Requirements for a Major in Latin

  • Classics, Greek, Latin, Ancient Studies, and Medieval Studies
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  • Latin Major

Requirements for a Major in Latin

7 courses in Latin (only 6 courses if the student begins Latin at the 231 level or higher)

Classics 370 [in the old Latin major 1 Classics course]

1 Roman history course (or 1 Classics course)

Intended Learning Outcomes for a Major in Latin

Students will demonstrate: 

  1. advanced knowledge of the Latin language.
  2. the ability to translate and analyze Latin literature in at least three genres.
  3. basic cultural knowledge about ancient Rome.

Departmental distinction is not awarded in Latin (only in Classics).

To read the Classics Brochure, click here.

Questions? Contact the Classics Department Chair, Prof. Anne Groton.