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Greek - Minor

Greek - Minor

The Greek minor is for students who wish to gain expertise in classical Greek and ancient culture beyond the Intermediate II level. Students gain proficiency in Greek and take courses in ancient Greek culture, history and archaeology.

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Minor in Greek

Kent State University's Minor in Greek offers students the opportunity to explore the ancient Greek language and its rich literary and cultural heritage. The program focuses on developing proficiency in reading and understanding classical texts while delving into the history, philosophy, and art of ancient Greece. This minor complements various majors, enhancing students' critical thinking and analytical skills, and preparing them for careers in education, archaeology, history, and cultural studies. Graduates with this minor gain valuable insights into the foundations of Western thought, equipping them to engage with a wide array of scholarly and professional pursuits.

Program Information for Greek - Minor

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements 1
GRE 14201
ELEMENTARY CLASSICAL GREEK I
GRE 14202
ELEMENTARY CLASSICAL GREEK II
Minor Requirements
GRE 24201INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL GREEK I: READINGS 3
GRE 24202INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL GREEK II: READINGS 3
GRE 34372ADVANCED READINGS IN GREEK 3
Classics (CLAS) or Greek (GRE) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level)3
Greek Culture Elective, choose from the following:3
MCLS 30420
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURE STUDIES
Any Classics (CLAS) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Any Greek (GRE) 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 Kent State (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 Greek - 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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