|
(<<Back to
Majors and Minors list)
Classics
Major and Minor
Classics is the study of the language, history, literature, and art
of the ancient Greek and Roman societies which are generally accepted
as the models for our current societies. The great works of antiquity
raise important questions about human nature and society, and are thus
applicable to many modern-day issues including globalization, imperialism,
the role of democracy, gender, aesthetics, and a host of others. Students
of Classics are able to use their knowledge of the classical world by
understanding how it has led to our modern day societies, drawing comparisons,
and understanding the important lessons to be learned from the Greek
and Roman societies.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The Classics Department offers a rigorous but flexible B.A. program,
giving students strong grounding in the languages and cultures of ancient
Greece and Rome while also accommodating a variety of interests in
and approaches to the ancient world. Classes are small and students
work closely with their professors and instructors. Beyond the basic
requirement to study at least one of the two ancient languages, and
to take a range of courses in ancient history, art, archaeology, and
culture, undergraduate students may additionally have the opportunity
to enroll in graduate seminars, and are encouraged to spend a semester
or summer overseas in either Italy or Greece. The Johns Hopkins Archaeological
Collection provides an extraordinary opportunity for undergraduates
to work hands-on with ancient artifacts in a museum setting.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://www.jhu.edu/~classics/undergrad-prog.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Appropriate level of Greek or Latin
- A Classics introductory course
- Related surveys in other departments, especially in Philosophy and
Near Eastern Studies
- French, German, or Italian
- Elective S, N, Q or E course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major and Minor Checklists
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major or minor and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/ClassicsMajor.doc
Minor:http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/ClassicsMinor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Classics:
- Interpreting historical ideas in a modern context
- Evaluating translations and original texts
- Presenting and debating arguments
- Developing good articulation and persuasion skills
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Classics?
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/majors/classics.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Classics:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/sheets/classics.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/
Last modified: December 9, 2008
|
