{"id":3547,"date":"2020-06-02T15:24:53","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T19:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/?page_id=3547"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:06:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T19:06:57","slug":"registration-guide-classics-archaeology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-guide-classics-archaeology\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Guide: Classics &#038; Archaeology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Students majoring in Classics &amp; Archaeology will ordinarily, through coursework in the major, satisfy most BU Hub requirements in Philosophical, Aesthetic &amp; Historical Interpretation and the Intellectual Toolkit, as well as some requirements in Scientific and Social Inquiry. Remaining BU Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of available courses outside the major or, in some cases, co-curricular experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A typical first semester Classics &amp; Archaeology schedule looks like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Ancient Greek or Latin language course<\/strong>\u00a0<em>or<\/em> <strong>Classical history course<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Archaeology <\/strong><em>or<\/em><strong> Classical history course<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course of interest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Writing course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><em>Optional add-on:<\/em><span>\u00a0<strong>First-Year Seminar<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Please see below for more detailed suggestions on each course:<\/strong><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #1: Language Course <em>or <\/em>Classical History Course<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Language course: <\/strong>For your first class, you should begin or continue your study of the ancient Greek or Latin languages. For the Classics &amp; Archaeology major, you must complete two courses in either ancient Greek or Latin above the 100 level:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students with no previous experience learning ancient Greek should take <strong>CAS CL 161 Ancient Greek 1 <\/strong>(offered fall only).<\/li>\n<li>Students with no previous experience learning Latin should take <strong>CAS CL 111 Latin 1 <\/strong>(offered both semesters).<\/li>\n<li>Students with previous experience learning ancient Greek or Latin should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/classics\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/placement-exams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">take a placement test<\/a> to determine what level to register for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Classical History Course: <\/strong>If the appropriate language course is not offered this semester, you should instead register for a classical history course from the list below, depending on what is offered and available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAS CL 101 The World of Greece <\/strong>(offered either semester)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CL 321 Greek History <\/strong>(offered either semester)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CG 101 Greek Language, Culture, and Literature<\/strong> (offered spring only)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CL 102 The World of Rome<\/strong> (offered fall only)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CL 322 Roman History <\/strong>(offered spring only) <em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #2: Archaeology Course <em>or <\/em>Classical History Course <em>or<\/em> Course of Interest<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Archaeology Course: <\/strong>Your second course should likely be <strong>CAS AR 190<\/strong> Introduction to Archaeology (offered either semester). This is a requirement for the major and an important foundational course.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Classical History Course: <\/strong>If CAS AR 190 is not offered\/available, you should register for a classical history course from the list below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAS CL 101 The World of Greece<\/strong> (offered either semester)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CL 321 Greek History <\/strong>(offered either semester)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CG 101 Greek Language, Culture, and Literature<\/strong> (offered spring only)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CL 102 The World of Rome<\/strong> (offered fall only)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CL 322 Roman History <\/strong>(offered spring only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course of Interest: <\/strong>If AR 190 is not offered\/available this semester and you&#8217;ve already registered for a classical history course in your first option, you can take a course of interest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a course that interests you \u2013 perhaps based on subjects you\u2019ve enjoyed in the past or a new subject you\u2019re excited to try for the first time! If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, you can review our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Instructions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for tips on browsing by topic or Hub requirement.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #3: Course of Interest<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><b>Course of Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Select a course that interests you \u2013 perhaps based on subjects you\u2019ve enjoyed in the past or a new subject you\u2019re excited to try for the first time! If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, you can review our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Instructions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for tips on browsing by topic or Hub requirement.<\/span><em> <\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #4: Writing Course<\/strong><strong><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your fourth course should be a writing course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you did not apply to BU with a TOEFL\/IELTS score,<\/strong> you can take either:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 120<\/strong> First-Year Writing Seminar. Each section of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/curriculum\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WR 120 focuses on a specific topic\/theme<\/a>, so you should register for a section that pairs with your interests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CC 101<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Core Humanities 1: The Ancient World (offered Fall only): An interdisciplinary study of the origins of civilization, from Mesopotamia and the Hebrew Bible to the development of Greek civilization through Homer, Greek tragedy, and the philosophy of Plato.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>You should enroll in CAS CC 101 if you are interested in the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Core Curriculum<\/a><span>.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><em>This course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, First-Year Writing Seminar, Creativity\/Innovation.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If you applied to BU with a TOEFL\/IELTS score<\/b><span>, you should take the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/writing-program-curriculum\/placement\/placement-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Multilingual Writer Placement<\/span><\/a><span> (instructions will be sent via email) before you register for a writing course. The writing placement is a suggestion, but it will help you make an informed decision about the most appropriate level for you. Depending on what level WR course you register for, you will fulfill the following Hub requirements<\/span>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 111<\/strong> Academic Writing for ESL Students 1 &#8211; fulfills\u00a0<em>The Individual in Community\u00a0<\/em>Hub<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 112<\/strong> Academic Writing for ESL Students 2 \u2013 fulfills <em>Global Citizenship &amp; Intercultural Literacy <\/em>Hub<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 120<\/strong> First-Year Writing Seminar &#8211; fulfills <em>First-Year Writing Seminar<\/em> Hub (If you place into WR 120, you are welcome to take CC 101 Core Humanities 1 instead to fulfill your <em>FYW <\/em>Hub.) <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Optional Course #5. First-Year Seminar<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>First-Year Seminar: FY 101<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>(1 unit)<\/span><b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Optional<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/undergraduate-students\/ospl\/the-first-year-experience\/fy101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>FY101<\/span><\/a><span> is a one-unit, low stress, non-academic class that serves as a semester-long introduction to BU and college life. FY101 helps you get a head start on making connections at BU. Each section is taught by a student peer mentor and a staff instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>FY101 classes are small and are for new students only, so they provide a great way to get to know other first-years!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Your peer mentor and instructor will provide resources to create a more successful and meaningful college experience and help you get ahead in your first semester here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>FY101 includes free, optional trips around Boston.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>There are specialty sections based on major and identity (e.g., Undeclared, Natural Sciences, First Generation, etc ) so be sure to choose the one that\u2019s right for you!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0-OR-<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>First-Year Career Development Seminar: FY 102<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>(offered spring only, 1 unit)\u00a0<\/span><b>\u2013 Optional<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/undergraduate-students\/ospl\/the-first-year-experience\/fy102\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>FY102<\/span><\/a><span> will help first-year students get started on utilizing the Career Development Cycle to maximize their time at BU. During this course, students will create a plan of action towards choosing a major, creating a resume, finding an internship, and preparing for a career they will love. Seminars are offered in various fields of interest and include guest speakers from different industries. <\/span><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Interested in Pursuing the Core?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>If you are interested in the Core Curriculum, we recommend one of the following courses in place of a language course\/course of interest. (Talk to your advisor to discuss these adjustments in more detail!)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>CAS CC 111: Core Natural Science 1: Origins\u2014of the Big Bang, Earth, Life and Humanity <\/b><span>(offered fall only): The origins of the physical world, a scientific parallel to CC 101. Explores how the fields of astronomy, earth science, biology, and anthropology help us to understand our place in the cosmos from a scientific perspective. Topics include the Big Bang, evolution of the stars and earth, evolution of life, and the origins of human life and society. Assignments include computer-based and experimental laboratory work as well as team-based investigation and original research.<\/span><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span>This course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Teamwork\/Collaboration.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li>This course will fulfill the CAS Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.\u00a0<em><\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>CAS CC 212: Core Natural Science 2: Reality, Science, and the Modern World<\/b><span> (offered spring only): Studies the paradigm-shifting scientific theories of quantum theory and relativity that created a new world view and forced the 20th century into a new understanding of our relation to reality. Students parallel these theories with current debates about science, such as those concerning climate change and the phenomenon of \u201cjunk science.\u201d Considers the role of science in the modern world, how we know what we know, the roles of Heisenberg\u2019s Uncertainty Principle and chaos theory, and the nature of truth in a 21st century context.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span>This course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following Hub areas:\u00a0 Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li>This course will fulfill the CAS Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.\u00a0<em><\/em><em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested in the humanities-based Core courses, we encourage you to consider CAS CC 101 (see the &#8216;Writing Course&#8217; drop-down above).<\/p>\n<p><b>**PLEASE NOTE: <\/b><span>Students in the Core Program who are interested in majors within the natural sciences (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth &amp; Environmental Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics, etc.) and are taking at least one laboratory course this semester should NOT enroll in CAS CC 111 or 212.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Find out more about the Core Curriculum, the Hub, and registration <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/the-core-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ready to register?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Let\u2019s go \u2013 click here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For more information about your specific major requirements click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/programs\/classical-studies\/ba-in-classics-archaeology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students majoring in Classics &amp; Archaeology will ordinarily, through coursework in the major, satisfy most BU Hub requirements in Philosophical, Aesthetic &amp; Historical Interpretation and the Intellectual Toolkit, as well as some requirements in Scientific and Social Inquiry. 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