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Classical studies at Centre examines the
ancient Mediterranean world, with special
focus on ancient Greece and Rome, two of
the most influential centers of Western
civilization. This includes
literature, science,
philosophy,
history, art, architecture,
religion, and
mythology. The
classical
studies major is thus quite
broad,
encompassing language, history,
and
culture in
its fullest sense.
Clearly,
classical studies students will
develop and
analyze basic knowledge about
the ancient
world, especially to gain an
appreciation of
its breadth
and diversity.
Students will learn
to think across traditional
disciplinary
boundaries, developing such
linguistic skills
as reading ancient texts in
the original and
such critical
skills as
researching,
analyzing, and synthesizing
diverse
data
from fields relevant to classical
studies.
Students will
build on their training
in
classical studies to make
connections to
other academic disciplines.
Students may take courses in
Latin
and
Greek, as well as courses (in
translation) in
the
history, mythology,
philosophy, art, and
religion of these
great cultures.
What are the benefits of the classics?
A knowledge of the classics gives you a
deeper
understanding of Western
civilization. By studying the
classics, you’ll
better understand the thought and culture
of our modern world, both as it derives from
and as it
differs from the ancient world. Our
concepts of
citizenship, warfare, religion,
the status of women, and
even humor can
be traced back to ancient Greece and
Rome. And, if you enjoy a good story, Greek
and Roman
mythology provide some great
ones.
What courses will I take in the classical
studies
major at Centre?
If you begin Latin at Centre, you’ll be reading
Roman
literature well before the end of the
first year. After first
year Latin, your classes
typically consist of small seminars
with an
emphasis on discussion. If you choose to
study
ancient Greek, you’ll be reading the
New Testament in your
first year, Homer’s
Iliad or Odyssey in your second year.
In addition to the study of ancient languages
and literature,
both in the original language
and in translation, majors take
at least one
ancient history course. Other courses
concentrate on ancient cultures and
mythology. The
classical studies major also
draws on courses offered by
the art, drama,
government, and religion programs.
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