Classics

Central to the field of Classics is the study of language and literature of Greek and Latin. The course of study at Berkeley also incorporates the disciplines of history, philosophy, archaeology, epigraphy, papyrology, numismatics, palaeography, cultural studies, gender studies, and the classical tradition as they relate to the ancient Mediterranean world. The department offers four major programs: Classical Civilizations, Greek, Latin, and Classical Languages.

Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites* for the Classical Civilizations Major

*(prerequisites are lower division requirements that must be completed before declaring the major)

• Classics 10A*-10B* (L&S R44 may be substituted for either 10A or 10B)
• Two lower division courses in Classics, Greek, or Latin (not including Classics 24), one of which must be in the Classics Department.

Lower Division Requirements for the Classical Languages Major

• Classics 10A-10B (to be completed by the end of the junior year if possible)
• Greek 1-2 (or 10 or Summer Greek Workshop)
• Latin 1-2 (or 10 or Summer Latin Workshop)
• Greek 40 or Latin 40

Lower Division Requirements for the Greek Major

• Classics 10A-10B (to be completed by the end of the junior year if possible)
• Greek 1-2 (or 10 or Summer Greek Workshop)
• Greek 40 (to be completed as early as possible)

Lower Division Requirements for the Latin Major

• Classics 10A-10B (to be completed by the end of the junior year if possible)
• Latin 1-2 (or 10 or Summer Latin Workshop)
• Latin 40 (to be completed as early as possible)