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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  
Greek/Latin 0052 Elements II 4 LA
Greek/Latin C061 Intermediate I 3 LB
Greek/Latin 0062 Intermediate II 3  
Greek/Latin 0102 Readings in Latin Literature II 3  
         
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  
         
One Writing Capstone:   3  
Greek/Latin W101 Readings in Greek/Latin Literature I*   WI
         
Select one from:   3  
GRC

GRC
0251/W251

0252/W252
Classical Greek and Roman Mythology
    or
Comparative Mythology
  /WI

/WI
         
Select two:     6  
GRC C071-0399 Electives**    
         
Total     35-37  
*Capstone Course in Major; select Greek or Latin.    
**May include advanced courses in Greek and/or Latin.  Or, may include related courses in
other departments, per departmental approval.
   

 

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  
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  
Total     15-29  
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.    

Required Courses for the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Minor

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Greek/Latin 0051-0052 Elements II or proficiency 0-8  
Select one of the following:   3  
GRC 0251/W251
0252/W252
0253
W254
Classical G&R Mythology
Comparative Mythology
Hebrew, Myth and Legend
Classical Epic
  /WI
/WI

WI
Select two courses:     6  
GRC 0263/W263
0264/W264
0265/W265
0266/W266
0267/W267
The Ancient City*  
/WI
         
GRC Elective One additional course at or above 0100^ 3  
Total     12-20  
Study Abroad        
*Cycle of five cities offered: Jerusalem, Augustan Rome, Byzantium, Periclean, Hellenistic Alexandria.    
^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.    

GRC Majors and Minors are encouraged to study a semester at Temple's Rome Campus.

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