Degree Requirements for Greek, Latin & Ancient Mediterranean Studies

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General Requirements for the Major or Minor

General university degree requirements stipulate that 1) at least four units of the major or three units of the minor be taken in residence at Puget Sound; 2) students earn at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in courses taken for the major or the minor; and 3) all courses taken for a major or minor must be taken for graded credit. Any exceptions to these stipulations are indicated in the major and minor degree requirements listed below.

Requirements for the Major

The Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies department offers two tracks for its major: Greek and Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. The Greek and Latin Language track is designed for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of ancient languages and/or have an interest in pursuing graduate work in the field, while the Ancient Mediterranean Studies track is designed for students who want a broader focus on the culture, history, and literature of the ancient Mediterranean world. Students are encouraged to discuss their choice of major with the advisor before declaring a track.

Requirements for the Major in Greek and Latin Language (BA)

Completion of 10.5 units to include:

Three units at the 200+ level of either Greek or Latin
Two units at any level in the other ancient language;
.5 unit (2 semesters) of GLAM 100 (activity credit)
One unit from GLAM 210-220 or HIST 112;
One unit from GLAM 230-240
Two additional courses in Ancient Mediterranean Studies (see list below) numbered 299 or above;
Senior Thesis (GLAM 490), to be taken after both the required 200-level Ancient Mediterranean Studies courses and Latin or Greek 201 or equivalent have been completed. In the semester prior to registration for GLAM 490, students meet with two members of the department to discuss preparation for their thesis. For more information on the thesis and the approval process, contact the Department Chair.
At least five major units must be completed at Puget Sound.

Note: Since the Greek and Latin Language track requires at least five terms of Greek or Latin, students who begin the study of ancient languages at Puget Sound normally begin by the first semester of the sophomore year in order to complete the major by the end of their fourth year. Students who enter Puget Sound with some Latin or Greek should consult with a faculty member about placement.

Requirements for the Major in Ancient Mediterranean Studies (BA)

Completion of 10.5 units to include:

.5 unit (2 semesters) of GLAM 100 (activity credit)
One unit from GLAM 210-220 or HIST 112;
One unit from GLAM 230-240
Three courses in either Greek or Latin;
Four additional courses in Ancient Mediterranean Studies (see list below), Greek, or Latin, at least two of which must be numbered 299 or above;
Senior Thesis (GLAM 490) to be taken after both the required 200-level Ancient Mediterranean Studies courses and Latin or Greek 201 or equivalent have been completed. In the semester prior to registration for GLAM 490, students meet with two members of the department to discuss preparations for the thesis. For more information on the thesis and the approval process, contact the Department Chair.
At least five major units must be completed at Puget Sound.

Note: Ancient Mediterranean Studies majors may meet no more than one unit of their Ancient Mediterranean Studies requirements with coursework from a minor or second major. Majors may satisfy no more than one Ancient Mediterranean Studies requirement with coursework from the university core.

Requirements for the Minor in Greek, Latin and Ancient Mediterranean Studies

Completion of 6.25 units to include:

0.25 unit (1 semester) of GLAM 100 (activity credit)
Two units of Greek or Latin, OR one 100-level GLAM course and one 300-level GLAM course
Two units at the 200-level (Greek, Latin, or Ancient Mediterranean Studies)
Two units at the 300-level (Greek, Latin, or Ancient Mediterranean Studies)

Note: A student may use no more than one unit from their major field or another minor field to fulfill the requirements of the Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies minor. Minors may also satisfy no more than one requirement for the minor from university core requirements.

Courses in Ancient Mediterranean Studies

ARTH 360 Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece
ARTH 361 Art and Architecture of Ancient Rome
CONN 377 Caesar in Vietnam: PTSD in the Ancient World?
GLAM 100 Classics Proseminar (0.25 activity units.)
GLAM 101 Introduction to the Ancient Mediterranean
GLAM 110 Before East and West
GLAM 120 Greek and Latin Roots in English
GLAM 130 Classical Mythology
GLAM 180 Greek Odyssey: Study in Greece (0.25 units.)
GLAM 181 Rome Through The Ages: January in Rome (0.25 units.)
GLAM 210 History of Ancient Egypt
GLAM 211 History of Ancient Greece
GLAM 212 History of Ancient Rome
GLAM 230 Ancient Epic
GLAM 231 Ancient Tragedy
GLAM 232 Ancient Comedy
GLAM 233 The Ancient Novel
GLAM/SOAN 280 Archaeological Foundations
GLAM 320 Ancient Cities
GLAM 321 Gods, Magic, and Mysteries: Greek and Roman Religion.
GLAM 322 Race and Ethnicity in the Ancient World
GLAM 323 Sex and Gender in Classical Antiquity
GLAM 330 Theories of Myth
GLAM 339 Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and the Classics
GLAM 375 Special Topics in Classics
HIST 112 Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages
PG 340 Democracy and the Ancient Greeks
PHIL 310 Aristotle
PHYS 299 The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy
STHS 201 Alchemy, Astronomy, and Medicine before 1700