Classics - Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Classics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Campus Bachelor Classical Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The major requires 36 hours, which must include: Two years of language study in Latin and/or Greek. (As of the summer of 2011, this will be reduced to one year of Latin or Greek.) Our survey courses on Classical Mythology (CLAS 230), Greek civilization (CLAS 270), and Roman civilization (CLAS 271). The classics capstone course, CLAS 491, our seminar course. Major in Classics, and you will receive a solid grounding in the classical world of Ancient Greece and Rome, and either gain enough facility in either Latin or Greek to read original texts in the language of your choice or, should you choose to take one year of each language, (whic h we do not generally encourage but do allow) a basic introduction to both classical languages. Classics majors receive a liberal arts education giving them the analytical tools to pursue a wide range of careers. For thoughts about why you should major in classics, try this. The classics major at SIUC is designed to be flexible. Many students are able to complete it in addition to a second major in a different field. You may use many of the credit hours required for the classics major for other graduation requirements: 17 hours of course work in classics could count toward the fulfillment of university requirements for other majors. Starting in the summer of 2011, new majors (and continuing majors who opt for the new requirements) will be able to complete the major with only one year of either Latin or Greek. This will make it feasible for those who love classical civilization but find Latin or Greek difficult to complete the major; in place of the more advanced language study, such students will do additional coursework in English. View more details on Southern Illinois University Carbondale . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Classical Studies courses.