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CLSC 3070: Survey of Greek Literature
3 credits
This course focuses on selections of Greek literature in translation, and examines the origin and development of epic and lyric poetry, the drama, history, and philosophy.
Undergraduate
Classics, B.A.
Gain historical and cultural awareness in a multicultural world.
“When I started taking Latin at UM, I was welcomed into the Classics department by professors who love to teach and love the subject. Latin 101 rekindled my love for Classics and I just couldn’t let it go.”
Annabelle Harris (B.A. in Classics and English '23)
UM College of Liberal Arts Recruitment Coordinator
Bachelor of Arts in Classics
The Department of Classics in the College of Liberal Arts offers the B.A. in Classics. Classics majors gain a complex view of the ancient Mediterranean world and explore their own world as they do so.
Classics majors
- address questions of human and historical significance through the works of the Greeks and Romans;
- understand the modern cultural world by recognizing its roots in the past;
- know their own language better by learning Greek or Latin;
- explore the world through study abroad; and
- strengthen their ability to read, communicate, observe, and think analytically.
Classics majors at UM work with the 2,000 objects in the David M. Robinson Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities housed in the University Museum. Students can receive financial support for study abroad - archaeological digs, study tours, or whole semesters abroad. Classics majors may also participate in faculty-led study abroad programs like the Ancient Graffiti Project in Pompeii and Herculaneum or Rome: the Eternal City.
Classics majors choose an emphasis area from the following:
- Classical Civilization,
- Ancient Greek, or
- Ancient Latin.
The Value of a Classics Degree
A classics degree empowers and prepares graduates to deal with complexity and change through a broad knowledge of the world. Classics majors are great candidates for any career field, and have an advantage in gaining admission to medical school, law school, and other graduate programs. They use their skills to explore ancient cultures and languages and then apply that insight to the world around them.
Our classics graduates are prepared to enter into a variety of fields including education, archives, cultural affairs, foreign service, museum curation, government, business, law, media/communications, library science, and more.
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Program Information
Degree
B.A. in Classics
Emphases
Classical Civilization ;
Greek ;
Latin
Required Credit Hours
120
Program Type
Major
Minor
Program Location
School
Duration
4 Years
What classes do you take to earn a Classics degree?
Here are some of the courses you'll take as a Classics major.
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CLSC 3100: Socrates and the Sophists
3 credits
This course examines the intellectual developments and pedagogical practices in fifth-century Greece, especially in Athens, associated with the Sophists and Socrates through analysis of a range of ancient texts about these figures and their influences on ancient (and modern) culture and politics.
UG
CLSC 3140: Roman Empire
3 credits
This course is a survey of the history of the Roman Empire from the reign of Augustus beginning in 31 B.C. through the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D.
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CLSC 3190: Greek Sculpture
3 credits
Designed for undergraduates with an interest in the ancient world, the course will cover archaic through Hellenistic Greek sculpture.
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CLSC 3200: Greek Architecture
3 credits
An introduction to the principles of ancient architecture through a study of monuments and sites in Greece and Asia Minor.
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CLSC 3320: Ancient Warfare
3 credits
This course will consider various aspects of warfare in the Greco-Roman world by examining a variety of source materials ranging from literary and mythological accounts to archaeological materials.
Department Opportunities
What are the resources for success at the university? How do you get involved in the department community? How do you best prepare for life after graduation?
Video: Get to Know the Department of Classics
Hear firsthand from students and faculty about the Classics program.
Why Study Classics at UM?
“The professors! My relationships with the faculty changed the course of my life. While a student, I enjoyed the close nature of the department. They knew me on a first name basis, and I appreciated the fondness and accountability that closeness brought with it. My courses were challenging but rewarding, and the professors knew how to push me in encouraging ways. The department helped us found an Archaeological Ethics Debate Team and to travel to competitions, which was the deciding factor for my career choice of Museum Studies.”
Libby Tyson (B.A. in Classics and English '17)
Assistant House Manager, Washington National Cathedral
What Can You Do With a Classics Degree?
- Chief Judge, Mississippi State Court of Appeals
- Principal, Museum Concepts
- Editor, Hyper Nine Media
- Manager, Lincoln Center Theater
- Surgery Physician, University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Web Developer, University of California, Irvine
- Faculty, Brown University
- Foreign Affairs Officer, US Department of State
- Political Consultant, K. Ford & Company
- Chief Operating Officer, Intelligent Robotics
- Associate Editor, Travel Weekly
- Teacher, NW Arkansas Classical Academy
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts
As Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Liberal Arts, I work with students, and their parents, who are interested in attending UM for their undergraduate degrees. I coordinate personalized visits to our departments, answer questions about the majors and programs in the CLA and handle all recruitment communications from the CLA. Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. It is my job to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision on where to spend your college career, and I hope it will be with the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi!
Annabelle Harris
CLA Coordinator of Student Recruitment
Future CLA Students
College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Students
We invite future undergraduates to learn about the College of Liberal Arts, the value of the liberal arts education, our programs, career opportunities, and resources to help you succeed. You can also request a personalized degree sheet.
Next Steps
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