Classics
          at the University of Montana

The University of Montana offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Classics with an emphasis in Latin, as well as a Minor in Latin. Students interested in teaching Latin can also pursue a course of study that includes teaching methodology. Requirements for all are listed below. For more detailed descriptions of the courses, see the 2005-06 course catalog.

Requirements for the Major in Classics, Emphasis in Latin

a. Language component:15 credits in Latin beyond LAT 212.
Greek 101-102 may be substituted for 4 of these credits.

b. Latin 402, Advanced Prose Composition

c. Required Courses:
MCLG U 155L Survey of Classical Greek and Roman Literature
MCLG U 160L Classical Mythology
MCLG U 251L The Epic or MCLG U 252L Tragedy
MCLG U 303H History of Classical Rome
MCLG U 361L Roman and Early Christian Art in Context

d. Nine (9) additional credits from recommended or specially approved courses. Recommended courses are:

MCLG 301H UG Classical Greece
MCLG 302H UG Classical Greece II: Ancient Greek Social History
MCLG 320 U Women in Antiquity
MCLG 360H UG Ancient Greek Culture and Civilization
MCLG 362H U Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
PHIL 251H U History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 461 UG Plato
PHIL 463 UG Aristotle
RELS 311 UG The Gospels
RELS 312 UG The Legacy of Paul

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

e. 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/Latin 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 Latin

Complete Latin 211-212 (second year of Latin)
9 credits of Latin courses numbered 300 (Major Authors) or above

Requirements for the Major in Classics (Latin, with Teaching Emphasis)

The same requirements as for the regular Major in Latin (above)
plus MCLG U 410 (Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages)

Requirements for the Minor in Latin, with Teaching Emphasis

Latin 101-212 inclusive or equivalent (first two years of Latin)
6 credits of Latin 300 (Major Authors)
Latin 402 (Latin Prose Composition)
MCLG U 410 (Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages)

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

Classical Languages    Classical Civilization