Classical
Studies Major
What
is Classical Studies?
Classical studies is particularly concerned
with the ancient cultures of the Greeks and Romans – the
Greek and Roman languages and literatures, art and material
cultures, philosophy, history, political theory, law,
and religion. Topics that concerned the ancient Greeks
and Romans are still valuable to today’s society. These
include the nature of fate, identity and gender, the individual
and society, the nature of good and evil, the nature of
truth and reality, the responsibility of the individual,
the best form of government, definitions of justice and
law, and the meaning of heroism. A concentration in classical
studies helps prepare students who later want to pursue
studies in medicine, law, government, and other professions.
The study of classics is widely regarded as good preparation
for those fields, and is especially good preparation for
law school, since both law and classics emphasize careful
reading and analysis of text. At some universities, the
classics may include other, ancient, non-western cultures.
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Classical Studies?
Students of this major have an interest
in the classical civilizations of Rome and Greece. These
students are able to analyze ancient thoughts and cultures
and critically compare them to our times. This student
must be interested in learning the languages of the ancient
civilizations. The classics are of interest to students
seeking a strong liberal arts background, a background
that can lead to many types of jobs and graduate studies.
Many classics students will continue their studies into
graduate school.
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What
Courses Do Classical Studies Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Greek |
Latin |
Greek
Civilization |
Great
Books |
Philosophy |
Classical
Archaeology |
Origins
of Western Culture |
Greek
History |
Roman
History |
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What
Types of Positions do Classical Studies Majors Take After
College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Archaeologist |
Museum
Curator |
Teacher
of Latin and Greek |
Librarian |
Law
Professor |
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, check out some of the following
links. You might also want to check out web sites for
University or College departments offering this major.
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Classical Studies Major
