University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 17 courses
The civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome have made important contributions to the political, social, artistic, and intellectual development of the Western world. The purpose of the Classical Civilization major is to provide students with a formal and balanced introduction to the historical and cultural experiences of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The program of study is structured, yet not rigid. Lower-division survey courses and requirements in elementary language study, ancient history, and classical art establish an essential background of knowledge, while electives encourage individual and specialized interests. The program offers a broad range of courses in the fields of language, literature, history, mythology, religion, philosophy, art, and archaeology. The major serves as excellent and rewarding preparation for a professional career in medicine, law, business, journalism, communications, or the arts. The Classical Civilization major is a designated capstone major. Undergraduate students take a capstone seminar in which they use the skills and expertise acquired in earlier coursework to research, analyze, and complete a written paper or project. They identify and analyze ancient classical documents, material evidence, or other forms of primary sources and demonstrate their critical skills by engaging in presentations and weekly discourse with their peers.
Preparation for the Major
Four courses as follows:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC 10 | Discovering Greeks | 5 |
| CLASSIC 20 | Discovering Romans | 5 |
Preparation for the Major: Greek or Latin
Select one course from the following Greek or Latin options:
Preparation for the Major: Greek or Latin: Greek
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GREEK 3 | Elementary Greek | 5 |
| GREEK 16 | Intensive First-Year Greek | 12 |
Preparation for the Major: Greek or Latin: Latin
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LATIN 3 | Elementary Latin | 5 |
| LATIN 16 | Intensive First-Year Latin | 12 |
Preparation for the Major: Elective
Select one course from:
The Major
Complete 10 courses as follows:
The Major: Required Upper-Division Courses in the Department
Students must complete nine upper-division courses in the department (courses in related fields not offered by the department may be substituted by petition and with approval of the undergraduate adviser)βno more than three may be selected from Greek 100 through 133 or Latin 100 through 133, and Classics 198A and 198B may be applied as only one course toward the major.
The Major: Required Upper-Division Courses in the Department: Classics 198A and 198B
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC 198A | Honors Research in Classics | 2 |
| CLASSIC 198B | Honors Research in Classics | 5 |
The Major: Capstone Seminar
Complete the following course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC 191 | Capstone Seminar: Classics | 5 |
Honors Program
All honors students are required to take Classics 191 (or an equivalent undergraduate seminar) in their junior year before beginning work on the honors thesis. Students must then enroll in Classics 198A and 198B in consecutive terms, in which they write the thesis under the direct supervision of a faculty member. They may take courses 198A and 198B concurrently or be exempt from course 198A only with approval of the faculty undergraduate adviser. In course 198A students submit an annotated bibliography and preliminary outline of their thesis. In course 198B, they submit at least one initial draft and the final revised version of the thesis. Only course 198B may be applied toward the upper-division classical civilization requirement for departmental majors.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC 198A | Honors Research in Classics | 2 |
| CLASSIC 198B | Honors Research in Classics | 5 |
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