Program Overview
The Classical Humanities major combines language study with elective coursework exploring the literature, civilization, and culture of Greece, Rome, and the Ancient Near East. Students develop critical thinking and communication skills through small class sizes and a wide range of courses, preparing them for diverse careers or educational pursuits. The program emphasizes language acquisition, demonstrating discipline and perseverance, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the ancient world.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Classical Humanities major combines two semesters of language study with elective coursework that explores the literature, civilization, and culture of Greece, Rome, and the Ancient Near East. Students choose from a wide-variety of courses, including everything from CLASSICS 150 Ancient Greek and Roman Monsters to CLASSICS 308 Sex and Violence in the Ancient Near East. Students will also find offerings in art, architecture, archaeology, gender studies, history, literature, philosophy, and politics. In addition to enhancing their language study, these subjects enable our majors to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the ancient world.
Teaching:
Class sizes are small, making the experience more personal and creating opportunities for meaningful learning outcomes.
Careers:
Humanities majors enable students to consider just about any type of career or educational pursuit. Our coursework builds the critical thinking and communication skills needed to succeed in careers ranging from politics and education to business and law. Think about what you learn in a classroom setting as well as what you do each day to be a successful student; the skills you develop are equally important in the workplace: critical reading, reflection, and analysis expanded world view and exposure to new ideas/ways of thinking effective teamwork to advance a common project/purpose effective time-management and self-motivation to complete projects independently demonstrated writing proficiency in short and long essay format discussion and debate strategies proper research design and methodology broader knowledge of career and graduate-study options One of the more significant skills CANES majors develop is language acquisition. Study of ancient Greek, Latin, or Biblical Hebrew sets you apart and demonstrates your willingness to explore and expand your understanding of history and culture. In addition, the study of ancient languages shows discipline and perseverance. Overall, you will have a wide variety of skills and talents to start you on the path to a rewarding career!
