Classical Languages - Miami University - Oxford

Classical Languages from Miami University - Oxford is a Campus Bachelor Classical Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. What is Classical Languages? The languages of the ancient world have much to teach us about our own lives. Modern customs, philosophy, art, literature, and language all hold roots in ancient Greece and Rome. By studying classical Greek and Latin, you will be able to read literature of lasting influence in its original form, and relate it to today's world. You will also be introduced to a variety of related areas such as archaeology, history, mythology, philosophy, and religion. What are the features of Miami's program? Communicate internationally You can view important events from around the world on SCOLA (Satellite Communications for Learning), the international news programming network which is part of Miami's academic cable television system. You also have access to international email networks and bulletin boards through Netscape. Expand your career options The foreign language majors at Miami are designed to allow you to complete a second major within four years. This broadens your education as well as your career possibilities. Top-notch facilities Miami's language lab has an impressive variety of technical aids for your independent study. In the individual station area, each of the 40 booths has a monitor, VCR, and cassette player so you can work on your oral comprehension and pronunciation, watch a foreign language film, or view a news broadcast from a foreign television station via SCOLA. Lab managers can assist you by taping broadcasts, translating tapes from other formats into ones usable in the lab, and guiding your use of the language word processing programs. Small class size The Classical Languages major feature classes that are small and highly individualized. No more than 20 students are in introductory classes, and upper-level classes have fewer than 10 students. For all majors, knowledge of at least one other foreign language is recommended. View more details on Miami University - Oxford, OH . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Classical Studies courses.