:|:The College of New Rochelle:|:Modern & Classical Languages Department:|:Classics


The Classics Program is designed to foster a genuine critical understanding and enjoyment of Greek and Latin Literature and comprehensive knowledge of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. The department provides the opportunity to study the Greek and Latin Languages to gain appreciation of classical literature and its role in the western literary tradition, and to acquire a greater knowledge of classical civilization and culture through the study of ancient history and archaeology. Click here to read about recent graduates of the program.

*Major in Classics*
The general requirements for Classics majors follow the minimum requirements of the School of Arts and Sciences. Majors in Latin or Classical Humanities take a minimum of 30-33 credits in the major as follows: Latin: 33 credit minimum Greek: 12 credits Latin: 18 credits above the elementary level Seminar or Independent Study: 3 credits Classical Humanities: 30 credit minimum Humanities (courses in translation, ancient history, art, archaeology): 12-18 Latin (including Elementary): 9-15 credits Seminar or independent study: 3 credits Optional but recommended: Elementary Greek (6 credits) Course Offerings in Classics: Spring '04, Fall '04, Spring '05 Courses in Classics may include: CLS 213-214 Introduction to Homeric Greek I-II CLS 121-122 Introduction to Latin I-II CLS 173 The Comic Spirit CLS 239 Roman Women: Puella, Matrona, Meretrix CLS 315 Plato CLS 317 Euripides CLS 340 Medieval Latin CLS 346 Cicero CLS 347 Vergil CLS 445 Roman Satire


*Minor in Classics*
In addition to the program for majors, the department offers three options for a minor: Classical Languages Latin: 18 credits (including Elementary) Greek:18 credits (including Elementary) Classical Humanities 18 credits in any combination of Latin or Greek courses, courses in translation, ancient history, art, archaeology.

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