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  Major in Greek and Roman Studies

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        Unlock the secrets of the Greek and Roman civilization and the origins of the Western world. Benefit not only from small classes and a close-knit student community but also from the department's library and even its on-campus museum. Take advantage of volunteer opportunities in the museum to gain first-hand experience working with artifacts from the Classical world.

        This program is offered in English and in French.

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      The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the Honours bachelor's with double major and the Honours bachelor's with major and minor.

        The French immersion stream is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

      Course List
        Code                                                                                              Title                                                  Units  
        LCL 1101                                                                                          Latin I                                                3 Units
        LCL 1102                                                                                          Latin II                                               3 Units
        One option from the following:                                                                    6 Units                                              
          Option 1:                                                                                                                                            
          CLA 2101                                                                                        Greece from the Mycenaeans to the Persian Wars                
          CLA 2102                                                                                        Athens, Persia, and Sparta                                    
          Option 2:                                                                                                                                            
          CLA 2103                                                                                        The Republic                                                  
          CLA 2104                                                                                        The Early Empire                                              
        3 course units from:                                                                              3 Units                                              
          CLA 2105                                                                                        Introduction to Classical Archeology                          
          CLA 2110                                                                                        Archaeological Methods and Techniques                         
        3 course units from:                                                                              3 Units                                              
          CLA 2130                                                                                        Introduction to Greek Literature                              
          CLA 2131                                                                                        Introduction to Latin Literature                              
        CLA 3110                                                                                          Topics in Ancient History I 1                          3 Units
        CLA 3130                                                                                          Topics in Greek and Latin Literature in Translation 1  3 Units
        6 optional course units in classical studies (CLA) or classics (LCL) 2                            6 Units                                              
        6 optional course units in classical studies (CLA) or classics (LCL) at the 3000 or 4000 level 2  6 Units                                              
        6 optional course units in classical studies (CLA) or classics (LCL) at the 4000 level 2          6 Units                                              
        Total:                                                                                            42 Units                                             
        

        Note(s)

        1

        This course has a variable topics and may be taken several times if the themes are different.

        2

        Those wishing to continue on to an MA in Classical Studies at the University of Ottawa should have completed a minimum of 18 course units of ancient language courses (Greek, Latin), from which 12 course units from one language and 6 course units from the other as optional courses.

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