Department of Classics

Northwestern Students in Pompeii
Northwestern Students in Pompeii

Major Requirements

Students may choose to concentrate in (1) Greek and Latin, (2) Latin, or (3) Greek. All tracks can be completed with a minimum of 12 courses beyond the language prerequisites. 

Track 1  --  Major in Classics with a declared concentration in Greek and Latin

Prerequisites   -- Either Greek 201-2 and Latin 101-3, or Latin 201-2 and Greek 101-3 (or equivalent placements)

Major course requirements   --  12 courses

  • Language 1 foundation (3)  --  3 courses in Greek or Latin at the 201-3 or 300 level
  • Language 2 foundation (3)  --  3 courses in the second language at the 200 or 300 level

Additional courses (6)

  • Classics 211 (Classical Greece), Classics 212 (Roman Civilization)
  • Classics 395 (Research Seminar for Majors)
  • Three additional Greek, Latin, or Classics courses, at least 2 of which must be at the 300 level; may include 1 Classical Traditions course by permission of the DUS

 

Track 2  -- Major in Classics with a declared concentration in Latin

Prerequisite   --  Latin 201-2 or equivalent placement

Major course requirements   --  12 courses

  • Latin foundation (3)  --  3 courses in Latin at the 201-3 or 300 level

Additional courses (9)

  • Classics 211 (Classical Greece), Classics 212 (Roman Civilization)
  • Classics 395 (Research Seminar for Majors)
  • Six additional Latin, Greek, or Classics courses, at least 3 of which must be at the 300 level; may include Greek language courses at any level, and up to 2 Classical Traditions courses by permission of the DUS

 

Track 3  --  Major in Classics with a declared concentration in Greek

Prerequisite   --  Greek 201-2 or equivalent placement

Major course requirements   --  12 courses

  • Greek foundation (3)  --  3 courses in Greek at the 201-3 or 300 level

Additional courses (9)

  • Classics 211 (Classical Greece) and Classics 212 (Roman Civilization)
  • Classics 395 (Research Seminar for Majors)
  • Six additional courses, at least 3 of which must be at the 300 level; may include Latin language at any level and up to 2 Classical Traditions courses by permission of the DUS

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