Classical Languages and Literature - Agnes Scott College

Classical Languages and Literature from Agnes Scott College is a Campus Bachelor Classical Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Interpretation of the past through literature, language, history, art and archeology is at the heart of the classics . Students of the classics gain a unique liberal arts background through the study of Greek and Roman antiquity. By reconstructing the values and histories of those ancient societies and examining their philosophical thought, students come to understand many of the traditions and institutions of our culture. The classics department offers a choice of majors and a minor. In classical languages and literatures, a student specializes in ancient languages and literatures. The classical civilization major combines the study of Greek and/or Latin with courses in classical civilization. A minor is offered in classical civilization. What will I study? Students take a wide variety of courses in Greek and Latin, as well as classical civilization courses in English. Courses in Greek cover such important writers as Plato, Homer, Herodotus and Hesiod. Students also study Greek comedy and civilization. Latin courses focus on Cicero, Vergil, Caesar, Sallust and Livy, among others. Courses are also offered in the history of Roman civilization as well as comedy and satire. Classical civilization courses in English include courses in Roman and Greek history, art and culture. Upper-level courses in English cover mythological patterns and themes along with advanced social and political history. View more details on Agnes Scott College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Classical Studies courses.