Latin - M.A.

Program Overview

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The Master of Arts in Latin program at Kent State University delves into the history and culture of the Latin language, offering concentrations in Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy or Literature. Through coursework in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies, students gain a comprehensive understanding of Latin's influence on modern society. The program culminates in a thesis or final project, preparing graduates for careers as educators, curators, translators, or in various other fields where a deep understanding of language and culture is valued.

Program Outline

The program focuses on literature, linguistics, and cultural studies, providing a deep understanding of the language and its impact on the world today.

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Outline:

The program offers two concentrations: Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy and Literature.

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Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy Concentration:

• Course Requirements:
• MCLS 60622 TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE (3 credit hours)
• MCLS 60661 THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (3 credit hours)
• MCLS 60663 SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT (3 credit hours)
• MCLS 63049 SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS (3 credit hours)
• Second Language Pedagogy Electives (6 credit hours)
• Total Credit Hours: 18

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Literature Concentration:

• Course Requirements:
• LAT 66199 THESIS I (6 credit hours) or LAT 66398 RESEARCH
• Latin Language and Literature Electives (12 credit hours)
• Total Credit Hours: 18

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Major Requirements:

• Course Requirements:
• CLAS 51006 ROMAN HISTORY (3 credit hours)
• CLAS 51402 ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART (3 credit hours)
• LAT 61001 RESEARCH AND WRITING (3 credit hours)
• LAT 66211 ADVANCED PROSE COMPOSITION (3 credit hours)
• Major Electives (6 credit hours)
• Major Electives:
• CLAS 61404 ANCIENT CHRISTIANITIES
• CLAS 66398 RESEARCH
• LAT 61214 LATIN EPIGRAPHY
• Other approved 60000-level courses, including MCLS courses
• Total Credit Hours: 36

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Assessment:

• Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy Concentration:
• Students must successfully complete a final project, a portfolio, or a comprehensive examination.
• Students must also complete an exit oral interview and an exit essay examination.
• Literature Concentration:
• Students must successfully complete a thesis or final project.

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Teaching:

• Delivery:
• Fully online (Literature concentration only)
• Mostly online (Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration only - hybrid online/on-ground)
• Location:
• Kent Campus (Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration only - hybrid online/on-ground)

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Careers:

• Possible Careers:
• Curators
• Clergy
• Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
• Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
• Additional Careers:
• Attorney
• Entrepreneur
• Judicial
• Politician
• Translator

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Other:

• Students are encouraged to enroll (with departmental permission) in study-abroad programs (maximum 6 credit hours) and in specialized workshops in advanced language or pedagogy (maximum 4 credit hours).
• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.