Ancient Greek, Latin and Classical Studies: Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Students aware of past civilizations thrive in their academic work and future careers. Pursue a degree with a concentration in classical studies, ancient Greek or Latin, and develop cultural literacy to better understand today's world.
Classical literature is foundational to the study of history, art history, philosophy, political science, law, religious studies, modern literature, health care professions and the sciences. Through the study and interpretation of these works, students acquire a deeper understanding of the linguistic and conceptual roots of their own cultures.
Program Highlights
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Global View
Gain the language skills to read and study the major early works of the Western canon in original languages.
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Teach Language
Add the foreign language education minor to your Latin major to gain language teaching skills.
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Modern Impact
Immerse yourself in some of the great civilizations of the past whose influence continues to be felt in the present.
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Travel Abroad
Explore abroad, regardless of your area of concentration, with the chance to participate in an archeological dig in Italy.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Multicultural Awareness
Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support
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Historical Understanding
Studying past events, analyzing their context and comprehending their significance and impact
Understand Complexity
Analyzing and synthesizing information to identify patterns and connections
Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Teacher
- Librarian
- Lawyer
- Archivist
- Editor
- Civil Servant
Workplace Settings
- Legal
- Education
- Health Care
- Nonprofit
- Business
- Archeological Settings
