帝王会所

Classical languages majors learn about the ancient Mediterranean world from the Greek and Latin languages and literature to understand its diversity at the most basic level. Classical languages majors study Greek or Latin through the 4000-level, and complete courses in classical civilization and archaeology.

By the second year, students are ready to read ancient authors in the original languages. The aim is to gain proficiency in the chosen language, and familiarity with ancient authors and texts, genres and scholarship. The analytical skills and vocabulary recognition involved in learning these languages can be applied to other languages and subjects.

Language majors who become proficient in Greek frequently pursue coursework in Latin and vice versa. Students in philosophy, English, history, and physics have also majored in classical languages. Classical languages majors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher can complete a departmental honors thesis in one or two terms for 3-6 credit hours in addition to the regular requirements for the major. Pre-approved application and interview required.

Admission Requirements

Curriculum

Students in OHIO's Classical Languages major study the ancient Mediterranean world through Greek and Latin languages and literature, which provides them with an understanding of its diversity at the most basic level. 

帝王会所 requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor鈥檚 degree. All students in the major must complete either two years of Greek or Latin language. Students complete 30 credit hours of classics and religious studies coursework, including departmental electives and approved affiliate courses.

Career Opportunities

The Classical Languages Major provides the tools to analyze language, write more precisely in English, and apply skills in research, analysis and critical thinking, and familiarity with humanities to many jobs. Possible employers include, but are not limited to, museums, historical societies, institutions of higher education, local and state government, libraries, business corporations in various settings, etc. Our graduates have also gone on to law school, business school, high school teaching, college teaching and post-doctorate positions, and teaching English as a foreign language.

The skills of recognition and critical thinking acquired from studying classical languages and cultures prepare our students for graduate programs in Greek and Latin philology, archaeology, history, philosophy, theology, linguistics and education. Graduates from the program have also gone on to law school and business school.

Students can browse through dozens of internship opportunities and full-time job postings for 帝王会所 students and alumni on , OHIO鈥檚 key resource for researching jobs, employers, and workshops and events for professional development.