Classical Studies
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The Western cultural tradition begins with the achievements of the ancient Greeks and Romans in a wide range of fields including politics, literature, art, and philosophy. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Studies coordinates courses in Greco-Roman antiquity taught by members of various departments in the College of Liberal Arts. Within the major, students may choose between two programs of study. The pre-professional track provides preparation for those students who intend to do graduate work in Classics or related fields; the general track provides a versatile liberal arts education in a comprehensive humanistic discipline.

In addition to courses that are taught in English, the Classical Studies program also offers instruction in ancient Greek and Latin. Either of these languages satisfies the modern language requirement for the Classical Studies degree and for liberal arts majors generally.

Requirements for Admission to a Major in Classics
Students may be admitted to the major in classics upon satisfaction of the following requirements:

• An overall 2.0 GPA, including at least 6 hours of the math and science requirement taken in residence or 12 hours of math and science overall.
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 at the time of admission to the major for all major courses applicable to the classics degree and for all Greek and Latin courses taken.
• A minimum of 6 hours of major courses applicable to the classics degree taken at U.T. Arlington.
• A writing sample approved by the Classics Coordinator. (See the Classics Coordinator for specific conditions on the writing sample and its grading.)

The Classics Coordinator must certify that these requirements have been satisfied. Admission to the Classics major may take place at any time that the requirements have been satisfied consistent with the requirements of the University.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Classical Studies
(Pre-Professional Track)
English
Six hours of composition.
Literature
Three hours of English or modern language literature or other approved substitute.
Liberal Arts Elective
Three hours above the freshman level of literature, or social and cultural studies designated as taught in the College of Liberal Arts, or fine arts or philosophy, or technical writing.
History
1311, 1312.
Political Science
2311, 2312.
Modern Language
1441, 1442, 2313, and 2314 or equivalent in either Greek or Latin.
Mathematics
Six hours (level of college algebra or higher).
Science
Eight hours in a single lab science (biology, chemistry, geology, or physics).
Fine Arts
Three hours from architecture, art, dance, music, or theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies
Three hours of designated courses in archaeology, classical studies, communication, economics, history, humanities, linguistics, political science, social or cultural anthropology, social/political/cultural geography, social/political/cultural geography, social psychology, sociology and women’s studies or other courses which have been approved by the Undergraduate Assembly. (See the undergraduate Classical Studies advisor for a list of recommended courses).
Electives
Sufficient to give the total number of hours required for the degree.
Major
32 hours to include:

Two semesters of language instruction beyond the fourth semester (2314) in one of the Classical languages (Greek or Latin), and two semesters of language instruction (1441, 1442) in the other Classical language;
At least 6 hours of courses with the CLAS prefix;
CLAS 3310 or HIST 3374;
CLAS 3320 or HIST 3375;
Four additional courses (at least two at the 3000/4000 level) from the courses listed below:
CLAS 1300, 2303, 2307, 3310, 3320, 3323, 4335, 4391, 4394
GREK 2313, 2314, 4391 (if the student’s second language)
LATN 2313, 2314, 4302, 4335, 4391 (if the student’s second language)
ANTH 2339, 3355, 3358
ART 3302
ENGL 3339, 4380
HIST 3374, 3375, 3380
PHIL 3301, 3302
POLS 4327

Students are encouraged to exercise the option of writing a senior thesis (CLAS 4394) at some time during their final year of study.

Optional Minor
Students may pursue a minor (18 hours, at least six of which must be 3000/4000 level) after filing a statement of intent with the undergraduate advisor.
Total
128 hours, at least 36 of which must be 3000/4000 level, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA/DNCA) or ROTC or marching band, as required.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Classical Studies
(General Track)
English
Six hours of composition.
Literature
Three hours of English or modern language literature or other approved substitute.
Liberal Arts Elective
Three hours above the freshman level of literature, or social and cultural studies designated as taught in the College of Liberal Arts, or fine arts or philosophy, or technical writing.
History
1311, 1312.
Political Science
2311, 2312.
Modern Language
1441, 1442, 2313, and 2314 or equivalent.
Mathematics
Six hours (level of college algebra or higher).
Science
Eight hours in a single lab science (biology, chemistry, geology, or physics).
Fine Arts
Three hours from architecture, art, dance, music, or theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies
Three hours from designated courses in archaeology, classical studies, communication, economics, history, humanities, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology and women’s studies or other courses which have been approved by the Undergraduate Assembly. (See the undergraduate Classical Studies advisor for a list of recommended courses).
Electives
Sufficient to give the total number of hours required for the degree. In consultation with the undergraduate Classical Studies advisor and in light of individual aims and interests, students in the general track are urged to choose electives concentrated primarily in one or two areas of secondary emphasis—for example, administration, business, computer science engineering, education, linguistics, management, marketing, mathematics, philosophy, publishing, technical writing.
Major
27 hours to include:

At least 6 hours of courses with the CLAS prefix;
CLAS 3310 or HIST 3374;
CLAS 3320 or HIST 3375;
Additional courses (at least five at the 3000/4000 level) from the courses listed below:
CLAS 1300, 2303, 2307, 3310, 3320, 3323, 4335, 4391, 4394
GREK 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, 4391
LATN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, 4301, 4302, 4335, 4391
ANTH 2339, 3355, 3358
ART 3302
ENGL 3339, 4380
HIST 3374, 3375, 3380
PHIL 3301, 3302
POLS 4327

Optional Minor
Students may pursue a minor (18 hours, at least six of which must be 3000/4000 level) after filing a statement of intent with the undergraduate advisor. It is recommended that students who wish to pursue a minor do so in either Greek or Latin (the introductory sequence plus two additional semesters of language instruction).
Total
120 hours, at least 36 of which must be 3000/4000 level, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA/DNCA) or ROTC or marching band, as required.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Classical Studies (Pre-Law Option)
Students interested in the Pre-Law Option must complete the requirements for the Pre-Professional Track degree in classics, while selecting their elective course work in consultation with the Classics/Pre-Law faculty advisor.

Oral Communication Competency
Students majoring in classics may demonstrate competency in oral communication by taking any course approved by the Undergraduate Assembly for this purpose. Alternatively, they may demonstrate this competency by passing the University proficiency examination in oral communication.

Computer Use Competency
Students majoring in classics may demonstrate competency in computer use by taking any course approved by the Undergraduate Assembly for this purpose. Alternatively, they may demonstrate this competency by passing the University proficiency examination in computer use.

Classics (CLAS)
Course fee information is published in the online student Schedule of Classes at www.uta.edu/schedule. Please refer to this Web site for a detailed listing of specific course fees.
All courses with the CLAS prefix are taught in English. There are no prerequisites unless otherwise specified.

1300. INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Major Greek and Roman myths and their influence, with emphasis on the visual arts from antiquity to the present, including popular films.

2303. THE CLASSICAL ROOTS OF ENGLISH VOCABULARY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Etymology (word origins) focusing on the large stock of English words derived from ancient Greek and Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Primarily for students seeking to improve their general vocabulary and reading comprehension.

2307. WOMEN IN THE ANCIENT WORLD (3-0) 3 hours credit. Exploration of roles and images of women in ancient Greece and Rome, using a variety of primary (ancient) sources: literature, legal and medical texts, visual art, and inscriptions. Also listed as WOMS 2307.

3310. INTRODUCTION TO GREEK CIVILIZATION (3-0) 3 hours credit. Ancient Greek culture to the time of the Roman conquest. Topics covered include politics and society, literature, art, philosophy, and religion. Credit may not be received for both CLAS 2310 (as the course was previously numbered) and CLAS 3310.

3320. INTRODUCTION TO ROMAN CIVILIZATION (3-0) 3 hours credit. Roman life and thought through 476 A.D. A broad cultural survey including politics and society, literature, art, technology, and law. Credit may not be received for both CLAS 2320 (as the course was previously numbered) and CLAS 3320.

3323. TOPICS IN CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Advanced study of Greek and/or Roman myths, with emphasis on the cultural context and methods of myth interpretation (anthropological, psychoanalytical, structuralist, etc.). May be repeated for credit with departmental permission.

4335. TOPICS IN CLASSICAL STUDIES (3-0) 3 hours credit. Studies in the social, political, and cultural development of the ancient Greeks and Romans, including their influence on subsequent societies. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission.

4391. CONFERENCE COURSE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Independent study in the preparation of a paper on a research topic; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: consent of the department and completion of or concurrent enrollment in a 3000-level course.

4394. SENIOR THESIS (3-0) 3 hours credit. A thesis or project completed during the senior year under the direction of a faculty member.

Greek (GREK)
Course fee information is published in the online student Schedule of Classes at www.uta.edu/schedule. Please refer to this Web site for a detailed listing of specific course fees.

1441. LEVEL I (3-2) 4 hours credit.

1442. LEVEL II (3-2) 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: GREK 1441 or equivalent.

2313. LEVEL III (3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: GREK 1442 or equivalent.

2314. LEVEL IV (3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: GREK 2313 or equivalent.

2391. INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-0) 3 hours credit. By consent of the department only.

4335. TOPICS IN GREEK LITERATURE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Close reading of one or more Greek texts, with attention both to grammatical precision and to interpretation. Prerequisite: ability to read unaltered Greek (i.e., successful completion of introductory sequence or equivalent).

4391. CONFERENCE COURSE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Advanced independent study in Greek literature. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

Latin (LATN)
Course fee information is published in the online student Schedule of Classes at www.uta.edu/schedule. Please refer to this Web site for a detailed listing of specific course fees.

Prefix and number in parentheses following the U.T. Arlington course number and title is the Common Course Number designation.

1441. LEVEL I (3-2) 4 hours credit (LATN 1411).

1442. LEVEL II (3-2) 4 hours credit (LATN 1412). Prerequisite: LATN 1441 or equivalent.

2313. LEVEL III (3-0) 3 hours credit (LATN 2311). Prerequisite: LATN 1442 or equivalent.

2314. LEVEL IV (3-0) 3 hours credit (LATN 2312). Prerequisite: LATN 2313 or equivalent.

2391. INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-0) 3 hours credit. By consent of the department only.

4301. INTENSIVE LATIN FOR READING I (3-0) 3 hours credit. Covers approximately the same material as LATN 1441/1442 (Levels I and II). Credit will not be granted for both.

4302. INTENSIVE LATIN FOR READING II (3-0) 3 hours credit. Covers approximately the same material as LATN 2313/2314 (Levels III and IV). Credit will not be granted for both.

4335. TOPICS IN LATIN LITERATURE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Close reading of one or more Latin texts, with attention both to grammatical precision and to interpretation. Prerequisite: ability to read unaltered Latin (i.e., successful completion of introductory sequence or equivalent).

4391. CONFERENCE COURSE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Advanced independent study in Latin literature. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Prerequisite: departmental permission.
For descriptions of courses applicable to the Classical Studies major that do not carry a CLAS, GREK, or LATN prefix, consult the listings of the relevant departments (Sociology and Anthropology, Art, English, History, Philosophy and Humanities, Political Science).

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