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Nov 21, 2024
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2005-2006 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Classics
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Professors: Krentz (Chair), Toumazou
Associate Professor: Neumann (On leave)
Assistant Professor: Cheshire
Visiting Assistant Professor: Drinkwater
Affiliated Faculty: Ahrensdorf (Political Science), W. T. Foley (Religion), Griffith (Philosophy) Shaw (Political Science), Snyder (Religion)
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Core Requirements
Classics 211, 222, 256, and any course in Greek or Latin numbered above 201 satisfy the core requirement in literature. Classics 257, 341, and 342 satisfy the core requirement in fine arts. Any course in classics cross-listed by the Department of History satisfies the core requirement in history. Classics 261 satisfies a core requirement in philosophy. Classics 268 satisfies a core requirement in social science. Classics 378 satisfies a core requirement in religion. Classics 100W satisfies the composition requirement. Foreign Language Requirement
Any course in Greek or Latin numbered above 200 satisfies the foreign language requirement. Major Requirements
The Department of Classics offers a major with an emphasis in either classical civilization or classical languages. (Effective with the Class of 2007.) Emphasis in classical civilization
- three courses in Greek and Latin, including one course in each language and one course at the 200 level or above in either language;
- one course in ancient history (Classics 231, 232);
- one course in ancient literature (Classics 211, 222);
- one course in ancient art (Classics 341, 342);
- five electives at the 200 level or above, including at least one seminar (400-level course).
Emphasis in classical languages
- seven language courses, including five at the 200 level or above and at least two in each language;
- one course in ancient history (Classics 231, 232, or 255);
- one course in ancient literature (Classics 211, 222);
- one course in ancient art (Classics 257, 341, or 342);
- one seminar (400-level course).
Placement
Students who have studied Latin in secondary school must take a placement test before enrolling in Latin at Davidson. By qualifying scores on the placement test a student may be exempted from Latin 101, 102, and 201. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on either or both of the Advanced Placement Latin tests, or who receive a score of 6 or 7 on the higher level International Baccalaureate Latin exam, receive automatic credit for Latin 199. Any such student who places out of Latin 201 on our placement test will receive credit for 201 instead of 199.
Students may enroll for one 300-level Greek and one 300-level Latin course at the 200-level if they have not taken a course above 201 in the language before. Honors Requirements
Candidates may be admitted to the honors program provided they have attained an overall grade point average of at least 3.2, an average of 3.5 or higher in the major, and the unanimous endorsement of the department’s faculty. In addition to the regular course requirements for the major, candidates for honors must complete and successfully defend an honors thesis. A student who receives an A- or better on the thesis and maintains the above grade point averages throughout the senior year will receive the department’s recommendation for graduation with honors. Classical Civilization Courses
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