Major in Classics
                            
                                
                                        
                                            11 courses distributed as follows:
                                            
                                                - 4 Latin and/or Greek language courses with at least 1 at the 200-level or above
 - CLAS 200 
  Classical Mythology
 - CLAS/HIST 301 
  Greek Civilization
 - CLAS/HIST 302 
  Roman Civilization
 - 1 of the following 
  
- CLAS/PHIL 285  
    Ancient Philosophy
 - CLAS/PHIL 318  
    Stoics, Skeptics, and Epicureans
 
 - 1 of the following 
  
- CLAS 490  
    Adv Topics in Classical Literature
 - CLAS 495  
    Adv Topics in Classical History
 
 - 2 elective courses chosen from offerings in Latin, Greek, and/or Classics (including courses cross-listed with Classics) 
 - At least 4 total courses must be 300-level or above
 
                                             
                                         
                                    
                                        
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                                                Students interested in graduate coursework in Classics should plan to take as many 300-level language courses as possible.
 
                                             
                                         
                                    
                             
                         
                    
                        
                            Senior Capstone Experience
                            
                                
                                        
                                            
                                            
                                                The Senior Capstone Experience is a two-part examination. The exam includes a written component based on key concepts in the field and an oral component wherein students discuss with faculty a classics-oriented project they have completed. This project does not need to be something in addition to students' regular coursework or Odyssey projects. This can be any curricular or co-curricular project that the student selects from their time at Hendrix.
                                            
                                         
                                    
                             
                         
                    
                        
                            Minor in Classics
                            
                                
                                        
                                            6 courses distributed as follows:
                                            
                                                - 6 courses in Latin, Greek, and Classics
 - 1 course in Latin or Greek at the 200 level or above
  
 
                                             
                                         
                                    
                             
                         
                    
             
            
                Program Course Listings
                
                
                    
                            The courses for this program are organized into the following categories:
                            
                        
                    
                            
                                
                                
                                        
                                    
                                        
                                           CLAS 200
                                           Classical Mythology
                                           
                                            
                                                A study of Greek and/or Roman mythology, particularly the structure and dynamics of the mythological cosmos and the roles assigned to mortals and immortals within it. No prerequisite.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 250
                                           Etymology and Philology
                                           
                                            
                                                A study of word origins and particularly of the Latin and Greek elements of English words.  This course aims to cultivate a curiosity about words and the development of the English language. No prerequisite.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 285
                                           Ancient Philosophy
                                           
                                            
                                                Study of ancient Western philosophers and philosophical systems. Subjects may include the Presocratics, Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, and Neo-Platonism. Cross-listed as PHIL 285.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 290
                                           Topics in Classical Literature
                                           
                                            
                                                A focused study of aspects of Greek and Roman literature which may include a consideration of the reception of Classical literature in later time periods. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Recent section topics include Myth in Children’s & Young Adult Literature and The Trojan War in Ancient & Modern Literature. Consult the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 294
                                           Topics in Classical History
                                           
                                            
                                                A focused study of aspects of Greek and Roman history. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different.  Recent section topics include Tyranny & Liberty and Catastrophe & Collapse. No prerequisite. Cross-listed as HIST 294. Cross-listed as CLAS 294.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS M21
                                           Murphy Tutorial in Literature
                                           
                                            
                                                Students pursue in-depth exploration of a literary topic from Greek or Roman antiquity or Classical adaptation/reception studies. Course readings are in English. The course, taught in one-hour weekly sessions, has a low faculty-to-student ratio (1:2 or 1:3) and stresses, writing, reading, peer critiquing, and oral presentation skills. It culminates in a group activity such as a field trip, student symposium, engaged-learning project, or gathering with other tutorial pairs. This course is open only to Murphy Scholars in Literature and Language.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 301
                                           Greek Civilization
                                           
                                            
                                                An integrated survey of the history, society, art, and literature of ancient Greece, from the Bronze Age to Alexander the Great.  No prerequisite.  Cross-listed as HIST 301.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 302
                                           Roman Civilization
                                           
                                            
                                                An integrated survey of the history, society, art, and literature of ancient Rome, from the early Republic to the height of the Roman Empire.  No prerequisite.  Cross-listed as HIST 302.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 318
                                           Stoics, Skeptics, and Epicureans
                                           
                                            
                                                A philosophical exploration of these three post-Platonic traditions in ancient philosophy. Prerequisite: A previous course in philosophy or classics, or consent of instructor
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS M31
                                           Murphy Tutorial Topics
                                           
                                            
                                                Students pursue in-depth exploration of a literary topic from Greek or Roman antiquity or Classical adaptation/reception studies. Course readings are in English. The course, taught in one-hour weekly sessions, has a low faculty-to-student ratio (1:2 or 1:3) and stresses, writing, reading, peer critiquing, and oral presentation skills. It culminates in a group activity such as a field trip, student symposium, engaged-learning project, or gathering with other tutorial pairs. This course is open only to Murphy Scholars in Literature and Language.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 490
                                           Adv Topics in Classical Literature
                                           
                                            
                                                A focused study of aspects of Greek and Roman literature which may include a consideration of the reception of Classical literature in later time periods. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Recent section topics include Classics & Trollope and Myth in Children’s & Young Adult Literature. Consult the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           CLAS 495
                                           Adv Topics in Classical History
                                           
                                            
                                                A focused study of aspects of Greek and Roman History. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Recent section topics include Heroes & Villains. Consult the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           GREE 110
                                           Fundamentals of Ancient Greek I
                                           
                                            
                                                An introduction to the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Ancient Greek, the language of Classical and New Testament authors. No prerequisite.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           GREE 120
                                           Fundamentals of Ancient Greek II
                                           
                                            
                                                A continuation of GREE 110. By the end of the course, students read passages of Greek literature, both Classical and Biblical, in the original. Prerequisite: GREE 110 or the equivalent
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           GREE 210
                                           IndSt:Readings in Greek
                                           
                                            
                                                Focus on the translation of Ancient Greek texts, with an emphasis on the strengthening of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Topics and authors vary by semester. Prerequisite: GREE 120 or the equivalent
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           GREE 390
                                           Topics in Greek Literature
                                           
                                            
                                                A topics course focused on the translation and interpretation of Ancient Greek texts. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Recent section topics include Xenophon, Odyssey, Philostratus, and Herodotus. Consult the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught. Prerequisite: GREE 210 or consent of instructor
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           GREE 410
                                           Adv Reading/Research in Greek Lit
                                           
                                            
                                                A course in which the translation and interpretation of Greek texts is combined with the reading and analysis of current scholarship; the course culminates in a research project and portfolio. Specific topics and authors vary by semester. Prerequisite: a 300-level Greek course or permission of the instructor; open to seniors majoring or minoring in Classics
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           LATI 110
                                           Fundamentals of Latin I
                                           
                                            
                                                An introduction to the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin. No prerequisite.
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           LATI 120
                                           Fundamentals of Latin II
                                           
                                            
                                                A continuation of Latin 110. By the end of the course, students read passages of Latin literature in the original. Prerequisite: Latin 110 or the equivalent
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           LATI 210
                                           Readings in Latin
                                           
                                            
                                                Focus on the translation of Latin texts, with an emphasis on the strengthening of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Topics and authors vary by semester. Prerequisite: LATI 120 or the equivalent
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           LATI 390
                                           Topics in Latin Literature
                                           
                                            
                                                A topics course focused on the translation and interpretation of Latin texts. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Recent section topics include Early Roman Legends; Ceres, Pluto, Proserpina; Cicero. Consult the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught. Prerequisite: LATI 210 or consent of instructor
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           LATI 395
                                           The Vulgate
                                           
                                            
                                                A study of the Latin Bible involving the translation and interpretation of passages from Vulgate. This course also incorporates engaged learning activities related to book history, paleography, and manuscript culture. Prerequisite: LATI 210 or permission of the instructor
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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                                           LATI 410
                                           Adv Reading/Research in Latin Lit
                                           
                                            
                                                A course in which the translation and interpretation of Latin texts is combined with the reading and analysis of current scholarship; the course culminates in a research project and portfolio. Specific topics and authors vary by semester. Prerequisite: a 300-level Latin course or permission of the instructor; open to seniors majoring or minoring in Classics
                                             
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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