Classics

Classics, the study of the languages and civilizations of Ancient Greece and Rome, embraces a wide range of subjects and disciplines. Central to the field is the study of the two languages of classical antiquity, ancient Greek and Latin, and of the rich and influential literature written in them, including masterpieces in epic, tragedy, comedy, history, philosophy, and oratory. From this center, Classics extends to the history of the ancient world, its political and social institutions, Greek and Roman philosophy, religion, mythology, athletics, and archaeology (including a study of topography and monuments of ancient art).

The department offers four major programs: Classical Civilizations, Greek, Latin, and Classical Languages.

Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites for the Classical Civilizations Major

(prerequisites indicated by asterisks)

• Classics 10A*-10B* (L&S R44 may be substituted for either 10A or 10B)
• Two lower division courses in Classics, Greek, or Latin (not including Classics 24)

Lower Division Requirements for the Classical Languages Major

• Classics 10A-10B (to be completed by the end of the junior year if possible)
• Greek 1-2 (or 10 or Summer Greek Workshop)
• Latin 1-2 (or 10 or Summer Latin Workshop)
• Greek 40 or Latin 40

Lower Division Requirements for the Greek Major

• Classics 10A-10B (to be completed by the end of the junior year if possible)
• Greek 1-2 (or 10 or Summer Greek Workshop)
• Greek 40 (to be completed as early as possible)

Lower Division Requirements for the Latin Major

• Classics 10A-10B (to be completed by the end of the junior year if possible)
• Latin 1-2 (or 10 or Summer Latin Workshop)
• Latin 40 (to be completed as early as possible)

Departmental Contact

Cassandra Johnson
casmaast@berkeley.edu
7228 Dwinelle Hall
(510) 642-3672

General Catalog Description

http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=CLASSIC

Departmental Website

http://classics.berkeley.edu/programs/undergraduate/

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