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.
Ancient Civilizations - Focus
The following courses are required
CLA 4999 - Directed Research (4sh over 1-2 years)
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 1010 | ELEMENTARY LATIN I - LEARNING ABOUT THE ANCIENT ROMAN WORLD | 4 sh |
| LAT 1020 | ELEMENTARY LATIN II - LIFE IN THE ANCIENT ROMAN WORLD | 4 sh |
| LAT 2010 | INTERMEDIATE LATIN I | 4 sh |
| LAT 2020 | INTERMEDIATE LATIN II | 4 sh |
| LAT 3110 | LATIN LANGUAGE TUTORIAL | 1-4 sh |
| LAT 4110 | LATIN LANGUAGE TUTORIAL | 1-4 sh |
| GRK 1010 | ANCIENT AND BIBLICAL GREEK I | 4 sh |
| GRK 1020 | ANCIENT AND BIBLICAL GREEK II | 4 sh |
Culture & Society
Students may select from the following courses in the area of Culture & Society:
| ARH 2100 | ART HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD | 4 sh |
| ARH 2110 | ART HISTORY OF THE MEDIEVAL AND PREMODERN WORLD | 4 sh |
| ENG 3210 | RENAISSANCE LITERATURE | 4 sh |
| ENG 3220 | ENLIGHTENMENT APPETITES | 4 sh |
| GBL 2460 | GREECE: CLASSICS IN CONTEXT: ANCIENT GREECE | 4 sh |
| GBL 2490 | ITALY’S HERITAGE: PAST IS PRESENT | 4 sh |
| HST 3260 | HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE | 4 sh |
| HST 3270 | HISTORY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC AND EMPIRE | 4 sh |
| HST 3280 | ANCIENT HEROES | 4 sh |
| CLA 2430 | CULTURE OF ANCIENT ROME | 2 sh |
| CLA 2260 | CULTURE OF ANCIENT GREECE | 2 sh |
| PHL 3310 | ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY | 4 sh |
| REL 1840 | CHRISTIAN TRADITIONS | 4 sh |
| REL 1850 | JEWISH TRADITIONS | 4 sh |
| REL 1310 | JEWISH BIBLICAL LITERATURE IN CONTEXT | 4 sh |
| REL 1320 | EARLY CHRISTIAN LITERATURE IN CONTEXT | 4 sh |
| REL 3250 | THE APOCALYPTIC IMAGINATION, ANCIENT AND MODERN | 4 sh |
| REL 3260 | SEX LIVES OF SAINTS: SEX, GENDER, AND ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN RELIGIONS | 4 sh |
| REL 3270 | MESSIAHS, MARTYRS AND MEMORY | 4 sh |
Classical Connections
Students may select from the following courses in the area of Classical Connections:
*3000 or 4000-level courses in ARB, CHN, FRE, GER, HEB, ITL, and SPN with approval from Coordinator
| ARH 3330 | JEWISH, CHRISTIAN, & ISLAMIC CULTURES: CONTACT & CONFLICT | 4 sh |
| COR 3570 | ROME | 4 sh |
| DTS 3001 | THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE I | 4 sh |
| ENG 2210 | BRITISH LITERATURE BEFORE 1800 | 4 sh |
| ENG 2250 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE BEFORE 1945 | 4 sh |
| ENG 3210 | RENAISSANCE LITERATURE | 4 sh |
| HST 1110 | MAKING OF THE WEST TO 1500 | 4 sh |
| MUS 3401 | THE MUSIC OF ANCIENT TIMES THROUGH BAROQUE | 4 sh |
| POL 1200 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT | 4 sh |
| POL 3020 | DEMOCRACY AND ITS CRITICS | 4 sh |
Ancient Languages - Focus
The following courses are required
CLA 4999 - Directed Research (4sh over 1-2 years)
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 2100 | ART HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD | 4 sh |
| ARH 2110 | ART HISTORY OF THE MEDIEVAL AND PREMODERN WORLD | 4 sh |
| ENG 3210 | RENAISSANCE LITERATURE | 4 sh |
| ENG 3220 | ENLIGHTENMENT APPETITES | 4 sh |
| GBL 2460 | GREECE: CLASSICS IN CONTEXT: ANCIENT GREECE | 4 sh |
| GBL 2490 | ITALY’S HERITAGE: PAST IS PRESENT | 4 sh |
| HST 3260 | HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE | 4 sh |
| HST 3270 | HISTORY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC AND EMPIRE | 4 sh |
| HST 3280 | ANCIENT HEROES | 4 sh |
| CLA 2430 | CULTURE OF ANCIENT ROME | 2 sh |
| CLA 2260 | CULTURE OF ANCIENT GREECE | 2 sh |
| PHL 3310 | ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY | 4 sh |
| REL 1840 | CHRISTIAN TRADITIONS | 4 sh |
| REL 1850 | JEWISH TRADITIONS | 4 sh |
| REL 1310 | JEWISH BIBLICAL LITERATURE IN CONTEXT | 4 sh |
| REL 1320 | EARLY CHRISTIAN LITERATURE IN CONTEXT | 4 sh |
| REL 3250 | THE APOCALYPTIC IMAGINATION, ANCIENT AND MODERN | 4 sh |
| REL 3260 | SEX LIVES OF SAINTS: SEX, GENDER, AND ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN RELIGIONS | 4 sh |
| REL 3270 | MESSIAHS, MARTYRS AND MEMORY | 4 sh |
Classical Connections
Students may select from the following courses in the area of Classical Connections:
*3000 or 4000-level courses in ARB, CHN, FRE, GER, HEB, ITL, and SPN with approval from Coordinator
| ARH 3330 | JEWISH, CHRISTIAN, & ISLAMIC CULTURES: CONTACT & CONFLICT | 4 sh |
| COR 3570 | ROME | 4 sh |
| DTS 3001 | THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE I | 4 sh |
| ENG 2210 | BRITISH LITERATURE BEFORE 1800 | 4 sh |
| ENG 2250 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE BEFORE 1945 | 4 sh |
| ENG 3210 | RENAISSANCE LITERATURE | 4 sh |
| HST 1110 | MAKING OF THE WEST TO 1500 | 4 sh |
| MUS 3401 | THE MUSIC OF ANCIENT TIMES THROUGH BAROQUE | 4 sh |
| POL 1200 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT | 4 sh |
| POL 3020 | DEMOCRACY 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