Classical Studies (Greek)

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Description
The Greek classical studies concentration offers students a wide variety of opportunities to study the language, literature and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans. This concentration is ideal for those students interested in pursuing a classical education in conjunction with another concentration.

Requirements

  • Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
  • Five semesters of ancient Greek (17 credit hours; GRK 301 and 302 may be repeated for credit) is required.
  • A minimum of 6 upper division hours must be taken with courses offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Language 6-10 credit hours 
Select two courses:

GRK 101 Elementary Ancient Greek (5)

GRK 201 Intermediate Ancient Greek (5) (Prerequisites: GRK 101 with a grade of C or better)

GRK 301 Ancient Greek Literature I, HU (3) (Prerequisites: GRK 201 with a grade of C or better) (Note: GRK 301 must be taken at least once and possibly twice if needed to reach 5 semesters of credit. May also be repeated to count toward the Classical Studies Electives Requirement.)

GRK 302 Ancient Greek Literature II, HU (3) (Prerequisites: GRK 301 with a grade of C or better) (Note: GRK 302 must be taken at least once and possibly twice if needed to reach 5 semesters of credit. May also be repeated to count toward the Classical Studies Electives Requirement.)

Electives - 12 credit hours 
Choose elective courses from the following:

SLC/LAT/GRK 344 Classics and Comics (3) (Prerequisite(s):  Credit is allowed for only GRK 344 or LAT 344 or SLC 344 or GRK/LAT/SLC 394 (Classics and Comics) or SLC 494 (Classics and Comics))

SLC/GRK 351 Tales of Troy, HU & H (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102, 105, or 108 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only GRK 351 or GRK 394 (Tales of Troy) or LAT 394 (Tales of Troy) or SLC 351 or SLC 394 (Tales of Troy))

SLC/GRK 352 The Rise and Fall of Ancient Athens, HU & H (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102, 105, or 108 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only GRK 352 or GRK 394 (Glory that was Greece) or LAT 394 (Glory that was Greece) or SLC 352 or SLC 394 (Glory that was Greece))

SLC 353 / GRK 353: Alexander and His Empires (HU & H) (3)

SLC 356 / LAT 356: Rome from Village to Empire (3)

SLC 357 / LAT 357: Rome's First Emperor (HU & H) (3)

SLC 360 / LAT 360 / GRK 360 / HST 397: Greece and Rome at War (3)

SLC 361 / LAT 361 / REL 361: Roman Religion (HU) (3)

SLC 362 / GRK 362 / REL 360: Ancient Greek Religion (HU) (3)

SLC 363 / LAT 363 / GRK 363: Ancient Magic and Witchcraft (3)

SLC 444 / LAT 444 / GRK 444: Heroes, Ancient and Modern (L or HU) (3)

YEAR

2024-25

CAMPUS

Tempe

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
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Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
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Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

LACLGEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

CONCENTRATION CONTACT

School of International Letters and Cultures | DH 131
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281