Classical Studies

Advisor: Lyn Rae (alrae@interchange.ubc.ca; 822-4066)

Classical Studies courses are designed to investigate the life, literature and thought of the Greek and Roman world of antiquity. Knowledge of Greek or Latin is not required for these courses. Students interested in Classical Studies who may not have the required courses at the present time are invited to consult the undergraduate advisor.

Major in Classical Studies

Students take 42 credits, which normally include the following:

First and Second Years

Students take 6-12 credits of first- and second-year Classical Studies courses.

Third and Fourth Years

Students take 30-36 credits of third- and fourth-year Classical Studies courses.

A. Prescribed Courses: 21 credits chosen as follows:

·       6 credits from CLST 330 (6)

·       6 credits of third-year literature courses, chosen from CLST 313 (3), 314 (3), 317 (3), 318 (3)

·       6 credits of third-year history courses, chosen from CLST (306 (3), 307 (3), 308 (3), 311 (3), 312 (3), 319 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 355 (3), 356 (3)

·       at least 3 credits of a fourth-year seminar, chosen from CLST 401 (3), CLST 402 (3), CLST 403 (3), CLST 404 (3)

B. Optional Courses: the remaining 9-15 credits may be chosen from any upper-level CLST courses (with the exception of CLST 301, which may not be used for credit in the CLST major). CLST 333 (3), 334 (3) are highly recommended. CNRS 316 (6), CNRS 335 (3/6), CNRS 370 (3), PHIL 310 (3), PHIL 311 (3) may be substituted for any or all of these optional credits. GREK or LATN courses numbered 301 or above may also be substituted for any or all of these optional credits.

Honours in Classical Studies

Students take 60 credits which normally include the courses listed below. Admission into the honours program requires an overall average of 76%, an average of at least 80% in program-related courses already taken, and the permission of the department. Students are expected to maintain an 80% average in the program.

First and Second Years

Students take 12 credits of first- and second-year Classical Studies courses.

Third and Fourth Years

Students take 48 credits, chosen as follows:

A. Prescribed Courses: 27 credits chosen as follows:

·       6 credits from CLST 330 (6)

·       6 credits of third-year literature courses, chosen from CLST 313 (3), 314 (3), 317 (3), 318 (3)

·       6 credits of third-year history courses, chosen from CLST 306 (3), 307 (3), 308 (3), 311 (3), 312 (3), 319 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 355 (3), 356 (3)

·       at least 3 credits of a fourth-year seminar, chosen from CLST 401 (3), CLST 402 (3), CLST 403 (3), CLST 404 (3)

·       CLST 449 (6)

B. Optional Courses: 21 credits may be chosen from any CLST course numbered 300 and above (with the exception of CLST 301, which may not be used for credit in Honours Classical Studies). CLST 333 (3), 334 (3) are highly recommended. NEST 301 (3), 302 (6), 303 (3) and 304 (3), CNRS 316 (6), CNRS 335 (3/6), and CNRS 370 (3), and PHIL 310 (3) and 311 (3) may be substituted for up to 12 of these optional 21 credits. GREK or LATN courses numbered 301 or above may be substituted for up to 15 of these optional 21 credits.

Minor in Classical Studies

Students take 30 credits which normally include the following.

First and Second Years

Students take 6-12 credits of first- and second-year Classical Studies courses.

Third and Fourth Years

Students take 18-24 credits chosen from Classical Studies courses numbered 300 and above (with the exception of CLST 301, which may not be used for credit in the Classical Studies minor). CNRS 316 (6), CNRS 335 (3/6), CNRS 370 (3), PHIL 310 (3) and 311 (3) may be substituted for up to 6 of these credits.