Bachelor Arts in Classical Studies

Rice University

Program Learning Outcomes for the BA Degree with a Major in Classical Studies Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Classical Studies, students will be able to: Identify and research texts, artifacts, institutions, personalities, places, and events that are integral to ancient Greek and Roman culture and contextualize them culturally and historically. Analyze and critically evaluate the significance of the aforementioned texts, artifacts, institutions, personalities, places, and events. Communicate both orally and in writing the historical significance of ancient Greek and Roman culture and their continuing influence on the modern world. Relate classical civilization to the modern world, and appreciate the profound influence classical civilization has had and continues to have on global culture.

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