Southwestern

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Classics Program

Majoring & Minoring: Greek

Athens

Majoring

The Greek major requires a minimum of 30 semester hours, of which at least 18 hours must be upper level (courses numbered above 200). The upper level program can be tailored to meet individual student needs.

Courses offered are:

  • 13-014 Greek I
  • 13-024 Greek II
  • 13-113 Greek III
  • 13-123 Greek IV
  • 13-101, 102, 103 Selected Topics
  • 13-301, 302, 303 Selected Topics
  • 13-443 Intermediate Tutorial
  • 13-903 Advanced Tutorial
  • 13-951, 952, 953 Independent Study

Students majoring in Greek are encouraged to study for a semester or year the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies or at College Year at Athens.

The Capstone consists of a semester-long research project, which encompasses a wide range within the area of Greek studies. The project culminates with an oral presentation to an interdepartmental committee, chosen by the student and the faculty project advisor.

Students who major in Greek, and who place out of the foreign language requirement as entering first-year students, may take a Greek exam for credit. Students may earn up to six semester hours of lower level credit upon successful completion of the exam.

In addition to Greek courses, Greek majors are strongly urged to take interdisciplinary courses on ancient civilization, philosophy, literature, mythology, and art and archaeology.

Minoring

The Greek minor requires a minimum of 18 semester hours, of which at least 12 hours must be upper level (courses numbered above 200). The upper level program can be tailored to meet individual student needs.

Courses offered are:

  • 13-014 Greek I
  • 13-024 Greek II
  • 13-113 Greek III
  • 13-123 Greek IV
  • 13-101, 102, 103 Selected Topics
  • 13-301, 302, 303 Selected Topics
  • 13-443 Intermediate Tutorial
  • 13-903 Advanced Tutorial
  • 13-951, 952, 953 Independent Study

Students who minor in Greek and who have placed out of the foreign language requirement as entering first-year students may take a Latin exam for credit. Students may earn up to six semester hours of lower level credit upon successful completion of the exam.

In addition to Greek courses, Greek minors are strongly urged to take interdisciplinary courses on ancient civilization, philosophy, literature, mythology, and art and archaeology.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Hal Haskell (haskell@southwestern.edu) (512) 863-1554