Nov 21, 2024

2022-2023 University Catalog

2022-2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Classical Studies-Material Culture & History Track, BA

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About the Program

Classical studies students explore interrelated disciplines with the goal of understanding everything possible about the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans (classic Greek and Latin) - classical Greek and Roman philosophy, art, archaeology, and mythology. Classical Studies includes some of the best in literary genres, such as the first European epics, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. To offer this broad kind of understanding, a well-rounded program in classical studies teaches not only the literature and linguistics of the ancients but their history, philosophy, and art, and archaeology. Classical studies majors are well-informed citizens who think critically and have a global understanding.

To help students develop their own interests, we offer a choice of three tracks emphasizing classical languages (Latin and ancient Greek), literature and culture, or material culture and history.

Please visit Classical Studies for more information.

3 Year Degrees

The College of Liberal Arts offers the opportunity for students to complete their degree in three years. Degree in 3 majors allow students to enter the work force or graduate school a year earlier than traditional plans of study while also providing a cost-effective way to complete an undergraduate degree.

Students can complete the three-year option with or without AP credit by adding summer sessions to traditional coursework in Fall and Spring semesters. Degree in 3 offers a great combination of cost-savings and the opportunity to accelerate your future and achieve your goals.

Degree Requirements

120 Credits Required

Liberal Arts Curriculum

Each liberal arts major is designed as a four-year plan of study and includes three types of courses: Major, Core, and Elective. Most students take five courses per semester, with some of each type.

Professional academic advisors meet individually with each of our students on a regular basis to help with course selection, academic planning, and career development, as well as to help students find additional resources on campus.

Departmental/Program Major Courses (33 credits)

At least 18 of the 33 credit hours for the major MUST be completed using CLCS, GREK, or LATN courses taken here at Purdue. Up to 9 AP credits or language placement credits may be included in the remaining 15 credits.

A. Classical Studies Foundational Courses - Choose Two (6 Credits)

CLCS 18100 - Classical World Civilizations (satisfies Behavioral/Social Sciences for core)
CLCS 23010 - Survey Of Greek Literature In Translation (satisfies Humanities for core) or
CLCS 23100 - Survey Of Latin Literature (satisfies Humanities for core) or
CLCS 23500 - Introduction To Classical Mythology (satisfies Humanities for core) or
CLCS 23700 - Gender And Sexuality In Greek And Roman Antiquity (satisfies Humanities for core)

Concentration in Material Culture & History (27 credits)

B. Historical and Archaeological Studies Courses (9 credits)

Choose three; at least one must be at the 40000 level or above.

C. General Studies Courses (3 credits)

D. Material Culture & History Selectives (15 credits)

Choose 5 additional courses (15 credits) from Areas B & C.

Other Departmental - Liberal Arts Core (31-55 credits)

The College of Liberal Arts Other Departmental area is designed to be experiential, informative, and relevant to life in a rapidly changing universe. It combines courses that fulfill University Core foundational outcomes, discipline diversity, social diversity, and other languages to produce a well-rounded background for students. Coursework is integrative and collaborative and fosters insight, understanding, independence, initiative, and the desire to reach across divides and redefine our relationship to the peoples and the worlds that surround us.

Core I: Disciplinary Diversity (6-18 credits)

Choose 1 course in 6 different disciplines within the College of Liberal Arts.

Note: Disciplines are differentiated by course prefix. Undistributed credit does not count to satisfy this requirement.

Core II: Social Diversity (1-3 credits)

Culture, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity all play a role in how others perceive us and how we experience the world, and as such, are meaningful categories for analyzing social change and social problems past and present. The purpose of this category is to acquaint students with the pluralistic nature of the world and foster an appreciation and awareness of the diverse range of lived human experience. Courses in this list will expose students to important aspects of human diversity and foster understanding about different world views.

Choose 1 course from the Social Diversity Selective List .

Core III: Linguistic Diversity (3-4 credits)

Proficiency through Level IV in one world language. Courses may be required to reach Level IV proficiency; these courses will be counted toward electives. (fulfills Humanities for core)

Foundational Requirements (21-30 credits)

Students must complete approved coursework that meet the following foundational outcomes. Many of these can also be used to fulfill Core I, Core II, or Core III.

Humanities - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Humanities for core)
Behavioral/Social Science - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Behavioral/Social Science for core)
Information Literacy - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Information Literacy for core)
Science #1 - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Science for core)
Science #2 - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Science for core)
Science, Technology, and Society - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Science, Technology, Society for core)
Written Communication - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Written Communication for core)
Oral Communication - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Oral Communication for core)
Quantitative Reasoning - all approved courses accepted. (fulfills Quantitative Reasoning for core)

Notes

Double counting of courses is allowed across the various categories.
All accredited programs whose accreditation is threatened by CLA Core requirements, both professional BAs and BFAs, are exempt from Liberal Arts Core I & II in order to meet accreditation standards and requirements. Liberal Arts Core III: Linguistic Diversity is still required for such programs.
“Degree +” students (students with a second major outside of Liberal Arts) are exempt from the CLA Core

Electives (32-56 credits)

University Requirements

University Core Requirements

For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website.

Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (BSS)
Human Cultures: Humanities (HUM)
Information Literacy (IL)
Oral Communication (OC)
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Science #1 (SCI)
Science #2 (SCI)
Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
Written Communication (WC)

Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement:

The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

Attending six approved civics-related events and completing an assessment for each; or
Completing 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement that use C-SPAN material and completing an assessment for each; or
Earning a passing grade for one of these approved courses (or transferring in approved AP or departmental credit in lieu of taking a course)

For more information visit the Civics Literacy Proficiency website.

Prerequisite Information:

For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.

Program Requirements

Fall 1st Year

Oral Communication (CLA Core I: 1 of 6) - Credit Hours: 3.00
Quantitative Reasoning - Credit Hours: 3.00
Behavioral/Social Sciences (CLA Core I: 2 of 6) - Credit Hours: 3.00
World Language Level I (may also fulfill Classical Studies Area C) - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15-16 Credits

Spring 1st Year

CLCS 18100 - Classical World Civilizations
Written Communication (CLA Core I: 3 of 6)- Credit Hours: 3.00 – 4.00
Science - Credit Hours: 3.00
World Language Level II (may also fulfill Classical Studies Area C) - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

CLCS 23700 - Gender And Sexuality In Greek And Roman Antiquity or
CLCS 23010 - Survey Of Greek Literature In Translation or
CLCS 23100 - Survey Of Latin Literature or
CLCS 23500 - Introduction To Classical Mythology
Science - Credit Hours: 3.00
CLA Core II: Social Diversity - Credit Hours: 3.00
World Language Level III (may also fulfill Classical Studies Area C) - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

Area B: Historical and Archaeological Studies - Credit Hours: 3.00
Science, Technology, and Society (CLA Core I: 4 of 6) - Credit Hours: 3.00
World Language Level IV (CLA Core III; may also fulfill Classical Studies Area C) - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

Area B: Historical and Archaeological Studies - Credit Hours: 3.00
Area C: General Studies - Credit Hours: 3.00
Information Literacy (CLA Core I: 5 of 6) - Credit Hours: 3.00 - 4.00
CLA Core I: 6 of 6 - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

Area B: Historical and Archaeological Studies - Credit Hours: 3.00
Area D: Material Culture & History Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

Area D: Material Culture & History Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Area D: Material Culture & History Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

Area D: Material Culture & History Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Area D: Material Culture & History Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15 Credits

Notes

(*) A course taken to satisfy one requirement of the major may NOT be used to satisfy another requirement.
(**) All language courses at the 102 level and above require appropriate preparation, to be determined by completing courses in sequence, by AP exam, by Language Placement test exam, or in consultation with the instructor.
A Grade of “C” or better is required for any course used to fulfill a major requirement. The P/NP option is not available for this requirement.
2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Arts degree.
32 credit hours at 30000 level or higher required for Bachelor of Arts degree.
Liberal Arts offers a streamlined plan of study for students pursuing a second degree outside CLA. Contact the CLA Advising office for more information.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.

College of Liberal Arts Pass/No Pass Option Policy

P/NP cannot be used to satisfy Liberal Arts Core, Liberal Arts major, minor, or certificate requirements.

World Language Courses

World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor.

ASL-American Sign Language ARAB-Arabic CHNS-Chinese FR-French
GER-German GREK-Greek (Ancient) HEBR-Hebrew (Biblical) HEBR-Hebrew (modern)
ITAL-Italian JPNS-Japanese KOR-Korean LATN-Latin
PTGS-Portuguese RUSS-Russian SPAN-Spanish

Critical Course

The ♦ course is considered critical.

In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program”.

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