Classics (Arts & Science)
Department contact:
405 Strickland Hall
573-882-0679
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Classics
Emphasis areas in Classical Humanities, Greek, Latin and Classical Languages
Minor in Classics with emphasis in Classical Humanities, Latin, or Greek
Overview:
Classics is one of the founding departments in the University of Missouri. Its primary mission is the teaching of the languages, literature, history, and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome. But its disciplinary range touches virtually all major aspects of early civilization in the Mediterranean's sphere of influence, from the ancient Near East to North Africa, Spain, Gaul, and even Britain. Little happened in these places that does not have some important impact on our world today; understanding those historical conditions and their implications for us is the mission of Classical Studies.
The Department of Classical Studies offers four major options for students interested in the mythology, literature, history, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Three of these major tracks—Latin, Greek, and Classical Languages—focus on learning the ancient languages and introduce students to advanced readings in Greek and Latin texts. Students completing these majors will be well prepared to teach the languages (typically Latin) in private or public secondary schools or, with sufficient work in both languages, will be prepared to undertake graduate study in Classics.
A fourth track, Classical Humanities, is available to those students who would like to study the Greek and Latin Classics in translation. Students may take elementary Latin or Greek then follow these language courses with a structured sequence of classes, all using texts in English translation, that guide them through a broad introduction to Classical literature and culture into more specialized study of some of the most important literary works of the western European tradition. The Classical Humanities track offers a thorough course of study to any student broadly interested in ancient culture and a sound pre-professional education.
Academic Information
Admission Requirements:
Any student may declare a major in Classics. Students must complete College Algebra and English 1000 with a C- or above and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to complete a graduation plan with the College of Arts & Science.
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0
Specifically required non-major courses for the BA degree:
None other than those required for Arts & Science Foundation requirement.
Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Classical Humanities 1050, 1060
Greek 1100 or Latin 1100
Sample 8-semester outline(s):
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/ARTSCI_classics_classical_humanities06.pdf
Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Anthropology, Anthropology, Art, Art, Art History and Archaeology, English, English, History, History, Linguistics, Linguistics, Philosophy, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Religious Studies
Department Website:
http://classics.missouri.edu
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