Program Overview
Marshall University's Bachelor of Arts in Latin provides a comprehensive liberal arts foundation, enhancing English grammar, facilitating language acquisition, and developing critical thinking skills. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in communication, public speaking, cultural diversity, foreign language translation, and research. The program offers unique study abroad opportunities and encourages interdisciplinary exploration, making it a valuable choice for students seeking a well-rounded education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Marshall University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Latin
provides a comprehensive foundation in the liberal arts, equipping students with the ability to read and understand some of the world's greatest works of literature, history, and philosophy. Studying Latin also offers several benefits:
- Enhanced English grammar skills: Latin's strong grammatical structure strengthens understanding of English grammar and sentence construction.
- Foundation for learning other languages: Latin's roots in Romance languages like Spanish, French, and Italian facilitate easier acquisition of these languages.
- Critical thinking development: Studying Latin sharpens critical thinking skills through improved observation, analysis, logical reasoning, memory, and adaptability, applicable to various academic and professional settings.
Careers:
Marshall Latin majors develop valuable skills that prepare them for diverse career paths:
- Oral and written communication: Strong communication skills are essential in various fields, including writing, public relations, and education.
- Public speaking: Latin studies enhance public speaking confidence and ability, beneficial in presentations and leadership roles.
- Cultural diversity knowledge: Studying Latin fosters an understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives, a valuable asset in a globalized world.
- Foreign language and translation skills: Proficiency in Latin opens doors to translation and interpretation opportunities.
- Critical thinking and research skills: honed through Latin studies are crucial for success in research-oriented fields and problem-solving environments.
Other:
- Unique program: Marshall University is the only four-year institution in West Virginia offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Latin.
- Interdisciplinary environment: The program encourages exploration of related fields like art, archaeology, architecture, engineering, Greek, history, philosophy, and sociology.
- Study abroad opportunities: Students can participate in summer, semester, or year-long study abroad programs, including archaeological excavations, providing them with invaluable cultural immersion and global learning experiences.
