Classical Studies A.B.

Classical Studies offers an interdisciplinary lens into the languages, history, cultures, and enduring relevance of the ancient Mediterranean world and beyond. Students both explore “classical” ideas and practices as well as investigate the ways in which diverse traditions inform our present socio-historic moment. A major in Classical Studies serves as a valuable complement to many fields and prepares students for life beyond Elon by enhancing skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, intercultural competency, and communication. Students must choose between a focus in Ancient Civilizations or a focus in Ancient Languages.

Requirements: Ancient Civilizations

The following courses are required

CLA 4999 - Directed Research (4sh over 1-2 years)

CLA 1100CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY

4 sh

Distribution Requirement

Students must take 32 s.h. from at least 2 of the 3 areas (Ancient Languages, Culture & Society, Classical Connections). 

20 s.h. must be at the 3000- or 4000-level.

Ancient Languages

LAT 1010ELEMENTARY LATIN I - LEARNING ABOUT THE ANCIENT ROMAN WORLD

4 sh

LAT 1020ELEMENTARY LATIN II - LIFE IN THE ANCIENT ROMAN WORLD

4 sh

LAT 2010INTERMEDIATE LATIN I

4 sh

LAT 2020INTERMEDIATE LATIN II

4 sh

LAT 3110LATIN LANGUAGE TUTORIAL

1-4 sh

LAT 4110LATIN LANGUAGE TUTORIAL

1-4 sh

GRK 1010ANCIENT AND BIBLICAL GREEK I

4 sh

GRK 1020ANCIENT AND BIBLICAL GREEK II

4 sh

Culture & Society

Students may select from the following courses in the area of Culture & Society: 

ARH 2100ART HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

4 sh

ARH 2110ART HISTORY OF THE MEDIEVAL AND PREMODERN WORLD

4 sh

ENG 3210RENAISSANCE LITERATURE

4 sh

ENG 3220ENLIGHTENMENT APPETITES

4 sh

GBL 2460GREECE: CLASSICS IN CONTEXT: ANCIENT GREECE

4 sh

GBL 2490ITALY’S HERITAGE: PAST IS PRESENT

4 sh

HST 3260HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE

4 sh

HST 3270HISTORY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC AND EMPIRE

4 sh

HST 3280ANCIENT HEROES

4 sh

CLA 2430CULTURE OF ANCIENT ROME

2 sh

CLA 2260CULTURE OF ANCIENT GREECE

2 sh

PHL 3310ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY

4 sh

REL 1840CHRISTIAN TRADITIONS

4 sh

REL 1850JEWISH TRADITIONS

4 sh

REL 1310Jewish Biblical Literature in Context

4 sh

REL 1320Early Christian Literature in Context

4 sh

REL 3250THE APOCALYPTIC IMAGINATION, ANCIENT AND MODERN

4 sh

REL 3260Sex Lives of Saints: Sex, Gender and Ancient Mediterranean Religions

4 sh

REL 3270MESSIAHS, MARTYRS AND MEMORY

4 sh

Classical Connections

Students may select from the following courses in the area of Classical Connections:

*3/4000-level courses in ARB, CHN, FRE, GER, HEB, ITL, and SPN with approval from Coordinator

ARH 3330JEWISH, CHRISTIAN, & ISLAMIC CULTURES: CONTACT & CONFLICT

4 sh

COR 3570ROME

4 sh

DTS 3001THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE I

4 sh

ENG 2210BRITISH LITERATURE BEFORE 1800

4 sh

ENG 2250AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE BEFORE 1945

4 sh

ENG 3210RENAISSANCE LITERATURE

4 sh

HST 1110MAKING OF THE WEST TO 1500

4 sh

MUS 3401THE MUSIC OF ANCIENT TIMES THROUGH BAROQUE

4 sh

POL 1200INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT

4 sh

POL 3020DEMOCRACY AND ITS CRITICS

4 sh

Requirements: Ancient Languages

The following courses are required

CLA 4999 - Directed Research (4sh over 1-2 years)

CLA 1100CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY

4 sh

Requirements

Students must take 16 s.h. of Latin or Greek above the 1000-level.

The remaining 8 s.h. must come from at least 1 of the other 2 areas (Culture & Society and/or Classical Connections).

20 s.h. must be at the 3000- or 4000-level.

Culture & Society

Students may select from the following courses in the area of Culture & Society: 

ARH 2100ART HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

4 sh

ARH 2110ART HISTORY OF THE MEDIEVAL AND PREMODERN WORLD

4 sh

ENG 3210RENAISSANCE LITERATURE

4 sh

ENG 3220ENLIGHTENMENT APPETITES

4 sh

GBL 2460GREECE: CLASSICS IN CONTEXT: ANCIENT GREECE

4 sh

GBL 2490ITALY’S HERITAGE: PAST IS PRESENT

4 sh

HST 3260HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE

4 sh

HST 3270HISTORY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC AND EMPIRE

4 sh

HST 3280ANCIENT HEROES

4 sh

CLA 2430CULTURE OF ANCIENT ROME

2 sh

CLA 2260CULTURE OF ANCIENT GREECE

2 sh

PHL 3310ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY

4 sh

REL 1840CHRISTIAN TRADITIONS

4 sh

REL 1850JEWISH TRADITIONS

4 sh

REL 1310Jewish Biblical Literature in Context

4 sh

REL 1320Early Christian Literature in Context

4 sh

REL 3250THE APOCALYPTIC IMAGINATION, ANCIENT AND MODERN

4 sh

REL 3260Sex Lives of Saints: Sex, Gender and Ancient Mediterranean Religions

4 sh

REL 3270MESSIAHS, MARTYRS AND MEMORY

4 sh

Classical Connections

Students may select from the following courses in the area of Classical Connections:

*3/4000-level courses in ARB, CHN, FRE, GER, HEB, ITL, and SPN with approval from Coordinator

ARH 3330JEWISH, CHRISTIAN, & ISLAMIC CULTURES: CONTACT & CONFLICT

4 sh

COR 3570ROME

4 sh

DTS 3001THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE I

4 sh

ENG 2210BRITISH LITERATURE BEFORE 1800

4 sh

ENG 2250AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE BEFORE 1945

4 sh

ENG 3210RENAISSANCE LITERATURE

4 sh

HST 1110MAKING OF THE WEST TO 1500

4 sh

MUS 3401THE MUSIC OF ANCIENT TIMES THROUGH BAROQUE

4 sh

POL 1200INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT

4 sh

POL 3020DEMOCRACY AND ITS CRITICS

4 sh

Outcomes

Upon completion of the major in classical studies,

1. Students will learn how to apply critical thinking skills in their reading, writing, and in-class engagement

2. Students will learn how to interpret (analyze, reflect on, discuss, write about) primary sources of various types either in English or in a target language (e.g. Latin, Ancient Greek)

3. Students will learn how to effectively communicate their thoughts, ideas, research, etc. to an array of audiences in both oral and written forms

4. Students will be able to identify and articulate the diversity (linguistic, political, cultural, religious, ethnic, etc.) of the ancient Mediterranean world

5. Students will learn how to take leadership of shared projects and how to collaborate with peers

6. Students will gain an enhanced appreciation of and sensitivity to cultural difference, and identify forms of intercultural discourse that provide context to a modern global society

7. Students will be able to identify, analyze, critique, and articulate how the ancient Mediterranean world has been appropriated in modern constructs of “Western Civilization”

8. Students will learn how to develop and complete an original research project, using evidence and methodologies from a range of disciplines

Total Credit Hours: 40

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