Classics


Through its courses in the Latin and Greek languages, the Classics Program seeks to develop in students a proficiency in the reading of Latin and Greek as well as a deep understanding of the ways in which the literature of the classical world has influenced that of the Western world. The language courses are driven by the philosophy that Latin and Greek are parent languages. This approach leads students to deepen their perception of the structure of their own language and, by comparison, that of another modern foreign language.

Beyond promoting linguistic competency, the Program offers a series of courses in the classical humanities. These are designed to foster the development of cultural competency in students of any major. Courses in Greek and Roman mythology, art and archaeology, and literature in translation place students in immediate contact with the rich sources of the classical tradition which have shaped much of the thinking of the Western world. The Program also offers a three-week accredited overseas archaeology course in Italy.

While providing courses which complement such majors as English, Elementary Education, Fine and Performing Arts, History, Modern Languages, Psychology, and Theology, the Program also seeks to address the national need for competent Latin teachers. Those students who intend to teach Latin complete thirty credits in Classics beyond the elementary level and at least fifteen credits in Education (plus Student teaching), while fulfilling the requirements of their declared major. Upon graduation such students will be certified to teach Latin in both secondary and elementary school.

[Excerpted from 1994-1995 SJU Undergraduate Catalog]

Faculty

For more information contact:

Mrs. Roseanne Brady, Secretary
Office: 318 BE
Phone: (610) 660-1848
FAX: (610) 660-2160

Last Revision: November 14, 1997
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