Associate of Arts Modern Classics

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts Modern Classics program provides a foundation in arts, literature, and history, fostering critical thinking, communication, and creativity. It prepares students for further study in the humanities or social sciences, or for careers in arts management, publishing, entertainment, and museum curation. The program offers a unique focus on experiential learning and a strong emphasis on critical thinking.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

A modern classics education will connect you with a dynamic world of art, literature, and history. This program is ideal for creative people who want to explore art and ideas while earning credits towards a university degree.

• Objectives:
• To provide students with a foundation in the arts, literature, and history.
• To develop students' critical thinking, communication, and creativity skills.
• To prepare students for further study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
• Program Description:
• The Associate of Arts Modern Classics program is a two-year, full-time or part-time program that provides students with a foundation in the arts, literature, and history.
The program is designed to develop students' critical thinking, communication, and creativity skills. Students will take courses in English literature, art history, philosophy, and social sciences.

Outline:

• Program Content:
• The program consists of the following required courses:
• Intro to Socio-Cultural Anthro
• Composition & Style
• Art History I
• World Hist Early 20th Century
• Moral Philosophy
• Art History II
• World History Mid 20th Century
• Theory of Knowledge
• English Literature 1350-1744
• English Literature 1744-1900
• Students will also choose one of the following courses:
• Theory of Knowledge
• English Literature 1350-1744
• English Literature 1744-1900
• Additionally, students must take one of the following courses:
• Introduction to Fiction
• Introduction to Poetry
• Intro to Lit.
& Composition
• Film Studies
• Aboriginal Literature
• Finally, students must take one of the following courses:
• Medical Anthropology
• Anth Perspec Popular Culture
• Anth Cross Cult Conf Soc Just
• As well as:
• One UT-level MATH elective
• One 100- or 200-level Science elective
• Two 200-level HIST electives
• One 200-level PHIL elective
• One 100-level Social Science elective
• Course Schedule:
• The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
• Full-time students typically take four courses per semester.
• Part-time students typically take two courses per semester.
• Modules:

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Exams
• Essays
• Presentations
• Projects
• Portfolios
• Assessment Criteria:
• The program uses a variety of assessment criteria, including:
• Content knowledge
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Creativity

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Workshops
• Field trips
• Online learning
• Faculty:
• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.
• Faculty members are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program offers a number of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• A focus on experiential learning
• A strong emphasis on critical thinking
• A commitment to providing students with a well-rounded education

Careers:

• Career Paths:
• The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
• Graduates of the program have gone on to work in fields such as:
• Arts management
• Publishing
• Entertainment
• Creative and cultural industries
• Museum and gallery curation
• Arts education
• Opportunities:
• The program provides students with a number of opportunities to gain experience in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
• Students can participate in internships, volunteer opportunities, and research projects.
• The program also offers a number of scholarships and awards to support students in their studies.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates of the program have a high success rate in transferring to four-year universities.
• Graduates of the program are also well-prepared for careers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.