Latin, BA

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Program Description:

Classics is the study of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. Both cultures have had a profound influence on life in the western world, especially in the areas of language and literature, art and architecture, politics and religion, science and philosophy. The classics faculty at Wright State offer classes in most of these areas.

The Latin major allows students to focus primarily on the study of Latin language, literature, and culture. Students are required to take 7 semesters of Latin language. Additional electives cover courses in a diverse range of subjects relating to the study of the Classical world.

Students interested in teaching Latin major in Latin and enroll in the Latin Licensure program, which the Classics Department offers in conjunction with Wright State’s College of Health, Education, and Human Services.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students in the Latin, BA program will:

• Acquire effective writing and communication skills
• Acquire strong critical thinking skills
• Acquire an advanced reading knowledge of Latin
• Appreciate the diverse worldviews, history, and literature of ancient Rome

Classics Honors Program

Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in Latin may substitute an Honors project for CLS 4100. An Honors project involves independent study with a faculty mentor. It will usually extend over two consecutive terms and earn six hours of credit upon its successful completion. The project culminates in the writing of a major research paper (25-30 pages) during the second term and an oral defense of the project with the program faculty.

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• Latin, BA
• School of Humanities and Cultural Studies
• College of Liberal Arts

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

ELEMENT 1: COMMUNICATION: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 2: MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 3: GLOBAL TRADITIONS: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 4: ARTS AND HUMANITIES 3

ELEMENT 5: SOCIAL SCIENCES: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCES: 8 HOURS

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 6 HOURS

II. Major Requirements: 36 Hours

• Latin Language Courses Credit Hour(s): 21
• Classics or Greek or Latin Electives Credit Hour(s): 12
• CLS 4100 - Advanced Studies in Antiquity Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Related Requirements

IV. College Requirements: 6 Hours

• Foreign Language
• Filled by major requirement.

METHODS OF INQUIRY

• PHL 3000 - Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3

• Research Methods - One course from approved list Credit Hour(s): 3

V. Electives: 40 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

• Latin, BA (3 yr) (GPS)

    

• Latin, BA (GPS)

    

• Latin, BA with Licensure Preparation (GPS)