  • 3000-level or above CLAS courses
  • 4000-level GREK courses
  • 4000-level LATN courses
  • OR 3000-level or above courses that have a significant component dealing with Classical antiquity and it reception and are approved by the Department of Classics.
  • OR 1000/2000-level courses in GREK, LATN, or HEBR (up to two courses of 1000/2000-level Greek, Latin, or Hebrew can be included if not used to satisfy Area IV or Area VI)

 

Area of Emphasis: Classical Culture—Classical Archaeology (30 Hours)

REQUIRED COURSES (15 HOURS)

One (1) 4000-level GREK or LATN course

Four (4) courses from the following:

  • CLAS 4010/6010 (Archaic Greece)
  • CLAS 4040/6040 (Hellenistic World)
  • CLAS 4070/6070 (Roman Britain)
  • CLAS 4100/6100 (Anc Roman Cities)
  • CLAS 4110/6110 (Etruscans)
  • CLAS 4120/6012 (Pompeii and Herculaneum)
  • CLAS 4130/6130 (Archaeology of Rome Provinces)
  • CLAS 4140/6140 (Archaeology of Punic and Roman Carthage)
  • CLAS 4150/6150 (Practicum Classical Archaeology)
  • CLAS 4160/6160 (History of Late Antiquity)
  • CLAS 4170/6170 (Environmental History of Greece and Rome)
  • CLAS 4180/6180 (Archaeology of Late Antiquity)
  • CLAS 4190/6190 (Climate Change and Catastrophes in Antiquity)
  • CLAS 4195/6195 (Archaeology of Anatolia)
  • CLAS 4270/6270 (Good and Evil)
  • CLAS 4305/6305 (Topics in Ancient Civilization)
  • CLAS 4340/6340 (Ancient Athens)
  • CLAS 4350/6350 (Ancient Rome)
  • CLAS 4360/6360 (Ancient Daily Life)         
  • CLAS 4380/6380 (Death Antiquity and its Legacy)
  • CLAS 4390/6390 (Grand Tour)
  • CLAS 4395/6395 (Classical Antiquity and its Legacy)

MAJOR ELECTIVES (15 HOURS)         

Select five (5) courses from:

  • 3000-level or above CLAS courses
  • 4000-level GREK courses
  • 4000-level LATN courses
  • OR 3000-level or above courses that have a significant component dealing with Classical antiquity and its reception and are approved by the Department of Classics.
  • OR 1000/2000-level courses in GREK, LATN, or HEBR (up to two courses of 1000/2000-level Greek, Latin, or Hebrew can be included if not used to satisfy Area IV or Area VI)

 

Area of Emphasis: Classical Languages—Greek (30 Hours)

REQUIRED COURSES (15 HOURS)

Five (5) 4000-level GREK courses

MAJOR ELECTIVES (15 HOURS)

Select five (5) courses from:

  • 3000-level or above CLAS courses
  • 4000-level GREK courses
  • 4000-level LATN courses
  • OR 3000-level or above courses that have a significant component dealing with Classical antiquity and its reception and are approved by the Department of Classics.
  • OR 1000/2000-level courses in LATN or HEBR (up to two courses of 1000/2000-level Latin or Hebrew can be included if not used to satisfy Area IV or Area VI)

 

Area of Emphasis: Classical Languages—Latin (30 Hours)

REQUIRED COURSES (15 HOURS)

Five (5) 4000-level LATN courses

MAJOR ELECTIVES (15 HOURS)

Select five (5) courses from:

  • 3000-level or above CLAS courses
  • 4000-level GREK courses
  • 4000-level LATN courses
  • 3000-level or above courses that have a significant component dealing with Classical antiquity and its reception and are approved by the Department of Classics.
  • 1000/2000-level courses in GREK or HEBR (up to two courses of 1000/2000-level Greek or Hebrew can be included if not used to satisfy Area IV or Area VI)

 

Area of Emphasis: Classical Languages—Greek & Latin (30 Hours)

REQUIRED COURSES (27-30 HOURS)

  • GREK 2003 (if not taken in Area VI) OR LATN 2001 and LATN 2002 (if not taken in Area VI)
  • Four (4) 4000-level GREK courses
  • Four (4) 4000-level LATN courses

MAJOR ELECTIVES (15 HOURS)         

Select five (5) courses from:

  • 3000-level or above CLAS courses
  • 4000-level GREK courses
  • 4000-level LATN courses
  • OR 3000-level or above courses that have a significant component dealing with Classical antiquity and its reception and are approved by the Department of Classics.
  • OR 1000/2000-level courses in HEBR (up to two courses of 1000/2000-level Hebrew can be included if not used to satisfy Area IV or Area VI)

Undergraduate Programs

UGA Classics explores Greek and Roman culture (material; intellectual; religious) from Troy to Augustine; Classical languages and literatures (Greek, Latin, and in English translation); and the reception of Classical Antiquity with A.B. and M.A. Classics degrees with multiple areas of emphasis. Double Dawgs degrees focus on careers in Historic Preservation and World Language Education. Minor degrees in Classical Culture and Classics and Comparative Cultures complement degree programs across campus. New to Classics? Take a course with us on campus or in Europe and acquire future-ready skills.

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