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Dec 21, 2024
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Course Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Latin Language and Literature Major
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The major consists of a minimum of 9 full courses (or the equivalent).
Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the major.
 View the catalog page for the classics department.
Students who major in Latin language and literature may also major in Greek language and literature or minor in Greek; however, students may not major in both Latin language and literature and in classical civilization.
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Learning Goals
The learning goals of the Latin language and literature major are: - To demonstrate mastery of ancient Latin and to apply this understanding to the critical judgment of ancient texts written in Latin;
- To develop knowledge of the main areas of ancient Roman culture: history, literature, religion, philosophy, humanistic values, language, and art;
- To situate Roman culture within the wider Mediterranean world;
- To understand and critique the roots of Western culture and its survival in the contemporary world; and
- To develop the skills of creative thought and critical analysis that make it possible to produce original scholarly work in the discipline of classical studies.
Transfer of Credit Toward the Major
No more than half the hours credited toward the major may be transferred from work at other recognized institutions. Course of Study
Students considering a major in Latin language and literature should include in their first- and second-year planning four semesters of work in the language as well as CLAS 104 and either CLAS 111 or CLAS 112 . Entry-Level Course Sequence Suggestions
Students beginning to study Latin should begin with CLAS 104 , CLAS 111 , CLAS 112 , or LATN 101 . Students are encouraged to enroll in any language course for which they are qualified. All entering students who have studied Latin previously should consult with a member of the classics department to determine the appropriate level of their entry into the language sequence. Students with four years of secondary-school Latin (including Vergil) will ordinarily be eligible for LATN 201 offered in the first semester. Such students are encouraged to consider beginning a study of Greek. Students who successfully take the Winter Term offering of Introductory Latin can enroll in LATN 102 in the following spring semester, but should be aware that the Winter Term course will not count toward the completion of the Latin language and literature course requirement. Honors in Latin Language and Literature
Applying for Admission to the Honors Program To be eligible for admission to the Honors Program in Latin Language and Literature, a student must have met the following requirements by the end of the junior year: - Passed either two 300-level courses in Latin and at least the 102-level course in Greek -or- one 300-level course in Latin and one 300-level course in Greek
- Passed CLAS 104 - History of Rome
- Passed either CLAS 111 or CLAS 112 as well as two additional courses in Classical Civilization
- Maintained a major GPA of at least 3.5, and a general GPA of 3.3
The department may invite qualified students to apply at the end of their junior year, but would also welcome applications from interested majors. Admission is based on overall academic distinction and outstanding work within the department. Completing Honors To be awarded Honors in Latin Language and Literature, a student must: - Complete a major in Latin Language and Literature
- Complete satisfactorily, in the junior or senior year, a reading list devised in consultation with a member of the department that includes primary (ancient) and secondary (critical, historical) readings; this reading list may be completed as part of a course
- Pass (at the level of B+ or better), at the end of the relevant semester in the junior or senior year, a written translation exam on the primary sources in Latin
- Complete satisfactorily a research project designed in consultation with members of the department
- Pass an oral examination on the reading list and research project. (This examination may be conducted by an outside examiner, who would also pass judgement on the Honors project)
Students participating in the Honors Program should register for LATN 401F /LATN 401H for a total of four units of credit in the relevant semester(s) in which the research paper is written. Proposals must be submitted by early August of the academic year in which the honors project will be undertaken. Detailed Major Requirements
Latin Language and Literature Major Course Lists
Distribution Requirement
Return to the summary of requirements. Of the three required major elective courses, students must complete at least one course in ancient art and/or archaeology, and at least one course on a relevant topic offered by another department. |
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