Classics
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Classics is the study of the languages, literatures, and civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. These are the oldest European and American traditions of the humanities and the liberal arts. Classics literally means "works of the first class or rank," and their profound truths and disciplined forms have ensured their lasting relevance. Classics majors have at their disposal the Burnett Classics Seminar Room with its library and media resources. In addition to small language classes, close academic advising, and the fellowship of a small department with diverse interests, classics majors culminate their studies with a senior seminar.
Program Highlights
We offer three emphases for students to choose from: classical humanities, classical language, or classical languages with honors. All classics majors take two or more years of Greek or Latin. They may choose the language emphasis that allows them to study one or both languages, or they may choose the broader emphasis in classical humanities.
Sample Courses
- Reading Greek Poetry
- Comedy, Tragedy, Actors, and Audiences
- Gods, Gladiators, and Amazons
- Classics and Cinema
Career Options
Classics majors are well prepared for law school, and with supplementary coursework in business, economics, or information systems, a classics graduate can be very competitive in the business world. Classics graduates also have an advantage as editors, librarians, journalists, and technical writers. Opportunities are available in public relations, government, and other fields where general knowledge, perspective, and a facility with language serve not only the public good but one’s own success.
- Rollins College
- Revolution Theatre Collective
- Macmillan Education
- City National Bank
Transferable Skills
- Thinking critically and analytically
- Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills
- Research; information gathering and synthesis
- Persuasive and rhetorical skills
- Teaching skills
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Conveying information clearly, concisely, & tactfully
- Understanding other cultures through close reading
- Finding solutions to intricate problems
- Time management
Classics and Humanities Department
College of Arts and Letters
