Liberal Arts
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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts
Greek and Roman Classics
Robin Mitchell-Boyask, Department Chair
329 Anderson Hall
215-204-8267
robin@temple.edu
Martha A. Davis, Advisor
321 Anderson Hall
215-204-8267
madavis@temple.edu
330 Anderson Hall
215-204-8267
www.temple.edu/classics
Students in the Department of Greek and Roman Classics study the cultures and languages of two major civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean world. Classics is an interdisciplinary field of study which encompasses major disciplines of the liberal arts: languages, history, literature, and philosophy.
Classics offers a sound liberal arts background: Classics majors have held senior positions in government, law, and public service organizations, have founded and headed profit and non-profit companies and organizations, and have worked as correspondents and journalists. Recent Temple Classics majors have gone on to law school, veterinary school, graduate school, business and teaching careers.
The organization for majors and minors is Zeta Beta Chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, the National Honorary Society for Classics.
Requirements for the Major
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Greek/Latin |
0051 |
Elements I |
4 |
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Greek/Latin |
0052 |
Elements II |
4 |
LA |
Greek/Latin |
C061 |
Intermediate I |
3 |
LB |
Greek/Latin |
0062 |
Intermediate II |
3 |
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Greek/Latin |
0102 |
Readings in Latin Literature II |
3 |
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Greek/Latin |
Electives |
Select two courses in
Greek and/or Latin languages.
If exempt from beginning Greek and/or Latin courses
through placement, substitute additional electives until
a total of seven language courses are completed. |
6-8 |
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One Writing Capstone: |
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3 |
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Greek/Latin |
W101 |
Readings in Greek/Latin Literature I* |
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WI |
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Select one from: |
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3 |
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GRC
GRC |
0251/W251
0252/W252 |
Classical Greek and Roman Mythology
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Comparative Mythology |
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/WI
/WI |
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Select two: |
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6 |
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GRC |
C071-0399 |
Electives** |
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Total |
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35-37 |
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*Capstone Course in Major; select Greek or Latin. |
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**May include advanced courses in Greek and/or Latin. Or, may include related courses in
other departments, per departmental approval.
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Distinction in Major
Distinction in Major requires a senior thesis and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Greek, Latin, or Greek and Roman Classics courses.
Requirements for the Minor
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Greek/Latin |
0051-0062 |
Intermediate II or proficiency |
0-14 |
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GRC
GRC |
0251/W251
0252/W252 |
Classical Greek and Roman Mythology
or
Comparative Mythology |
3 |
/WI |
GRC |
Electives |
Four additional courses (see note below) |
12 |
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Total |
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15-29 |
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Note: Minimum of two of these courses must be above the 0100 level. Courses must fall under
the following categories: a. Advanced courses in Greek and/or Latin; b. Courses in Classical
Culture; c. Courses on aspects of the ancient Greek and Roman world offered in other Temple
departments such as Art History, History, Religion, and Philosophy, and approved by the
department
advisor. |
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Required Courses for the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Minor
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Greek/Latin |
0051-0052 |
Elements II or proficiency |
0-8 |
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Select one of the following: |
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3 |
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GRC |
0251/W251
0252/W252
0253
W254 |
Classical G&R Mythology
Comparative Mythology
Hebrew, Myth and Legend
Classical Epic |
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/WI
/WI
WI |
Select two courses: |
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6 |
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GRC |
0263/W263
0264/W264
0265/W265
0266/W266
0267/W267 |
The Ancient City* |
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/WI |
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GRC |
Elective |
One additional course at or above 0100^ |
3 |
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Total |
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12-20 |
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Study Abroad |
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*Cycle of five cities offered: Jerusalem, Augustan Rome, Byzantium, Periclean, Hellenistic Alexandria. |
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^Courses can be from this department or from another department such as: Anthropology, Art History,
Religion, History, or Philosophy, as approved by GRC Classics department advisors. |
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GRC Majors and Minors are encouraged to study a semester at Temple's Rome Campus.
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