西安大略大学

Classical Studies at Western is broadly based on the study of the language, literature, history, culture and archaeology of the Greek and Roman world. An innately interdisciplinary program, Classics combines the main fields of Greek and Latin literature, history and archaeology with other subjects such as religion, mythology, political theory, and law, philosophy, sports, music, sexuality and gender issues. Classical Studies is not just an exploration of ancient civilizations in the Mediterranean, but how Greece and Rome fundamentally shaped our own world and the way we think today.

Considering the growing trend of students choosing university degrees which will lead to direct employment, why enroll in a liberal arts program such as Classical Studies? Classical Studies helps to develop excellent skills in communication and problem solving, and have given a distinct advantage to our graduates who have gone on to careers in a wide range of career sectors. Students planning to continue in professional fields such as law and medicine find that Classical Studies establishes a solid background for professional study and sets them apart from others with good records but less diverse and ambitious programs.

The interdisciplinary nature of Classical Studies makes it an ideal combination for a double major with other fields in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and other Faculties, such as Biology, English, Film Studies, History, Media and Information Studies, Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Arts and more. The Modules the Classical Studies modular degree structure affords the opportunity to combine various subjects from different Departments and Faculties. A module is a structured set of courses specified by a Department, Faculty, or Affiliated College to fulfill the requirements of an Honors Specialization, Specialization, Major or Minor, to be entered after first year. The accompanying chat (over) shows how modules can be combined in three different types of degrees offered: Honors Bachelor, Bachelor (Four Year) or Bachelor (Three Year). There are four possible modules of study that may be entered after First Year:

Honours Specialization (9.0 or more specified courses)

Specialization (9.0 or more specified courses)

Major (6.0 or more specified courses)

Minor (4.0 or more specified courses