(Latin, Greek, Classical Studies)
Three-Year General Classical Studies
Continuation in this academic plan requires a cumulative average of 60% and a cumulative Classical Studies average of 65%.
Eligibility for graduation in the General Classical Studies academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:
- Appropriate BA Program-level requirements. See "BA Degree Requirements."
- Classical Studies Plan-level requirements:
- at least five academic course units (ten courses) in Classical Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:
- CLAS 251, 252
- one of CLAS 265, 266
- two courses at the 300-level
Knowledge of neither Latin nor Greek is required to obtain a General degree in Classical Studies.
Four-Year General Classical Studies
Continuation in this academic plan requires a cumulative average of 60% and a cumulative Classical Studies average of 65%.
Eligibility for graduation in the Four-Year General Classical Studies academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:
- Appropriate BA Program-level requirements. See "BA Degree Requirements."
- Classical Studies Plan-level requirements:
- at least seven academic course units (14 courses) in Classical Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:
- CLAS 251, 252
- one of CLAS 265, 266
- two courses at the 300-level
Normally not more than four of the 14 courses may be in Latin or Greek.
Honours Classical Studies
Continuation in these academic plans requires a cumulative average of 60% and a cumulative Classical Studies average of 75%.
Eligibility for graduation in the Honours Classical Studies or Honours Classical Studies (Languages Specialization) or Honours Classical Studies (Archaeology/Ancient History Specialization) academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:
- Appropriate BA Program-level requirements. See "BA Degree Requirements."
- Classical Studies Plan-level requirements:
- In the Classical Studies academic plan, at least ten academic course units (20 courses) in Classical Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including:
- CLAS 251, 252
- one of CLAS 265, 266
- one of CLAS 275, 276
- eight courses in LAT and/or GRK, including one course at the 300-level
- two senior seminars (CLAS 486) or by permission, a senior honours thesis (CLAS 490A/B) (See Note 2 at the end of Classical Studies Plan descriptions.)
- In the Classical Studies (Languages Specialization) academic plan, at least ten academic course units (20 courses) in Classical Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including:
- CLAS 251, 252
- one of CLAS 265, 266
- one of CLAS 275, 276
- 14 courses in LAT and GRK, including one 300-level course in both, and a 400-level course in one
- two senior seminars (CLAS 486) or by permission, a senior honours thesis (CLAS 490A/B) (See Note 2 at the end of the Classical Studies Plan descriptions.)
- In the Classical Studies (Archaeology/Ancient History Specialization) academic plan, at least ten academic course units (20 courses) in Classical Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including:
- CLAS 205, 251, 252
- one of CLAS 265, 266
- one of CLAS 275, 276
- one of CLAS 351, 352
- three of (if not already selected above) CLAS 321, 325, 331, 332, 351, 352, 384, 390
- eight courses in LAT and/or GRK, including one course at the 300-level
- two senior seminars (CLAS 486) or by permission, a senior honours thesis (CLAS 490A/B) (See Note 2 at the end of Classical Studies Plan descriptions.)
Honours Classical Studies
Recommended Course of Study
Year One
Two of CLAS 100, 101, 103
LAT 100A/B or GRK 100A/B
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Two
CLAS 251, 252
One of CLAS 265, 266
One of CLAS 275, 276
One additional course in CLAS
Two 200-level courses in LAT/GRK
Four additional courses (2 units)
Year Three
One 300-level course in LAT/GRK
Two additional courses in LAT/GRK
Three courses in CLAS
Four additional courses (2 units)
Year Four
Two senior seminars (CLAS 486 or CLAS 490A/B; see Note 2 below)
One senior seminar in LAT/GRK (300/400-level)
Two additional courses in CLAS
Six additional courses (3 units)
Honours Classical Studies (Languages Specialization)
Recommended Course of Study
Year One
LAT 100A/B
GRK 100A/B
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Two
Two courses in LAT
Two courses in GRK
CLAS 251, 252
One of CLAS 265, 266
One of CLAS 275, 276
Four additional courses (2 units)
Year Three
Four courses in LAT/GRK, including one 300-level course in each
Two additional courses in CLAS or LAT/GRK
Four additional courses (2 units)
Year Four
Two senior seminars (CLAS 486 or CLAS 490A/B; see Note 2 below)
One 400-level course in LAT/GRK
One additional course in CLAS or LAT/GRK
Six additional courses (3 units)
Honours Classical Studies (Archaeology/Ancient History Specialization)
Recommended Course of Study
Year One
Two of CLAS 100, 101, 103
LAT 100A/B or GRK 100A/B
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Two
CLAS 205, 251, 252
One of CLAS 265, 266
One of CLAS 275, 276
One additional course in CLAS
Two 200-level courses in LAT/GRK
Four additional courses (2 units)
Year Three
CLAS 321
Three of CLAS 331, 332, 351, 352, 384, 390
Two additional courses in LAT/GRK
Four additional courses (2 units)
Year Four
Two senior seminars (CLAS 486 or CLAS 490A/B; see Note 2 below)
One senior seminar in LAT/GRK (300/400-level)
One additional course in CLAS/LAT/GRK
Six additional courses (3 units)
Honours Classical Studies (Arts and Business Co-op and Regular)
A student may combine Honours Classical Studies with Arts and Business Co-op or Regular. The requirements in Classical Studies are identical to the Joint Honours requirements listed below, except that the minimum number of required academic course units is 20. See Arts and Business plans for the Arts and Business requirements.
Joint Honours Classical Studies
A Joint Honours academic plan with Classical Studies may be taken in combination with most Arts disciplines in which an Honours academic plan is offered or with many Honours majors in other Faculties. See the department for the most recent list of approved combinations.
Continuation in this academic plan requires a cumulative average of 60% and a cumulative major average of 75%.
Eligibility for graduation in the Joint Honours Classical Studies or Classical Studies (Languages Specialization) or Classical Studies (Archaeology/Ancient History Specialization) academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:
- Appropriate Program-level requirements for the Home Faculty, including at least 21 academic course units. If the Home Faculty is Arts, see "BA Degree Requirements."
- Classical Studies Plan-level requirements:
- In the Classical Studies academic plan, at least eight academic course units (16 courses) in Classical Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including:
- CLAS 251, 252
- one of CLAS 265, 266
- one of CLAS 275, 276
- two courses at the 300-level or above
- six courses in LAT/GRK
- two senior seminars (CLAS 486) or by permission, a senior honours thesis (490 A/B) (See Note 2 at the end of the Classical Studies Plan descriptions), or a senior honours thesis in the other discipline.
- In the Classical Studies (Languages Specialization) academic plan, at least eight academic course units (16 courses) in Classical Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including:
- 12 courses in LAT/GRK, including at least four courses in each language
- CLAS 251, 252
- one of CLAS 265, 266
- one of CLAS 275, 276
- two courses at the 300-level or above,
- two senior seminars (CLAS 486) or by permission, a senior honours thesis (490A/B) (See Note 2 at the end of the Classical Studies Plan descriptions), or a senior honours thesis in the other discipline.
- In the Classical Studies (Archaeology/Ancient History Specialization) academic plan, at least eight academic course units (16 courses) in Classical Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including:
- CLAS 205, 251, 252
- one of CLAS 265, 266
- one of CLAS 275, 276
- one of CLAS 351, 352
- three of (if not already selected above) CLAS 321, 325, 331, 332, 351, 352, 384, 390
- six courses in LAT and/or GRK
- two senior seminars (CLAS 486) or by permission, a senior honours thesis (490A/B) (see Note 2 at the end of Classical Studies Plan descriptions), or a senior honours thesis in the other discipline.
- Plan-level requirements for the second Major.
Joint Honours Classical Studies
Recommended Course of Study
Year One
Two of CLAS 100, 101, 103
LAT 100A/B or GRK 100A/B
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Two
CLAS 251, 252
One of CLAS 265, 266
One of CLAS 275, 276
Two courses in LAT/GRK
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Three
One course in LAT/GRK
Three courses in CLAS
Seven additional courses (3.5 units)
Year Four
Two senior seminars (CLAS 486 or 490A/B; see Notes 2 and 4 below)
One additional course in CLAS
One course in LAT/GRK
Seven additional courses (3.5 units)
Joint Honours Classical Studies (Languages Specialization)
Recommended Course of Study
Year One
LAT 100A/B
GRK 100A/B
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Two
Two courses in LAT
Two courses in GRK
CLAS 251, 252
One of CLAS 265, 266
One of CLAS 275, 276
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Three
Three courses in LAT/GRK
One additional course in LAT/GRK or CLAS
Eight additional courses (4 units)
Year Four
Two senior seminars (CLAS 486 or 490A/B; see Notes 2 and 4 below)
One course in LAT/GRK
Eight additional courses (4 units)
Joint Honours Classical Studies (Archaeology/Ancient History Specialization)
Recommended Course of Study
Year One
One of CLAS 100, 101, 103
LAT 100A/B or GRK 100A/B
Seven additional courses (3.5 units)
Year Two
CLAS 205, 251, 252
One of CLAS 265, 266
One of CLAS 275, 276
Two courses in LAT/GRK
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Three
CLAS 321
Three of CLAS 331, 332, 351, 352, 384, 390
One course in LAT/GRK
Six additional courses (3 units)
Year Four
Two senior seminars (CLAS 486 or 490A/B)
One course in LAT/GRK
Eight additional courses (4 units)
Notes for All Honours Classical Studies Plans
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Students considering graduate work are strongly encouraged to pursue more than the minimum number of language courses; the Languages Specialization option is a good choice for those intending to pursue their studies beyond the BA level. All students in Classical Studies may take more Latin and Greek courses than the prescribed minimums. The decision whether to graduate in Classical Studies or in one of the specializations may be left until registration in the final year.
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A central requirement for all Honours degrees in Classical Studies is that of one unit worth of senior-level work. This senior requirement may be met in one of the following ways:
- Two regular senior seminars (CLAS 486), worth 0.5 unit each.
- With the prior approval of the Department, a student may write a Senior Honours Thesis, CLAS 490 A/B worth 1.0 unit.
- Under exceptional circumstances, and only with the prior approval of the Department, a student may combine one regular senior seminar with 0.5 unit worth of Directed Study work (see "Course Descriptions" under CLAS 492).
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In any of the senior requirements described above in Note 2, a grade of 72% or higher must be achieved.
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Joint Honours students are reminded that whether they choose to do CLAS 486 or an Honours Thesis in the other discipline as their senior requirement, they must still take a total of eight academic course units in the Classical Studies Department.
Minor plans are offered in Classical Studies, Greek, and Latin. Students interested in one of these minors are expected to complete five academic course units (ten courses) in the appropriate subject area with a minimum cumulative average of 65%. Please consult the Undergraduate Advisor in Classical Studies for the minor.
Diploma (Classical Studies or Classical Languages)
The Department offers a diploma in either Classical Studies or Classical Languages to students who complete a minimum of five academic course units (ten courses) in CLAS and/or LAT and/or GRK (at least 2.5 units at the 200-level or above) with a cumulative average of 65%. For the Classical Studies Diploma at least three out of the five academic course units must be CLAS courses; for the Classical Languages Diploma at least three out of the five academic course units must be LAT and/or GRK courses.