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	*Classical Studies Minor* Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures College of Humanities and Social Sciences Description \| Requirements \| Required Courses \| Elective Courses \| Admissions/Certification of Minor \| Contact Description The Minor in Classical Studies is an excellent foundation for advanced work in other academic disciplines as well as professional programs in law, medicine and finance. The minor gives students an opportunity to develop a keener perception and better understanding of the cultural forces at work in the contemporary world. By presenting a broad selection of courses in the various disciplines of literature, philosophy and history, the minor provides students with a sound introduction to studies in antiquity. In order to meet the requirements for the Minor in Classical Studies the student will have completed courses in the three basic areas of: a) Language and Literature, b) Philosophy and Religion and c) History. As a result of fulfilling these requirements the student will have: acquired a better under-standing of the roots of Western culture in the civilizations of Greece and Rome, achieved knowledge of Greek or Latin at the intermediate level, and as a result gain a deeper understanding of the origin of Western tongues and of language itself, learn to assess more keenly the cultures of Greece and Rome in their own varied contexts, and gain a familiarity with problems of interpretation of texts and the varieties of evidence upon which interpretation may be based, learn the principal themes and issues in the history of Greek and Roman civilizations, acquire a deeper understanding of Greek and Roman artistic and literary cultures, learn accurately to identify principal geographical and demographic features of the ancient world, increase intellectual breadth and sophistication, and gain insight into the complexities of relationships of languages, literatures, and of the cultures of Greece and Rome. Requirements Completion of 15 credit hours is required. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literature will determine which courses transferred from other institutions may qualify to meet requirements for the minor. Only two (2) courses from a study abroad program may count towards the minor. A grade of 'C-' or better is required in all courses in the minor program Required Courses GRK 201 Intermediate Greek I or LAT 201 Intermediate Latin I Elective Courses Choose four (4) of the following courses: GRK 201 Intermediate Greek I GRK 202 Intermediate Greek II GRK 310 Classical Mythology GRK 320 Greek Tragedy in Translation LAT 201 Intermediate Latin I LAT 202 Intermediate Latin II PHI 300 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy REL 312 Introduction to the New Testament HI 207 Ancient World to 180 AD HI 321 Ancient and Medieval Science HI 402 Early Christianity to the Time of Eusebius HI 403 Ancient Greek Civilization HI 404 Rome to 337 AD HI 405 History and Archeology of the Roman Empire HI 406 From Roman Empire to Middle Ages Admissions and Certification of Minor *Admissions* Students first download a Minor Declaration Form and consult with their major adviser for approval of the minor program. After the student obtains the major adviser's signature, he/she should consult with the minor adviser, Dr. Michael Garval, to develop a plan of study indicating required courses and expected dates of completion. A copy of the student's minor plan of study will be kept on file in the department of foreign languages and literatures. *Certification* Paperwork for certification should be completed no later than during the registration period for the student's final semester at NC State. Students should meet with the Coordinator of Advising, Students should meet with the Director of Undergraduate Advising, Ms. Susan Navey-Davis (919.515.9288, http://www4.ncsu.edu/~navey/, 321 Withers), to complete the final certification. Students will receive official recognition on their transcripts for the completed minor. Contact Person Dr. Mark Sosower 1911 Building, Room 219 919.515.9315 misfll@unity.ncsu.edu last updated: May 6, 2004