Classics Minor Concentration (B.A.) (18 credits)
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts and Science
Program credit weight: 18
Program Description
The Minor Concentration in Classical Studies introduces students to the linguistic, historical and cultural dimensions of Greece and Rome. The Minor Concentration can be expanded to a Major Concentration in Classics.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Required Course (3 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS 201 | Greece and Rome. | 3 |
Greece and Rome. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilization, focusing on key themes, problems, and methods of the discipline of classical studies. | ||
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
15 credits of Classics (CLAS) or related courses according to the following stipulations:
6 credits minimum of Ancient Greek or Latin.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS 210 | Introductory Latin 1. | 3 |
Introductory Latin 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A course designed for beginners with little or no background in Latin. Introduction to basic grammar, vocabulary, morphology. Reading of simple sentences and connected passages. | ||
| CLAS 212 | Introductory Latin 2. | 3 |
Introductory Latin 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continued introduction to Latin grammar, vocabulary, and morphology. Reading of more complex sentences and longer connected passages. | ||
| CLAS 215 | Intensive Introductory Latin. | 6 |
Intensive Introductory Latin. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A course designed for beginners with little or no background in Latin. Intensive introduction to grammar, vocabulary, morphology; the reading of sentences and connected passages. Equivalent to CLAS 210 and 212. | ||
| CLAS 220 | Introductory Ancient Greek 1. | 3 |
Introductory Ancient Greek 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A course designed for beginners with little or no background in ancient Greek. Introduction to basic grammar, vocabulary, morphology. Reading of simple sentences and connected passages. | ||
| CLAS 222 | Introductory Ancient Greek 2. | 3 |
Introductory Ancient Greek 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continued introduction to ancient Greek grammar, vocabulary, and morphology. Reading of more complex sentences and longer connected passages. | ||
| CLAS 225 | Intensive Introductory Ancient Greek. | 6 |
Intensive Introductory Ancient Greek. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A course designed for beginners with little or no background in ancient Greek. Intensive introduction to grammar, vocabulary, morphology; the reading of sentences and connected passages. Equivalent to CLAS 220 and 222. | ||
| CLAS 310 | Intermediate Latin 1. | 3 |
Intermediate Latin 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Review of Latin grammar, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary while introducing students to techniques and strategies for reading Latin poetry and prose. | ||
| CLAS 312 | Intermediate Latin 2. | 3 |
Intermediate Latin 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of Latin texts. | ||
| CLAS 315 | Intermediate Latin 2: Selections. | 3 |
Intermediate Latin 2: Selections. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of selected works in Latin. Topic varies by year. | ||
| CLAS 320 | Intermediate Ancient Greek 1. | 3 |
Intermediate Ancient Greek 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Review of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek through translation of selected ancient texts. | ||
| CLAS 322 | Intermediate Ancient Greek 2. | 3 |
Intermediate Ancient Greek 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continued mastery of the language, with emphasis on translation of ancient Greek texts. | ||
| CLAS 326 | Intermediate Ancient Greek 2: Selections. | 3 |
Intermediate Ancient Greek 2: Selections. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Translation of ancient Greek texts selected from a given topic, theme, genre, or author. Texts and authors change from year to year. | ||
| CLAS 410 | Advanced Latin: Authors. | 3 |
Advanced Latin: Authors. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Latin literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once. | ||
| CLAS 412 | Advanced Latin: Themes. | 3 |
Advanced Latin: Themes. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of a theme or problem in Roman literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Latin texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Latin. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once. | ||
| CLAS 419 | Advanced Latin: Post-Classical. | 3 |
Advanced Latin: Post-Classical. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Translation and examination of Latin text(s) from the Late Antique, Medieval or Renaissance period. | ||
| CLAS 420 | Advanced Ancient Greek: Authors. | 3 |
Advanced Ancient Greek: Authors. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Translation and discussion of selections from ancient Greek literature written by a single author or several authors closely linked by genre or historical period. Emphasis on developing reading proficiency. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once. | ||
| CLAS 422 | Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes. | 3 |
Advanced Ancient Greek: Themes. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of a theme or problem in ancient Greek literature, culture or history through the translation and discussion of ancient Greek texts. Emphasis on close reading and analysis of ancient Greek. Texts change from year to year. Course may be taken more than once. | ||
| CLAS 429 | Medieval Greek. | 3 |
Medieval Greek. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Readings by Greek authors writing during the Late Imperial through Byzantine periods | ||
NOTE: Minimum 3 credits CLAS courses at the 400-level
NOTE: Maximum 9 credits complementary courses at the 200-level
Note: a maximum total of 6 credits of non-CLAS McGill courses and/or classics courses not taken at McGill (transfer credits) may be counted toward the program.