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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 1001 Greek/Latin I 4 LA
Greek/Latin 1002 Greek/Latin II 4 LA
Greek/Latin 2001 Greek/Latin III 3 LB
Greek/Latin 2002 Greek/Latin IV 3  
Greek/Latin 3002 Readings in Greek/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 3096 Readings in Greek/Latin Literature I*   WI
         
Select one from:   3  
G+R CL

G+R CL
3001/3196

3296
Classical Greek & Roman Mythology
    or
Comparative Mythology
  /WI

WI
         
Select two:     6  
G+R CL 1003-4999 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 1001-2002 Greek/Latin IV or proficiency 0-14  
G+R CL

G+R CL
3001/3196

3296
Classical Greek & Roman Mythology
    or
Comparative Mythology
3

/WI

WI

G+R CL Electives Four additional courses (see note below) 12  
Total     15-29  
Note: Minimum of two of these courses must be above the 2000 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 1001-1002 Greek/Latin II or proficiency 0-8 LA
Select one of the following:   3  
G+R CL 3001/3196
3296
3396
Classical Greek & Roman Mythology
Comparative Mythology
Classical Epic
  /WI
WI
WI
Select two courses:     6  
G+R CL 3596
3696
3002/3796
3003/3896
The Ancient City*   WI
WI
/WI
/WI
         
G+R CL Elective One additional course at or above 2000^ 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 Greek & Roman Classics department advisors.  

Greek & Roman Classics Majors and Minors are encouraged to study a semester at Temple's Rome Campus.

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