UG <p>The minor in ancient Mediterranean art and archaeology is for students with diverse interests in the material culture of the ancient world. Course work combines the study of archaeology, literature, art, history, philosophy, myth, and religion. The scope of the minor is not limited to Greece and Rome, but touches on all the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean and the heirs of late antiquity such as Byzantium and early Islam.</p> <p>The program represents foundation work crucial to graduate study in traditional departments of classical, near Eastern, or Mediterranean art and archaeology. Through this minor, students are given credit for acquiring practical linguistic skills and archaeological field experience as well as scholarly background. Students should consult with the coordinator in designing a program. At least 3 credits must be taken in art history (ARTH), and at least 9 credits must be taken outside of art history (ARTH).</p> 1903-12-30 2009 <p>Lawrence Butler<br /> Robinson Hall B 340, MSN 3G1<br /> Fairfax, VA 22030<br /> 703.993.3770<br /> <a href="mailto:lbutler@gmu.edu">lbutler@gmu.edu</a></p> 2007-11-07T17:34:43Z true Minor 150 Humanities & Social Sciences LA Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology LA 1903-12-30 1903-12-30 Minor 8 LA-MINOR-LA-ARTM Undergraduate <p>Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits distributed as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Preparatory work: GREE 150 and GREE 160; or at least one course (3 credits) of Greek, Latin, or a modern research language in addition to the basic two-year introductory language sequence; or one course (3 credits) in ancient literature chosen from ARTH 102; CLAS 250, CLAS 260; RELI 211</li> <li>6 to 9 credits of electives from ANTH 324; ARTH 319, 320, 321, 322, 324, 333, 399 (with approval of the coordinator); CLAS 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 390; HIST 301, 302, 480; PHIL 301; RELI 351, 352, 381; other courses pertaining to the region and period, with approval of the coordinator</li> <li>3 credits of seminar: ARTH 420 or 430 (if topic is appropriate)</li> <li>3 to 6 credits of practicum: a museum course (ARTH 394/594); ANTH 322, 325, 420, 430; or archaeological field work done for credit or an appropriate ARTH 393 internship (with prior, written approval of the coordinator)</li> </ul> 2009-09-26T17:05:08Z