The objectives of the major are competence in Latin at the intermediate level, familiarity with medieval European civilizations, and in-depth knowledge of one subject area within the major.
Typical First-Year Schedule
Fall
- FYS 120 or WRIT 120 or Conversation Program
- LATIN 111*
- OLE Core/Elective
- OLE Core/Elective
january term
- OLE Core/Elective
Spring
- FYS 120 or WRIT 120 or Conversation Program
- LATIN 112*
- OLE Core/Elective
- OLE Core/Elective
Additional Information
*Assumes that the individual has no prior experience in Latin; higher coursework can be taken if prerequisites are met.
Great Conversation 116 can be used as an elective for the Medieval Studies major.
Passing any Latin course numbered above 231 satisfies the language requirement for the Medieval Studies major.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS COURSEWORK
- Score of 3 on AP Latin Exam earns placement into Latin 231.
- Score of 4 or 5 on AP Latin Exam, or 5 on IB HL Latin Exam, earns placement into Latin 231 or any higher-numbered Latin course; AP or IB credit is given for Latin 112 upon successful completion (C or above) of Latin 231, or for Latin 231 upon successful completion (C or above) of any higher-numbered Latin course.
Placement
- Any incoming student who has studied Latin in the past should take the Latin placement survey. Students who would like to begin studying Latin should sign up for Latin 111 in the fall.
Informational Events
We invite students to attend one of our program welcome sessions on September 6, 2021.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Director, Medieval Studies – Anne Groton (groton@stolaf.edu)