Classical Studies Minor

Program Coordinator: John Stevens (133 Ragsdale Hall; 252-328-6056; stevensj@ecu.edu)

The Classical Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The program, with electives in archaeology, art, classical studies, English, foreign languages, history, philosophy, and religious studies, is designed to encourage students to study all aspects of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. A maximum of 6 s.h. may count toward the Classical Studies Minor from courses used to satisfy general education requirements. Additional courses beyond those listed may be approved by the director if they significantly advance the student’s understanding of classics. No semester hours counted toward the student’s major may count toward the Classical Studies Minor. In many cases, prerequisites for courses listed below will be waived by the constituent departments.

The minor requires 18 s.h. as follows:

1. Foreign Language Cognate Requirement

Note:

Students who do not have a foreign language requirement or satisfy it by taking another language may apply these required courses toward electives below.

2. Electives - 18 s.h.

Choose 18 s.h of Classical studies electives, including at least one CLAS 2000-3999 course, one HIST course, and CLAS 4000 from the following: