Latin - BA

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Hunter Core Requirement

Several courses within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core Requirement [CCCR], Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Hunter Core Requirement .

Courses Required for the Major (36 credits)

24 credits of Latin

6 credits including

GRK 10100 - Beginning Ancient Greek 1
GRK 10200 - Beginning Ancient Greek 2 or equivalent

6 credits of courses with a CLA prefix

Courses in Classics

Preparation for Teaching in Grades 7-12

Students interested in a teaching career should consult with the The School of Education . In addition, the department offers an MA in the teaching of Latin.

Honors and Tutorials

Departmental honors in classics and tutorials are open only to majors.

Classics: Minors

Classical Studies

A minor in Classical Studies consists of: CLA 10100 , CLA 20100 , CLA 20300 and one additional CLA course at the 200 or 300 level (e.g., literature in translation or upper-level culture courses).

Note: CLA 10100, CLA 20100 and CLA 20300 have no prerequisites

Classical Archaeology

A minor in Classical Archaeology consists of: CLA 20400 , CLA 22100 , CLA 22200 and one additional Classical archaeology course at the 200 or 300 level.

Greek

A minor in Greek consists of 12 credits beyond GRK 10100 /GRK 10200

Latin

A minor in Latin consists of 12 credits beyond LAT 10100 and LAT 10200 or LAT 10700 .