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Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature |
George S. Tate, Chair
3010-A JKHB, PO Box 26048, (801) 378-4448
College of Humanities Advisement Center
3078 JKHB, PO Box 26101, (801) 378-4789
All degree programs in the Department of Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature are open enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching majors.
To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.
Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.
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Precollege Math (zero to one course)
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0–3.0 hours |
| First-Year Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
| Advanced Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
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Advanced Languages/Math/Music
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3–20.0 |
| Biological Science (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Physical Science (one to two courses) | 3–7.0 |
| American Heritage (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Wellness (one to three courses) | 1.5–2.0 |
| Civilization (two courses) | 6.0 |
| Arts and Letters (one course) | 3.0 |
| Natural Sciences (one course) | 3–4.0 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) | 3.0 |
Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.
Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.
| Religion | 14.0 |
| Upper-division hours | 40.0 |
| Residency | 30.0 |
| Hours needed to graduate | 120.0 |
Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.
Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.
Complete the major requirements listed under one of the following undergraduate degree programs.
| BA | Humanities |
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Emphases:
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| BA | Humanities–English Composite Teaching |
| BA | Humanities–French Composite Teaching |
| BA | Humanities–German Composite Teaching |
| BA | Humanities–History Composite Teaching |
| BA | Humanities–Japanese Composite Teaching |
| BA | Humanities–Latin Composite Teaching |
| BA | Humanities–Russian Composite Teaching |
| BA | Humanities–Spanish Composite Teaching |
| Minor | Humanities |
| BA | Classical Studies |
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Emphases:
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| BA | Latin Teaching |
| Minors |
Classical Studies
Latin Teaching |
| BA | Comparative Literature |
| MA | Comparative Literature |
| MA | Humanities |
The term humanities refers to the study of human intellectual and artistic creativity and the record of human experience as seen in the arts. It is an interdisciplinary major drawing from history, fine arts, literature, intellectual history, music, foreign languages, etc. In this major the student focuses on the arts as modes of human expression and how the arts combine to give a unique view of what it has meant to be human through the ages—and how they continue to influence us today. Besides teaching the interrelatedness of the arts, the study of humanities emphasizes the relationships between the arts and other aspects of human culture and society.
The interdisciplinary nature of the major makes it an excellent preparation for graduate work in humanistic disciplines and professional schools and also for a wide range of employment, including secondary teaching. Humanities graduates going directly into the work force commonly find professional employment in education, business, government, tourism, and civil or foreign service. Those going on to graduate school usually work toward the doctorate or attend professional programs in such disciplines as library science, law, business, public administration, and medicine.
Students may select one of eight emphases: art, English, Classical Studies, comparative literature, foreign literature, history, music, or philosophy.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Students may select one of the following composite majors: English, history, or foreign language in either French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, or Spanish.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
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101. An Introduction to the Humanities. (3:3:0) Independent Study also.
201. Arts in Western Culture 1. (3:3:0) Honors also.
202. Arts in Western Culture 2. (3:3:0) Honors also.
240. Introduction to the Humanities of Asia. (3:3:0)
242. Introduction to the Humanities of the Islamic World. (3:3:0)
261. Introduction to American Humanities 1: Colonial Era Through 1876. (3:3:0) Honors also.
262. Introduction to American Humanities 2: 1877 to the Present. (3:3:0) Honors also.
270R. European Humanities and the Arts. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Only offered on Study Abroad programs in London and Vienna.
290R. Special Studies in the Humanities. (3:0:0 ea.)
350. Interpretation of Literature and the Arts. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Engl 311 or Phil 311; Hum 201, 202; at least three of the remaining historical foundation courses (item 3 under major requirements).
399R. Academic Internship (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: 12 hours of historical foundation courses in humanities: humanities major or minor; Hum 350.
420R. Studies in Periods and Movements. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Hum 350 or concurrent registration.
425R. Area Studies in the Humanities. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Hum 350 or concurrent registration.
430R. Genres and Forms in the Humanities. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Hum 350 or concurrent registration.
440R. Themes in the Humanities. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Hum 350 or concurrent registration.
460R. Critical Theory and Methodology. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Hum 350 or concurrent registration.
490R. Seminar in the Humanities. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Hum 350 or concurrent registration.
495R. Directed Readings. (1–3:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: contract and instructor's consent.
499R. Honors Thesis. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.)
For 500- and 600-level courses, see the 1999–2000 BYU Graduate Catalog.
Classical Studies examine ancient Greek and Roman cultures—their languages, literature, history, religion, art, and philosophy.
Greek and Roman History. Classics has the responsibility for staffing and administering offerings in Greek and Roman history. Courses in these fields are offered under Classical Civilization, Classics, Greek, and Latin. Some of these courses are cross-listed with history, and several may count toward a history major. See the History section of this catalog for details.
Classical Civilization. Classical Civilization courses presuppose no knowledge of the Greek or Latin languages and are open to all students. They are especially recommended for those who want to understand the ancient traditions underlying modern culture.
Majors in Classical Studies find employment in a variety of fields, including business, education, library science, tourism, and civil and foreign service. They are also excellent candidates for graduate work in other humanities-related disciplines and professional schools (law, business, and medicine).
Emphasizes Classical Civilization, with work in either Greek or Latin.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Emphasizes Greek and Latin literature and language, with some work in Classical Civilization.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Emphasizes Greek language and literature, with some work in Greek civilization.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Emphasizes Latin language and literature, with some work in Roman civilization.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Note: One course from ClCv 246, 307, 340R, 362, or Clscs 430R may be substituted.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
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110. Introduction to Greek and Roman Literature. (3:3:0) Honors also.
121. Warfare in Ancient Greece and Rome. (3:3:0)
122. Greek and Roman Religion. (3:3:0)
201. The Classical Tradition 1: Antiquity to the Renaissance. (3:3:0) Honors also.
202. The Classical Tradition 2: Reformation to Modern. (3:3:0) Honors also.
241. Greek and Roman Mythology. (3:3:0) Honors also.
245. Golden Age of Greece. (3:3:0)
246. Golden Age of Rome. (3:3:0)
261. Greek and Roman Civilization and Literature in Film. (3:3:0)
304. (ClCv-Hist) Greek History. (3:3:0)
307. (ClCv-Hist) Roman History. (3:3:0)
310. Classical Archaeology. (3:3:0)
340R. Topics in Classical Literature and Civilization. (3:3:0 ea.)
355. (ClCv-Engl) Greek and Roman Classics and the English Tradition. (3:3:0)
361. Survey of Greek Literature. (3:3:0)
362. Survey of Latin Literature. (3:3:0)
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101. First-Year Greek (First Semester). (4:4:0)
102. First-Year Greek (Second Semester). (4:4:0)
201. Intermediate Greek. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Greek 102 or 111.
301. Classical Greek Poetry: Homer's Iliad. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 201.
302. Classical Greek Prose. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: Greek 201.
311. New Testament in Greek: Gospels. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 201.
321. Third-Year Grammar and Composition. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 302.
411R. Topics in New Testament Greek. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: Greek 311.
430. Herodotus. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 302.
431. Homer's Odyssey. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 301.
433. Thucydides. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 302.
434. Sophocles and Euripides. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 301.
435. Greek Lyric Poetry. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 301.
436. Plato. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 302.
437. Attic Orators. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 302.
490R. Topics in Greek Literature. (1–3:3:0 ea.)
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*101, *102. First-Year Modern Greek. (4:4:0 ea.)
*201. Second-Year Modern Greek. (4:4:0)
*211. Second-Year Conversation. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: GrkM 201 or equivalent experience.
230 Historical Development of Greek Language. (4:4:0)
247. Cultural and Literary History of Greece. (3:3:0)
*Credit by examination only. Enrollment in GrkM 230 is required to take language credit examination that is administered in that course for 101, 102, 201, and 211 credit. Language GE credit is fulfilled by completing in addition to these requirements GrkM 247.
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101. First-Year Latin (First Semester). (4:4:0)
102. First-Year Latin (Second Semester). (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Latin 101 or two years of high school Latin.
111. Beginning Latin Accelerated. (5:5:0) Honors also.
121. Latin for Genealogists. (3:3:0) Independent Study also.
122. Prelegal Latin. (2:2:0)
123. Premedical Latin and Greek. (2:2:0)
201. Intermediate Latin. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Latin 102, 111, or three years of high school Latin.
301. Classical Latin Poetry. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 201.
302. Classical Latin Prose. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 201.
321. Third-Year Grammar and Composition. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 302 or concurrent registration.
377. Secondary Teaching Procedures. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: ScEd 276R; Latin 321 or equivalent.
430. Livy. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 302.
431. Vergil. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 301.
432. Ovid. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 301.
433. Cicero. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 302.
434. Plautus and Terence. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 301.
435. Catullus. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 301.
436. Tragedy and Epic of the Early Empire. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 301.
437. The Latin Epistle. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 302.
438. Horace. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 301.
439. Tacitus. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 302.
440. Roman Satire. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 301.
441. Medieval Latin. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Latin 301, 302.
479. Secondary Student Teaching. (1–8:1:40) Prerequisite: ScEd 276R; Latin 321, 377.
490R. Topics in Latin Literature. (1–3:3:0 ea.)
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420. Ancient Literary Criticism. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Greek 302 or Latin 302.
430R. (Clscs-Hist) Topics in Greek and Roman History. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ClCv-Hist 304 and Greek 201 (Greek topics) or ClCv-Hist 307 and Latin 201 (Roman topics).
490R. Seminar in Classics. (3:3:0 ea.)
Comparative Literature is the study of literature in its totality. The Comparative Literature major not only acquaints students with literary study beyond the confines of any particular national tradition but also with the relationship between literature and other areas of knowledge. Combining the synthesizing skills and knowledge related to individual national literatures, the comparative literature major utilizes a wide range of linguistic and philosophical knowledge unique to an undergraduate program. Pursued as a major, the field offers students unusual latitude in developing a broad and full program in the liberal arts, as well as developing competence in reasoning, language, writing, and research—essential for later independent learning.
Comparative Literature majors are well prepared for graduate programs in languages and literature and for employment in the foreign service, library science, business, education, and tourism. In addition, comparative literature is an outstanding preprofessional major for those interested in law, public administration, management, and medicine.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
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201. Civilization: Literature 1. (3:3:0) Honors also.
202. Civilization: Literature 2. (3:3:0) Honors also. Prerequisite: CmLit 201.
310. Introduction to Literary Analysis and Comparative Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: reading knowledge of at least one foreign language.
420R. Studies in Periods and Movements. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: CmLit 310 or Hum 350 or concurrent registration.
430R. Studies in Literary Genres. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: CmLit 310 or concurrent registration.
440R. Studies in Themes and Types. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: CmLit 310 or concurrent registration.
450R. Studies in Literary Relations. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: CmLit 310 or concurrent registration.
460R. Studies in Literary Theory. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: CmLit 310 or concurrent registration.
490R. Directed Readings. (1–3:0:0 ea.)
499R. Honors Thesis. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.)
For 500- and 600-level courses, see the 1999–2000 BYU Graduate Catalog.
Bassett, Arthur R. (1972) BS, MRL, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1966; PhD, Syracuse U., 1975.
Britsch, Todd A. (1966) BA, Brigham Young U., 1962; MA, PhD, Florida State U., 1965, 1966.
Hall, John F. (1978) BA, Brigham Young U., 1975; MA, PhD, U. of Pennsylvania, 1978, 1984.
Lounsbury, Richard C. (1982) BA, U. of Calgary, Canada, 1970; MA, PhD, U. of Texas, Austin, 1972, 1979.
Marshall, Donald R. (1971) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1965; PhD, U. of Connecticut, 1971.
Peer, Larry H. (1975) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1963, 1965; PhD, U. of Maryland, College Park, 1969.
Sondrup, Steven P. (1973) BA, U. of Utah, 1968; MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1969, 1974.
Tate, George S. (1974) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1969, 1970; PhD, Cornell U., 1974.
Butler, Terrell M. (1979) BA, Brigham Young U., 1969; MA, PhD, Cornell U., 1972, 1979.
Call, Michael J. (1983) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1976; PhD, Stanford U., 1982.
Green, Jon D. (1970) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1968; PhD, Syracuse U., 1972.
Macfarlane, Roger T. (1989) BA, Brigham Young U., 1985; MA, PhD, U. of Michigan, 1987, 1991.
Shumway, Larry V. (1975) BA, Brigham Young U., 1960; MA, Seton Hall U., 1960; PhD, U. of Washington, 1974.
Benfell, V. Stanley (1993) BA, Brigham Young U., 1987; MA, PhD, New York U., 1990, 1994.
Christenson, Allen J. (1998) BS, Brigham Young U., 1980; DDS, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1984; MA, PhD, U. of Texas, Austin, 1996, 1998.
DeBloois, Nanci (1994) BA, MA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1979, 1981, 1983; PhD, U. of Iowa, 1994.
Duckwitz, Norbert H. O. (1969) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1969, 1972; AM, Harvard U., 1974; PhD, U. of Colorado, 1987.
Gardner, Jane K. (1999) BA, Brigham Young U., 1991; MA, PhD, Florida State U., 1994, 1998.
Handley, George B. (1998) BA, Stanford U., 1989; MA, PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1991, 1995.
Huntsman, Eric D. (1994) BA, Brigham Young U., 1990; MA, PhD, U. of Pennsylvania, 1992, 1997.
Parry, Joseph D. (1993) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1987; PhD, U. of Utah, 1994.
Phillips, Michael D. (1994) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1987, 1990; PhD, U. of chicago, 1998.
Peek, Cecilia M. (1996) BA, Brigham Young U., 1987; MA, U. of California, Berkeley, 1991.
Davis, Norma (1978) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1972, 1975.
Phillips, R. Douglas (1966) BA, Brigham Young U., 1962; MA, PhD, U. of Illinois, 1964, 1972.
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