Latin, BA

Program Description:

The Department of Classics offers majors leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in classical humanities and in the classical languages of Greek and Latin. The study of the classics is concerned with the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. It is the oldest area of study, requiring an understanding of the disciplines of language and literature, art, archaeology, and history to fully appreciate the contributions of Greece and Rome to western civilization.

Requirements for the major in classical humanities are quite flexible, but it is advisable for students to consult with the department to ensure a well-rounded curriculum. An inflexible requirement is the study of Latin or Greek at the college level. The classical humanities student must complete at least 24 hours of language study and become proficient in at least one of the languages beyond the 2020 level. A student who has begun language study elsewhere or who has experienced a lapse of more than one year in the study of the language will be given a proficiency examination to determine the appropriate placement level. Students may also major in either Greek or Latin; these students will be expected to develop some facility in the nonmajor language.

The major in classical humanities is appropriate for students who have not decided on a specific vocation and who are interested in the humanities. A bachelor’s degree in classical humanities is suitable for students who do not plan to extend their formal education beyond the undergraduate level. The major in one of the classical languages is more suitable for students who wish to continue their studies on the graduate level; the areas of ancient history and classical archaeology, as well as classics, are open to them. Students who major in either classical humanities or classical languages will find the bachelor’s degree useful in any position for which a liberal arts degree is appropriate.

Early consultation with the Department of Classics is important for students who wish to teach Latin or Greek in secondary schools. They will also need to consult with the College of Education and Human Services for professional licensure requirements.

Faculty:

Professors Chamberlain (Chair) Gabbert (Emerita)

Associate Professors Edwards, LaForse, C. King (Emerita), W. King (Emeritus), Marchand

Lecturer Wolpert

Classics Honors Program

Superior students may participate in the departmental honors program by applying to the Department of Classics. They should have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in classics and 3.0 overall, and should have completed a substantial portion (27 to 30 hours) of their major requirements. Interested students should contact the department for further details.

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities 3

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 36 Hours

Latin Language Courses Credit Hour(s): 24
Classical Humanities or Greek or Latin Electives Credit Hour(s): 9
CLS 4100 - Advanced Studies in Antiquity Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Related Requirements

IV. College Requirements: 6 Hours

Foreign Language
Filled by major requirement.

Methods of Inquiry

Quantitative Methods: 3 Hours

One Course from:

COM 4490 - Survey of Communication Research Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS 4140 - Intro to Research in Music Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 2100 - Quantitative Methods in Political Science Credit Hour(s): 3
SW 2910 - Social Science Data Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3400 - Sociological Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
URS 4980 - Quantitative/Qualitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3410 - Introduction to Research Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
MS 2040 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3

Qualitative Methods: 3 Hours

One Course from:

PHL 2150 - Inductive Logic Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 2230 - Symbolic Logic I Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3230 - Symbolic Logic II Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 4710 - Philosophy of Physical Science Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 4720 - Philosophy of Social Science Credit Hour(s): 3

V. Electives: 44 Hours

Total: 124 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Latin, (3 yr) (GPS)