Classical Studies

Robert G. Sullivan, Associate Professor and Coordinator

Ithaca College offers students an opportunity to study the classical tradition from an interdisciplinary perspective. The classical studies minor focuses on the languages, literatures, and civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the later classical tradition. Since many of the ideas and principles that emerged in the classical world are basic to Western culture, courses in classics apply to the study of almost all the liberal arts and sciences. Classical studies is of particular interest to students of law, literature, rhetoric and composition, communication, modern languages, history, politics, religion, music, art history, drama, and philosophy. For more information, contact the program coordinator.

Requirements for the minor in classical studies

The minor has three components: (1) classical languages, (2) core courses in classical history and culture, and (3) electives.

Classical Languages: Six credits of Latin or Greek above level 1, or proficiency

Latin Courses

Core Courses in Classical History and Culture: Three courses (9 credits), each from a different department

Art History

English

History

Philosophy and Religion

Speech Communication

Electives: Six credits of electives to be chosen from courses in classical languages, from the list of core courses in classical history and culture, or from the following list of courses in related fields. Elective credits may also be applied from other appropriately focused courses - including independent study, directed reading, or selected topics courses, or internships in any department - with the approval of the program coordinator.

Courses in Related Fields:

Art History

English

French

History

Philosophy and Religion

Spanish

Students may apply only three credits from their major(s) and/or three credits from another minor towards the completion of the classical studies minor.