“For what are the classics but the noblest thoughts of man? They are the only oracles which are not decayed, and there are such answers to the most modern inquiry in them as Delphi and Dodona never gave. We might as well omit to study Nature because she is old.”
--- Henry David Thoreau, (1817–1862)
Classics, the study of the language, history, culture, and archaeology of the ancient Greeks and Romans, is the root of modern academic programs in the humanities. The Classics program at ASU offers a large and growing Latin language program which appeals to a diverse audience: our lower level Latin courses are designed for a more general student body wishing to take Latin to fulfill language requirements at ASU or supplement another course of study such as medicine, science, or law. Majors and other continuing Latin students have the opportunity to take upper level translation courses designed to acquaint them with the most important Roman authors and prepare them for graduate school. Our ancient Greek program offers small class sizes and a rigorous and vibrant environment for the serious student classicist. Classics faculty offer an expanding number of courses in the history, mythology and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, based upon their teaching and research interests. In addition, our major and certificate programs are truly interdisciplinary, encouraging students to explore offerings in other departments which feature the art history, archaeology, history, and religion of the classical world. Finally, our program features a truly outstanding student organization, Solis Diaboli, an energetic group of majors and certificate students who create a real sense of classics community on campus.
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About the Program
FACULTY OF CLASSICS AND MIDDLE EASTERN LETTERS AND CULTURES
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