Bachelor of Arts in Classics with Emphasis in Classical Languages

INTO Group - The University of Arizona

USA,Arizona

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48 Months

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CAD 36,600/year

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CAD 85

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USA, Arizona

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1885

Total Students: 46,900 +

Int. Students: 4,000 +

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Tucson, AZ 85721, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Classics with Emphasis in Classical Languages

Program Overview

Learn the languages of antiquity and discover how the foundation of civilization can inform solutions for problems in the modern world. The Bachelor of Arts in Classics examines the languages, literature, cultures, art, history, religion and material remains of the ancient Mediterranean world and their ongoing impact. With the Classical Languages emphasis, students acquire language proficiency in Greek or Latin and are introduced to a broad spectrum of ancient literature. Students graduate with strong skills in critical thinking and problem-solving, along with the agility to balance detailed analysis with big-picture perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

  • Cultural Synthesis; Graduates will be able to articulate the complex ways in which different aspects of (ancient and modern) culture are interconnected and interdependent.
  • Deep Thinking; Graduates will demonstrate an ability to work through complex and difficult questions, and to engage in a nuanced, thoughtful, and informed way with fragmentary or contradictory evidence, scholarly discourse, and controversial issues.
  • Foundational Knowledge; Graduates will demonstrate a broad and comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental facets of and facts about the ancient Mediterranean.
  • Language Expertise; Graduates will acquire specific skills essential to the study and interpretation of complex systems of written thought in Greek and/or Latin, as well as English.
  • Transferable Skills; Written and oral communication are essential skill sets, which transcend the boundaries of any academic discipline. Graduates will be able to express their ideas in speech and writing confidently, fluently, and accurately.