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Creating a Classics Major PlanCourse Catalog on the Major/Minor Classical Archaeology Track Classical Civilization Track Course Catalog on the Major/Minor Creating a Major Plan
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Creating a Classics Major Plan
Creating a Major in Classical Language Capstone: Independent Project/Honors Project, 489 Junior/Senior Seminar in Classical Civilization. [Back to top]Creating a Classical Languages Major with a Focus in Near Eastern Languages a) Two courses which provide a comprehensive introduction to the ancient near east. Good choices include: *CLAS 121 Greek World *CLAS 145 Pagans, Christians and Jews OR Consult with your advisor about taking one of the following as a survey course: *CLAS 135 Rome and India *CLAS 194-03 Early Arabic Literature and History *RELI 100 Muslim Societies and Identities *RELI 120 Hebrew Bible *RELI 121 New Testament *RELI 122 Early Christianit b) Seven courses involving language and literature in Greek, Hebrew and/or Arabic. Courses must be taken in at least two languages and involve one class at the advanced level (in Hebrew or Arabic this will need to be an independent study). We also recommend taking supporting courses that study an aspect of the ancient near east, such as: *CLAS 272 Studies in Classical Civilization (e.g. Crisis Literature) *CLAS 194 Egyptian Art and Culture * CLAS 194-03 Early Arabic Literature and History *CLAS 192 January in Turkey *CLAS 135 Rome and India *RELI 200 Revelation and Tradition in Islam *RELI 201 Islam and Philosophy *RELI 300 Introduction to Islamic Law *HIST 250 History of Pre-Modern Medicine *HIST 266 History of Islam from Mohammed to 1517 For study away, we strongly recommend a program in the modern Middle East or Greece. Classics majors have studied in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Greece, Israel, Turkey and other countries. Capstone: Independent Project/Honors Project or 489 Junior/Senior Seminar in Classical Civilization [Back to top]Classical Archaeology Track: Archaeology ~ Art History ~ Museum Work ~ Antiquities Law/Cultural Heritage Creating a Classics Major in ArchaeologyArchaeology is an interdisciplinary field connected to many other fields, including anthropology, history, art history, religion, and geology. Because of these connections, and because material culture varies so widely by period and region, there are many different types of archaeology. Classical archaeology concentrates on the ancient Greek and Roman cultures and the peoples with whom they interacted. Biblical or Near Eastern archaeology focuses on the material remains of the ancient Middle East as a region of great cultural diversity. Anthropological archaeology explores the material remains of past peoples within the conceptual and methodological framework of anthropology, often focusing on prehistoric societies or societies outside the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern spheres, such as the pre-modern peoples of the Americas and Asia. A background in archaeology can also pave the way for a career in museums, or cultural resources. There are many different curricular paths to graduate study in archaeology, and these are not exclusive. But there are paths you can follow that will specifically prepare you for advanced study in certain fields of archaeology. All students who plan to attend graduate school in some field of archaeology should gain field experience (preferably two seasons), and it is useful to gain curatorial, archival, educational, or cultural resource management experience at a local museum or agency. In terms of coursework, students wishing to pursue graduate study in Biblical or Near Eastern archaeology should consult the guidelines for majors in Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Religions, Ancient History with a Near Eastern focus, or Near Eastern languages. Students wishing to pursue graduate study in anthropological archaeology should consider majoring in Anthropology, but take relevant offerings in geology (e.g., GEOL 155 History and Evolution of Earth, GEOL 260 Geomorphology, GEOL 265 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, GEOL 300 Paleobiology) and certain archaeology courses in Classics: *CLAS 123 Introduction to Archaeology *CLAS 160 Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art *CLAS 271 Studies in Archaeology (e.g., death and burial; ethics; method and theory) *CLAS 488 Junior/Senior Seminar in Archaeology Students wishing to pursue graduate study in classical archaeology should expose themselves to anthropology and geology, but graduate programs will prefer more study of classical art and languages. Students should also gain a basic knowledge of one of the major modern languages of scholarship, German or French. a) Two courses which provide a comprehensive introduction to the ancient Mediterranean world. Good choices include: *CLAS 121 Greek World *CLAS 122 Roman World *CLAS 127 Women, Gender & Sexuality *CLAS 145 Pagans, Christians & Jews b) For Classical Archaeology, study in Greek or Latin through at least the intermediate level. Those interested in Biblical or Near Eastern Archaeology may prefer Hebrew or Arabic. c) Four core courses: *CLAS 123 Introduction to Archaeology *CLAS 160 Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art *CLAS 258 Cities and Sanctuaries OR CLAS 271 Studies in Archaeology *CLAS 488 Junior/Senior Seminar in Archaeology (counts as capstone) d) Electives from the following are particularly recommended: *CLAS 272 (e.g., Ancient Ports) *GEOL 155 History and Evolution of Earth *ANTH 112 Archaeology and Human Evolution For a field experience, we recommend participating in an excavation, preferably at least two seasons. Students should study abroad in the region of interest (North Africa, Middle East, southern Europe, or Great Britain). [Back to top]Creating an Archaeology Major with a Focus in Art History a) Two courses which provide a comprehensive introduction to the ancient Mediterranean world. Good choices include: *CLAS 121 Greek World *CLAS 122 Roman World *CLAS 127 Women, Gender & Sexuality *CLAS 129 Greek Myths b) Study in a classical language to include at least one course at the intermediate level (Arabic, Greek, Latin or Hebrew): Greek or Latin strongly preferred c) Four foundation courses: *CLAS 123 Introduction to Archaeology *CLAS 160 Introduction Ancient and Medieval Art *CLAS 258 Cities and Sanctuaries OR 271 Studies in Archaeology *CLAS 488 Junior/Senior Seminar in Archaeology (counts as capstone) d) Electives from the following: *CLAS 155 January in Rome *CLAS 258 Cities and Sanctuaries, *CLAS 271 Studies in Archaeology *ART 238 Ceramic Art OR a course otherwise approved in advance by the department, such as: *ART 487 Art History Methodology Seminar (strongly recommended) *ART 232 Fibers I *ART 235 Sculpture I *ART 252 Gender, Sexualities, and Feminist Visual Culture *ART 270 Art and Religion Along the Silk Road We also recommend at least one course in studio art: *ART 232 Fibers I *ART 235 Sculpture I *ART 238 Ceramic Art Field experience: [Back to top]Creating an Archaeology Major with a Focus in Museum Studies a) Two courses which provide a comprehensive introduction to the ancient Mediterranean world. Good choices include: *CLAS 121 Greek World *CLAS 122 Roman World *CLAS 127 Women, Gender & Sexuality *CLAS 129 Greek Myths *CLAS 145 Pagans, Christians & Jews b) Study in a classical language to include at least one course at the intermediate level (Arabic, Greek, Latin or Hebrew). c) Four foundation courses: *CLAS123 Introduction to Archaeology *CLAS 160 Introduction Ancient and Medieval Art *CLAS 258 Cities and Sanctuaries OR 271 Studies in Archaeology *CLAS 488 Junior/Senior Seminar in Archaeology (counts as capstone) d) Electives from the following: *CLAS 155 January in Rome *CLAS 258 Cities and Sanctuaries, *CLAS 271 Studies in Archaeology *ART 238 Ceramic Art *ANTH 112 Archaeology and Human Evolution OR courses otherwise approved in advance by the department. Consider: *ANTH 360 The Anthropology of Tourism *HMCS 110 Texts and Power *ECON 252 Economics of Not-for-Profit *SOCI 250 Nonprofit Organizations *EDUC 260 Philosophy of Education *ART 232 Fibers I *ART 235 Sculpture I Courses in Art History and Anthropology that would be good introductions
to particular cultures/regions, e.g. ART 270 Art and Religion Along
the Silk Road. [Back to top]Creating an Archaeology Major with a Focus in Antiquities Law or Cultural Heritage a) Two courses which provide a comprehensive introduction to the ancient Mediterranean world: *CLAS 121 Greek World *CLAS 122 Roman World *CLAS 127 Women, Gender & Sexuality *CLAS 129 Greek Myths *CLAS 145 Pagans, Christians & Jews b) Study in a classical language to include at least one course at the intermediate level (Arabic, Greek, Latin or Hebrew). c) Four foundation courses: *CLAS123 Introduction to Archaeology *CLAS 160 Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Art *CLAS 258 Cities and Sanctuaries OR 271 Studies in Archaeology *CLAS 488 Junior/Senior Seminar in Archaeology (counts as capstone) d) Electives from the following: *CLAS 155 January in Rome *CLAS 258 Cities and Sanctuaries, *CLAS 271 Studies in Archaeology *ART 238 Ceramic Art OR courses otherwise approved in advance by the department. Consider: *ART 487 Art History Methodology Seminar (strongly recommended) *ART 252 Gender, Sexualities, and Feminist Visual Culture *ART 270 Art and Religion Along the Silk Road *ART 232 Fibers I *ART 235 Sculpture I When the new curriculum is approved, ART 149 Introduction to Visual Culture (formerly Principles of Art) Field experience: *Excavation [Back to top]Classical Civilization Track: Ancient
History and Civilization ~ Near
Eastern Studies [Back to top]Creating a Civilization Major with a Focus in Near Eastern Studiesa) Two courses which provide a comprehensive introduction to the ancient near east. Good choices include: *CLAS 121 Greek World *CLAS 145 Pagans, Christians and Jews OR Consult with your advisor about taking one of the following for the survey course: *CLAS 135 Rome and India *CLAS 194 Egyptian Art and Culture *HIST 194 Byzantine History *HIST 266 History of Islam *RELI 100 Muslim Societies and Identities *RELI 120 Hebrew Bible * RELI 121 New Testament *RELI 122 Early Christianity b) Study in a language at least to the intermediate level (Arabic, Greek, or Hebrew) c) Electives chosen from the offerings of the department, such as: *CLAS 194 Egyptian Art and Culture * CLAS 194-03 Early Arabic Literature and History *CLAS 135 Rome and India *CLAS 272 Studies in Classical Civilization (e.g. Hellenistic World) *CLAS 271 Studies in Archaeology (e.g. Roman Galilee) OR courses otherwise approved in advance by the department. Consider: *HIST 194 Byzantine History *HIST 266 History of Islam *RELI 100 Muslim Societies and Identities *RELI 120 Hebrew Bible * RELI 121 New Testament *RELI 122 Early Christianity *RELI 200 Revelation and Tradition in Islam *RELI 201 Islam and Philosophy *RELI 300 Introduction to Islamic Law *HIST 250 History of Pre-Modern Medicine *HIST 266 History of Islam from Mohammed to 1517 *SOCI 240 Images of Women in the Middle East *SOCI 290 Islam and the West For study away, we strongly recommend a program in the modern Middle East or Greece. Classics majors have studied in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Greece, Israel, Turkey and other countries. The capstone may be met by taking CLAS 489 Junior/Senior Seminar in Classical Civilization or by completing an independent project or Honors Project. We also encourage you to consider a concentration in Middle Eastern Studies and Islamic Civilization. [Back to top]
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