Classics
          at the University of Montana

Requirements for the Major in Classics, Emphasis in Classical Civilization

a. Language Component (three or four semesters, depending):

either Latin U 101-102 and U 211 or equivalent
or Greek U 101-102 and U 211 or equivalent
or Latin U 101-102 and Greek U 101-102

b. Required courses:

MCLG U 155L Survey of Classical Greek and Roman Literature
MCLG U 160L Classical Mythology
MCLG U 251L or 252L The Epic or MCLG U 252L Tragedy

and twelve (12) credits selected from the following:

MCLG UG 301H History of Classical Greece
MCLG UG302H Ancient Greek Social History
MCLG UG 303H History of Classical Rome
MCLG U 320 Women in Antiquity
MCLG UG 360H Ancient Greek Civilization and Culture
MCLG UG 361H Roman and Early Christian Art in Context
MCLG UG 362H Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
PHIL U 251H History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

Students are encouraged to distribute these credits among courses focusing on classical history, philosophy, art and literature.

c. Nine (9) more credits from recommended (or specially approved) courses:

MCLG U 309/319 City as text/UM Students in Rome
MCLG U 365E The Roots of Western Ethics
LAT U 212 Latin Readings: Vergil
LAT UG 300 Major Latin Authors
GRK U 212 Greek Readings: Homer
GRK U 300 Major Greek Authors
PHIL U 461 Plato
PHIL U 463 Aristotle
RS U 311 The Gospels
RS U 312 The Legacy of Paul

d. Students are required to maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in all upper-division courses presented in fulfillment of requirements for the Classics/Classical Civilization major.

[The Upper-division Writing Expectation must be met by successfully completing MCLG 301H, 302H, 303H, 320, 362H or 365E with the consent of the instructor]

Requirements for the Minor in Classical Civilization

a.Language Component:

complete either Latin U 102 or Greek U 102

b. Required courses:

LS U 151L Introduction to the Humanities
HIST U 104H European Civilization: The Birth of Modern Europe
MCLG U 160L Classical Mythology
PHIL U 251H History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

c. Nine (9) credits selected from:

MCLG U 250 Survey of Classical and Latin Literature
MCLG U 251 The Epic
MCLG U 252L Tragedy
MCLG U 301H History of Classical Greece
MCLG U 302H Ancient Greek Social History
MCLG U 303 H History of Classical Rome
MCLG U 309/319 City as text/UM Students in Rome
MCLG U 360H Ancient Greek Civilization and Culture
MCLG U 361L Roman, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art
MCLG U 365E The Roots of Western Ethics
LAT U 211 Latin Reading and Grammar Review
LAT U 212 Latin Readings: Vergil
LAT U 300 Major Latin Authors
GRK U 211 Greek Reading and Grammar Review
GRK U 212 Greek Readings: Homer
GRK U 300 Major Greek Authors

If you have questions about this major or minor, or would like to register for the degree, please contact the Classics faculty.

Classical Languages     Latin