Languages and Cultures: Classics Specialization, B.A.

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Contact information: Liz Hildebrand, Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures, Box 42071, 254 Foreign Languages, 806.742.3146; CMLL Advising Center, 806.834.246

About the Languages and Cultures Bachelor’s Programs

The Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Cultures consists of 33 hours at the 2000-level and above, including CMLL 2305 . As part of the required hours, each of the degree’s four specializations must include the following:

Classics – A minimum of 6 hours of 4000-level Classics courses
French – A minimum of four 4000-level French courses (12 hours)
German – A minimum of four 4000-level German courses (12 hours).
Russian Language and Area Studies – A minimum of 6 hours of 4000-level Russian courses

This major also requires 6 hours of writing intensive courses. Students must make a C or better in departmental courses to be eligible for graduation.

Recommended Sample Curriculum

First Year

Fall

GRK or LAT 1501 5 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
CMLL 2305 - Introduction to Language and Culture 3 Semester Credit Hours
Personal Fitness and Wellness 1 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 15

Spring

GRK or LAT 1501 5 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 2301 - History of the United States Since 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
Personal Fitness and Wellness 1 Semester Credit Hours *
CLAS 2304 - The Ancient World: Prophets, Warriors, Poets 3 Semester Credit Hours (fulfills Language, Philosophy, and Culture and multicultural requirements)

Total: 15

Second Year

Fall

GRK or LAT 2301 3 Semester Credit Hours
English Literature (2000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Life & Physical Sciences Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours *
MATH Elective (1000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
CLAS (2000 or 3000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Spring

GRK or LAT 2301 3 Semester Credit Hours
English Literature (2000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Life & Physical Sciences Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours *
MATH Elective (1000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
OR
PHIL 2310 - Logic 3 Semester Credit Hours
CLAS (3000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Third Year

Fall

Creative Arts Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours *
POLS 1301 - American Government, Organization 3 Semester Credit Hours
Minor Elective (1000 or 2000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
CLAS (3000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Oral Communication Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 15

Spring

Creative Arts Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours *
POLS 2302 - American Public Policy 3 Semester Credit Hours
Minor Elective (3000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
CLAS (3000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
CLAS 4310 - Seminar in Classics 3 Semester Credit Hours
(Writing Intensive)

Total: 15

Fourth Year

Fall

CLAS 4310 - Seminar in Classics 3 Semester Credit Hours
(Writing Intensive)
Minor Elective (3000 or 4000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours *
CLAS (3000 or 4000 Level) 6 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

CLAS 3350 - Comparative Mythology 3 Semester Credit Hours
CLAS (3000 or 4000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Free Elective (3000 or 4000 Level) 4 Semester Credit Hours
Minor Elective (4000 Level) 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 13

Total Hours: 120

* Refer to the General Degree Requirements of Arts and Sciences for a complete list ofqualifying courses.

A summer or semester of study abroad is strongly recommended.
See an advisor for courses that fulfill the Language, Philosophy & Culture and Multicultural requirements.