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Associate of Arts Degree-Classical Studies
Associate of Arts Degree-Classical Studies

Associate of Arts Degree-Classical Studies

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  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

  • Completion of BC Grade 12 or equivalent, or be 19 years of age.
  • Applicants who have completed 24 credits or more of post-secondary study must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.33 or higher.

English Requirement

  • Successful completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent (see note), OR
  • Successful completion of a post-secondary English or Communications course for which Langara College awards transfer credit, OR
  • LET (Langara English Test) Level 2, OR
  • LPI (Language Proficiency Index) Level 4 with essay 24, OR
  • TOEFL (paper-based) with a total score of 550 or higher and an essay score of 4.0 or higher, OR
  • TOEFL (Internet-based) with a total score of 80 or higher and a minimum of 18 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 18 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing, OR
  • IELTS 6.5, OR
  • CAEL 60 overall with essay 60, OR
  • Successful Completion of LEAP Level 8, OR
  • ELA (English Language Assessment) 145 offered by Vancouver Community College (VCC), OR
  • Successful completion of VCC English 099

Course Information

The Classical Studies program covers a wide variety of approaches to the worlds of Greece and Rome. Exploring history, literature, philosophy, archaeology, mythology, and the arts (including architecture, sculpture and painting) will help students understand these same features in other cultures and times. Studying Ancient Greek and Latin languages is key to appreciating the voices of the Classical past and building a solid foundation for learning other languages.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree in Classical Studies

The Associate of Arts Degree program with a concentration in Classical Studies gives students an opportunity to study many aspects of the civilizations of Greece and Rome.

CURRICULUM

Within the framework of the general requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits including:

  • All of

  • CLST 1110, Introduction to Greek Civilization, 3

  • CLST 1120, Introduction to Roman Civilization, 3

  • One of

  • ENGL 1123, Introduction to Academic Writing, 3

  • ENGL 1127, Essay Writing and Short Prose Selections, 3

  • ENGL 1128, Short Prose Selections and Composition, 3

  • One of

  • ENGL 1129, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Drama, 3

  • ENGL 1130, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Film, 3

  • One of

  • GREK 1115, Introductory Greek I, 3

  • GREK 1215, Introductory Greek II, 3

  • HIST 2210, Ancient Greece, 3

  • HIST 2211, Ancient Rome, 3

  • LATN 1115, Beginner's Latin I, 3

  • LATN 1117, Beginner's Latin II, 3

  • Four of

  • AHIS 1114, Western Art: Prehistory to the Renaissance, 3

  • AHIS 1214, Western Art: Renaissance to the Present, 3

  • ANTH 1170, An Introduction to Myth and Folklore, 3

  • ANTH 2250, Anthropology of Religion, 3

  • CLST 1102, Women in Antiquity, 3

  • CLST 2230, Alexander and the Hellenistic World, 3

  • CLST 2276, Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology, 3

  • ENGL 1181, History of Drama and Theatre I 1, 3

  • ENGL 2237, Exploring Literature 2, 3

  • HIST 1113, History of the Early Medieval World, 3

  • HIST 1114, Renaissance and Reformation, 3

  • HIST 1123, History of the Late Medieval World, 3

  • HIST 1190, Greece: History and Monuments, 3

  • HIST 2236, The Franks:From Barbarian Trb to Imprl Mission-the Destiny of the Merovingians and the Carolingians, 3

  • HIST 2237, Popes, Emperors and Kings: Aspects of the History of Medieval Political Theory, 3

  • LATN 1101, Latin and Greek Roots, 3

  • LATN 2225, Intermediate Latin I, 3

  • LATN 2227, Intermediate Latin II, 3

  • PHIL 1100, Introduction to Philosophy: (Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy) 3, 3

  • PHIL 1101, Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality 4, 3

  • RELS 1230, The Evolution of Early Christian Thought and Spirituality, 3

  • * and other such relevant courses that may be offered from time to time.,

  • 1 Designated section.
    2 Designated section.
    3 With prior approval of program co-ordinator.
    4 With prior approval of program co-ordinator.,

  • Registration and attendance for one semester in CLST 1105 (0 credit), a weekly colloquium on classical topics.

  • Diploma in Arts and Science (Classical Studies)

The Diploma in Arts and Science (Classical Studies) program gives students an opportunity to study many aspects of the civilizations of Greece and Rome.

CURRICULUM

Within the framework of the general requirements of the Diploma in Arts and Science, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits including:

  • All of

  • CLST 1110, Introduction to Greek Civilization, 3

  • CLST 1120, Introduction to Roman Civilization, 3

  • One of

  • ENGL 1123, Introduction to Academic Writing, 3

  • ENGL 1127, Essay Writing and Short Prose Selections, 3

  • ENGL 1128, Short Prose Selections and Composition, 3

  • One of

  • ENGL 1129, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Drama, 3

  • ENGL 1130, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Film, 3

  • One of

  • GREK 1115, Introductory Greek I, 3

  • GREK 1215, Introductory Greek II, 3

  • HIST 2210, Ancient Greece, 3

  • HIST 2211, Ancient Rome, 3

  • LATN 1115, Beginner's Latin I, 3

  • LATN 1117, Beginner's Latin II, 3

  • Four of

  • AHIS 1114, Western Art: Prehistory to the Renaissance, 3

  • AHIS 1214, Western Art: Renaissance to the Present, 3

  • ANTH 1170, An Introduction to Myth and Folklore, 3

  • ANTH 2250, Anthropology of Religion, 3

  • CLST 1102, Women in Antiquity, 3

  • CLST 2230, Alexander and the Hellenistic World, 3

  • CLST 2276, Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology, 3

  • ENGL 1181, History of Drama and Theatre I 1, 3

  • ENGL 2237, Exploring Literature 2, 3

  • HIST 1113, History of the Early Medieval World, 3

  • HIST 1114, Renaissance and Reformation, 3

  • HIST 1123, History of the Late Medieval World, 3

  • HIST 1190, Greece: History and Monuments, 3

  • HIST 2236, The Franks:From Barbarian Trb to Imprl Mission-the Destiny of the Merovingians and the Carolingians, 3

  • HIST 2237, Popes, Emperors and Kings: Aspects of the History of Medieval Political Theory, 3

  • LATN 1101, Latin and Greek Roots, 3

  • LATN 2225, Intermediate Latin I, 3

  • LATN 2227, Intermediate Latin II, 3

  • PHIL 1100, Introduction to Philosophy: (Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy) 3, 3

  • PHIL 1101, Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality 4, 3

  • RELS 1230, The Evolution of Early Christian Thought and Spirituality, 3

  • * and other such relevant courses that may be offered from time to time.,

  • 1 Designated section.
    2 Designated section.
    3 With prior approval of program co-ordinator.
    4 With prior approval of program co-ordinator.,

  • Registration and attendance for one semester in CLST 1105 (0 credit), a weekly colloquium on classical topics.

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Career Opportunity

Through this program, students have the opportunity to acquire a sound knowledge of the history, culture, and languages of Greece and Rome. The emphasis is on giving students an idea of the richness and variety of the past, and of the people involved, men and women, slaves and free. In a broader sense, the program is designed to give students an understanding of and sensitivity to different times and different places. In addition, the program is designed to enhance student skills in areas such as research, writing, and critical thinking.

The Classical Studies program provides students with a broad background and basic knowledge that can be applied to a variety of different disciplines as the students work towards their degree. Students may choose to continue in Classical Studies, or they may use their understanding to enhance their studies in English, history, art history, archaeology, philosophy, or other languages.

A specialization in Classical Studies can lead to a career in a variety of fields including:

  • education

  • law

  • political science

  • anthropology

  • archaeology

  • the arts

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