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Latin - Minor

Latin - Minor

The Latin minor allows students to gain expertise in Latin and ancient culture beyond the Intermediate II level. Students obtain proficiency in Latin and take courses in Roman culture, history and archaeology.

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Minor in Latin

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Minor in Latin provides students with the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in the Latin language while exploring the literary, historical, and cultural achievements of ancient Rome. The program emphasizes reading and translating classical texts, offering insights into Roman literature, philosophy, and the broader influence of Latin on Western civilization. This minor complements a wide range of majors, enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills, and is particularly beneficial for students pursuing careers in education, history, archaeology, and linguistics, as well as for those seeking a deeper understanding of classical heritage.

Program Information for Latin - Minor

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements 1
LAT 16201
ELEMENTARY LATIN I
LAT 16202
ELEMENTARY LATIN II
Minor Requirements
LAT 26201INTERMEDIATE LATIN I: READINGS 3
LAT 26202INTERMEDIATE LATIN II: READINGS 3
LAT 36172ADVANCED READINGS IN LATIN 3
Classics (CLAS) or Latin (LAT) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level)3
Latin Culture Elective, choose from the following:3
MCLS 30420
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURE STUDIES
Any Classics (CLAS) course (20000, 30000 or 40000 level)
Any Latin (LAT) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
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Prerequisites may be satisfied with demonstrated language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Â鶹ÊÓƵ (in residence).

Program Note

  • Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.
Admissions for Latin - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

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