How do we negotiate our sense of what it means to be human and what our place in the world is? How can we create the best relationships with our family, our friends, our social and political community?
What is most important and most meaningful in life? Through the in-depth study of Classics, you learn that near and far, familiar and foreign, are just a matter of perspective. Why study Classics? The bottom line is that there are many good reasons to consider doing it and, if you already know you enjoy it, few good reasons not to keep doing it.
A Classics major, like most majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, is not really designed to provide career training. The answer to this question thus depends on what you mean by it.
Majors in the Classical Archaeology track can also apply their training to a career in museum work, object conservation, and historic preservations, although again in many cases further certification may be needed. What may seem like a limitation is in fact an advantage, since by giving you a strong skill set without channeling you into any fixed career track a degree in Classics allows you to move in many different directions.
The combination of interdisciplinary training, an emphasis on rigorous analysis, excellent communication skills, and a broad perspective on the complexities of human experience makes Classics students competitive in many different fields. Strategizing and positioning yourself are key; see this article in Psychology Today for further advice and resources. For more general advice and resources here at Carolina, see the website of University Career Services.
The following are just a few specific examples of possible career areas:. Michael Ortner, who established the software website Capterra, argues that studying Latin provides better training for running a business than studying business; see his article on Capterra.
Bottom line: if you major in Classics, you'll be a better reader overall. From Medieval times to the Renaissance to England to the American Revolution and beyond, history since the Greeks and Romans has continued to be shaped by them. The way countries have behaved, individual thinkers and artists, and the way society is set up have all taken something from the ancient world.
Classicists scholars of Classics also have much more insight into the modern world. Read only Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War and you'll be surprised how clearly you suddenly see modern politics. Even the third group of European languages, Germanic Northern European languages, although they developed more independently of Greek and Latin, are easier to understand once you understand language structure from learning the ancient ones and because the Germans really like the Classics.
Plus, after learning a difficult language like Ancient Greek and getting used to its different alphabet, languages like Arabic and Chinese might be easier to get used to, too. As with literature, ancient drama comprising tragedy and comedy set the stage no pun intended for the basic plot structure that even modern sitcoms follow.
Study ancient plays and you'll probably be able to predict where a movie is going before anyone else and better appreciate the things you watch and see. Classical studies will make many of the movies and TV shows that come out more fun and satisfying. You will appreciate the real story behind TV shows like Spartacus and movies like If you're serious about it, you might have some frustrations with historical inaccuracy in these media, but that also means you can impress people with knowledge they didn't expect you to have.
My Latin class was surprised when I showed them Disney's Hercules in order to tell them about the ways actual Greek mythology differs. Rise above mainstream culture! Whether you are a student uncertain about what your major will be or a current Classics major who is wondering if you are studying something that matters, do realize that your entire world will make more sense if you spend your college days with the ancient Greeks and Romans.
By Erik Mortensen. What you actually study in Classics 1. What the name means. It's an old and legitimate job. Classics provided me with the perfect platform, and more importantly gave me four wonderful years steeped in the fascinating classical world. Menai is a project manager for Kent County Council. I then worked for a charity and finally moved to local government. The training in logical thinking and a questioning approach I developed while studying for my degree have been invaluable.
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Students will also receive teaching in a variety of other ways, depending on the course. This will include lectures and classes, and may include laboratory work and fieldwork. However, tutorials offer a level of personalised attention from academic experts unavailable at most universities.
During tutorials normally lasting an hour , college subject tutors will give you and one or two tutorial partners feedback on prepared work and cover a topic in depth. The other student s in your college tutorials will be from your year group, doing the same course as you and will normally be at your college. Tutorials also allow for close progress monitoring so tutors can quickly provide additional support if necessary.
Read more about tutorials and an Oxford education. More about Oxford colleges and how you choose. Our next Open Days will be taking place on 29 and 30 June, and 16 September Interested in studying Classics? You might also like to consider our other Classics or Ancient History courses. Want to find out more about the ancient world? There are also many social media sites which you can have a look at such as Classics Confidential and Classics Outreach.
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