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Classical Studies Minor

Understand the Influence of the Classical World on Modern Society

Classical Studies Minors have careers in:

The minor will teach you to recognize and apply Latin and classical influences to the study of law.

Latin language comprehension is relevant to medical occupations.

Competence in Latin is valuable in scientific disciplines.

Many genres of literature originated or are influenced by the classical world.

A solid understanding of classical influence is important to the study of architecture.

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Learn to

Read and understand Latin

Deepen your understanding of the ancient world and its influence on modern society

Explore Western philosophy, ancient art and architecture, classical philosophers like Plato and Aristotle

Classical Studies Minor Program Overview

Interdisciplinary Minor

The interdisciplinary classical studies minor will add value to your UNCW degree by providing you with a multifaceted understanding of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as of the Western foundations of modern intellectual traditions.

Complement core requirements with studies in fine arts, literature, political science, history and civilization, philosophy and religion, and ancient languages.

Learn Latin & Study Classical Civilization

The minor program at UNCW offers courses in both the Latin language and classical civilization.

The language courses take you through the fundamentals of Latin grammar in two semesters and provide a further two semesters for in-depth reading of individual works.

The classics courses focus on cultural aspects of the Greek and Roman world such as classical literature in translation, mythology and women in ancient Greece and Rome.

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Sample Courses

Table lists sample courses for this program
ARH 201 Ancient Through Medieval Art and Archaeology
CLA 210 Mythology (ENG 210)
PAR 201 History of Western Philosophy I
ARH 301 Ancient Greek Art
ARH 302 Ancient Roman Art
ARH 381 Classical Myth in Western Art
HST 306 Ancient Greece and Rome
LAT 102 Introductory Latin II
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How Do I Minor in Classical Studies?

A “C” (2.00) or better average is required on courses counted toward the minor in classical studies.

For more information, contact Dr. David Hoot, program coordinator. 

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