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Major: Classical Studies

Description of Major:

Its primary mission is the teaching of the languages, literature, history, and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome. But its disciplinary range touches virtually all major aspects of early civilization in the Mediterranean's sphere of influence, from the ancient Near East to North Africa, Spain, Gaul, and even Britain. Little happened in these places that do not have some important impact on our world today; understanding those historical conditions and their implications for us is the mission of Classical Studies. Classics majors learn transferable skills: abstract thinking, deep knowledge of the elements of language, grammar, and syntax, writing and reading skills, vocabulary building, experience with the foundational texts of the Western literary tradition that have influenced most all of subsequent literary and philosophical thought.

( http://www.missouri.edu/~classwww/)

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Related Links:

Excellence in Classical Education:
http://www.boydwick.com/

Internet resources for classical studies
http://www.indiana.edu/~kglowack/internet.html

Classical Studies Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/classics-faq/

Academic Info on Classical Studies
http://www.academicinfo.net/classics.html