Classical Studies Major
The Classical Studies Major consists of study of the languages, Latin and ancient Greek, as well as study of the Greek and Roman civilizations. Click here for the Classical Studies Major Checksheet.
Students must complete at least 36 hours for the Major, 18 of which are in civilization courses and 18 in language study.
I. Classical Civilization Component
Three required courses, HUM 1114 Classical Age of Greece or HUM 1124 Roman World and Early Christianity, HIST 1024 Ancient History Survey, and one ART class (ART 3084 Greek Art or ART 3184 Roman Art).
Three additional classes, at least two of which must be at 3000 level. These classes on the ancient world can be found in a number of departments. See the Major Checksheet for a list.
II. Language Study
Requires the completion of at least 18 hours in Latin and/or Ancient Greek, with at least 6 hours at the 3000 level or above. With the exception of Latin 1105/1106 and Greek 1105/1106, all language courses are variable content and can be taken up to three times for credit. For a list of classical languages courses, see the Major Checksheet.
For complete details on the Major, see the checksheet.
Classical Studies Program
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures 0225
335 Major Williams 540.231.5361
News
Courses Spring 2010
Click here for a list of Classical Studies Courses, Spring 2010.
Contacts:
Classical Studies Coordinator, Glenn R. Bugh
gbugh@vt.edu
426 Major Williams


