Department of Classical Studies
(CCI, GRK, LAT)
College of Arts & Sciences

237 McIver Building
(336) 334-5214
www.uncg.edu/cla

Classical Studies Courses | Classical Studies Major | Classical Studies Minor | Classical Studies Second Academic Concentration | Latin - Teacher Licensure

Faculty

Susan C. Shelmerdine, Associate Professor and Head of Department
Professor Soles; Associate Professors Parker, Wharton; Assistant Professor Williams; Lecturers Danford, Starks, Sinal, Zarker

The Department of Classical Studies provides a comprehensive approach to the study of the ancient Greek and Roman world. The Department believes that students should have a solid foundation in the language, history, and culture of Greek and Roman civilization. To this end, the program is designed to ensure that all students gain proficiency in the Greek or Latin language, as well as a broad understanding of Classical literature in its cultural and historical context, the influence of Graeco-Roman civilization on the conceptions and values of Western civilization, and the methods of critical inquiry which are central to the discipline of Classical Studies.

The Department offers a wide variety of courses in English on mythology, archaeology, literature and culture, as well as courses in ancient Greek and Latin at all levels. Courses with a CCI prefix require no knowledge of either language; GRK courses require reading of texts in Greek and LAT courses require reading of texts in Latin. The following departmental courses also satisfy AULER categories as designated: CCI 201, 202, 211, 212, 220, 230, 323 (Historical Perspectives on Western Culture); CCI 205, 223, 227, 305, 306, 321, 324, 325, 326 (World Literature); CCI 350 (Analytical & Evaluative).

Students also have an opportunity in the summer to visit Athens, Rome, and other parts of the Classical world, to participate in archaeological excavation, and to earn semester hours of credit through CCI 393, 394, 401, or 450; GRK 393, 394; LAT 393, 394; or through Study Abroad Programs.