BA in Classics - Latin for Teachers Concentration (Self-Designed Major)
Coordinators: Peter Aicher (207) 780-4312, and Jeannine Uzzi (207) 780-4917, 11 Granite Street., Portland
Students can choose from among three tracks for the classics major. The classical humanities track is an interdisciplinary major for students who value classics and its liberal arts approach to education and who wish to explore the ancient world and the classical tradition from the perspectives of a variety of disciplines. The classical languages track prepares students for graduate study in classics and is especially suited for students who want intensive study in Latin and ancient Greek. The Latin for teachers track prepares students to teach K-12 Latin.
The USM Classics Program is affiliated with Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies and its Sunoikisis Classics Consortium through which USM students may participate in innovative online courses, undergraduate student research symposia, and study away programs.
Courses & Requirements
Track 3: Latin for Teachers
The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University’s Core curriculum) for the self-designed Latin for teachers major is 41 credits. For grade requirements, please refer to the Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures section of the catalog.
I. Language and Literature
1. Latin (LAT): 101, 102, 251, 252, 310, 470, 470 (or 23 total credits of LAT)
2. CLA 171E (Etymology for Everyone), 3 credits
3. CLA 410 (Capstone Experience in Classics with significant work in Latin), 3 credits
II. History and Civilization
1. CLA 285I (Classical Mythology), 3 credits
2. CLA 292I (Rome: Republic to Empire) OR HTY 304 (History of Rome), 3 credits
III. Electives
1. Two additional courses (6-8 credits) from among the following on Greek culture or language: ARH/CLA 321G, CLA 283H, CLA 292I, CLA 384H, HTY 303, PHI 310I, POS 390, or any course in ancient Greek (GRE).
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