Classics Program Director
Hunter Gardner, gardnehh@mailbox.sc.edu
Classical Studies, Latin and Greek Concentrations
The Classics Program has three different concentrations for students interested in learning about ancient Greece and Rome. The Greek and Latin concentrations fully equip students with the language skills they need to read and study the major early works of the Western canon in the original languages. The Greek track requires that students complete 18 hours (6 classes) of coursework in Greek at the 300 level or above and 6 hours (2 classes) of coursework in Latin. The Latin track requires that students complete 18 hours (6 classes) of coursework in Latin at the 300 level or above and 6 hours (2 classes) of coursework in Greek. The Classical Studies track has a modest language component with students expected to complete one Greek or Latin course at the 300 Level or above in addition to completing the elementary language classes in Greek and Latin. The emphasis in the Classical Studies concentration falls more heavily on the study of great works of ancient literature read in translation. All three concentrations require coursework in a variety of Classics courses and courses in related fields such as archeology, art history, comparative literature, ancient history, philosophy, and religious studies that supplement and enhance the study of the literatures and languages of the ancient world. Affiliated faculty include Erin Roberts (Religious Studies) and Adam Schor (History).
Classical Studies as a Cognate
Undergraduates may select a cognate program in Classical Studies without necessarily taking either Greek or Latin; this option is particularly attractive to students in the liberal arts. The cognate consists of 12 hours selected from the courses listed below, with the following restriction: a student may not count toward a cognate in Classical Studies any course offered by the department in which the student is majoring.
Concentration in Classical Studies
Minor in Classics
Concentration in Greek
Concentration in Latin