DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICAL STUDIES
MISSION STATEMENTS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
December 2008
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICAL STUDIES: DESCRIPTION AND AIMS
The ancient cultures of Greece and Rome are the foundation on which western civilization stands. The study of these ancient cultures should provide students with an historical perspective on and better understanding of the institutions, values, and intellectual frameworks of the world in which we live. Classical studies, which combines the methodological approaches of history, literary and cultural studies, archaeology, art history, law, and linguistics, represents approaches to the study of antiquity that are fundamentally interdisciplinary in character. Our students should gain an understanding not only of these various aspects of the ancient world but also of how the methodologies of these disciplines can work separately and together to widen and deepen our comprehension of human cultures in all periods.
This document contains mission statements and learning objectives for the following programs:
MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE MAJOR IN CLASSICAL STUDIES
Through the major program in Classical Studies, we aim, first, to educate students in the ancient history and culture of the Mediterranean world through the study of ancient texts in translation and ancient material culture, and, second, to foster our students’ desire and ability to analyze critically the evidence on which our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean is based.
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MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE MAJORS IN GREEK AND LATIN
The acquisition of ancient Greek and Latin provides first-hand access to the texts of the ancient Mediterranean world and the early medieval period. In addition, the study of these ancient languages provides excellent training in logical analysis and a superior understanding of how languages function to convey meaning.
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MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE MINOR IN CLASSICAL STUDIES
Through the minor program in Classical Studies, we aim, first, to introduce students to the ancient history and culture of the Mediterranean world through the study of ancient texts in translation and ancient material culture, and, second, to foster our students’ desire and ability to analyze critically the evidence on which our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean is based.
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MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE MINORS IN GREEK AND LATIN
The acquisition of ancient Greek and Latin provides first-hand access to the texts of the ancient Mediterranean world and the early medieval period. In addition, the study of these ancient languages provides excellent training in logical analysis and a superior understanding of how languages function to convey meaning.
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MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN CLASSICS
The MA in Classics serves two primary purposes: (1) to prepare students for entry into a PhD program in Classics or a related field, and (2) to prepare students for teaching Latin, Greek, and the history and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world in secondary schools.
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