Classical Humanities, BA

Program Description:

Classics is a broadly based interdisciplinary field that encompasses the study of all facets of ancient Greek and Roman cultures, including language, literature, history, philosophy and religion as well as art and archaeology. The Department offers three majors leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree: Latin, Greek, and Classical Humanities-as well as a minor. A Classics major includes the study of the languages, literature, history, philosophy and religion as well as art and archaeology of Greece and Rome. Special opportunities to participate in archaeological projects are available. Broad learning coupled with careful methods of analysis are designed to provide both specialized training for those who wish to pursue a career in scholarship or high school teaching as well as a broad liberal education for those with more general interests.

The Greek Major consists of 24 hours of Greek, plus 9 hours of Latin or Classical Humanities, and the Senior Seminar, CLS 4100 . The Latin major consists of 24 hours of Latin, plus 9 hours of Greek or Classical Humanities, and the Senior Seminar. CLS 4100 .

The Classical Humanities major consists of 15 hours of Greek or Latin, 18 hours of Classical Humanities, and the Senior Seminar, CLS 4100 .

Students with previous language instruction may place into advanced language courses by test.

It is not uncommon for students to double major in a more technical field, such as Computer Science. It is also a good choice for those pursuing a Pre-Law or Pre-Med track. Classics majors have successfully pursued careers in Education, Government Service, Business, Law, Medicine, and Religion -among others

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.

Classics Honors Program

Students with a GPA of 3.5 or better in Classics substitute an Honors project for the Senior Seminar. An Honors project involves independent study with a faculty mentor. It will usually extend over two consecutive terms and earn six hours of credit upon its successful completion. The project will normally culminate in the writing of a major research paper (25-30 pages) or a series of related shorter papers during the second term and an oral defense of the project with the Department faculty.

Minor in Classical Humanities

The department also offers a minor in Classical Humanities. The minor is an appropriate second field for many students. The minor requires a total of 21 hours, with a minimum of 9 hours in the Greek or Latin language and a minimum of 12 hours in classical humanities courses, including CLS 1500 and 3 CLS electives.

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 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 36 Hours

Greek or Latin Language Credit Hour(s): 15
Three Classical Humanities Electives Credit Hour(s): 18
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.