Minor in Classical Studies (24)

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Coordinator: Assistant Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures

The interdisciplinary minor in classical studies offers undergraduates a structured curriculum covering various aspects of the study of classical antiquity. Completion of the minor requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours from the following courses. Courses must be focused on no more than three different subject areas. Total semester hour requirements may be reduced if language courses are waived on the basis of high school preparation or placement examination.

Check departmental information for additional requirements.

Requirements

Nine semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.

ENGL 271 - Classical Mythology Credits: 3
Available for General Education credit in the Creativity and Critical Analysis Domain.
FLCL 101 - Beginning Latin I Credits: 3
AND FLCL 102 - Beginning Latin II Credits: 3
(May be waived on the basis of high school preparation or placement examination.)
FLCL 201 - Intermediate Latin I Credits: 3
AND FLCL 202 - Intermediate Latin II Credits: 3
(May be waived on the basis of high school preparation or placement examination.)

Three of the following (9)

ENGL 307 - Drama and Conflict Credits: 3
(classical focus)
ENGL 337 - Western Literature: Classical and Medieval Credits: 3
ENGL 337 is a writing infused course.
FLCL 481 - Special Topics in Classical Literature and Civilization Credits: 3
FLCL 483 - Directed Readings in Classical Languages Credits: 1-3
FLTR 271 - Literature in Translation Credits: 3
(May be counted toward the minor when topic is appropriate.)
HIST 301 - History of Ancient Greece Credits: 3
HIST 303 - Imperial Rome Credits: 3
HIST 303 also fulfills the Human Diversity requirement.
HIST 491 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3
A. Special Topics in History: Ancient
IDSP 291 - Art and Literature in the Ancient World Credits: 3
PHIL 321 - Ancient Greek Philosophy Credits: 3
POLS 350 - Classical and Medieval Political Theory Credits: 3