Latin is the most venerable language in the Western world. Many of the most influential works were written in Latin which was still the language of culture less than 200 years ago. Roman thought permeates the conception of life and what it means to be human. Some knowledge of the past is essential to the understanding of the present. A knowledge of Latin is very useful for a more thorough understanding of the English language.
Brandeis Chinese Program offers three levels of modern Chinese language instruction on a regular basis, CHIN 10a, CHIN 20b, CHIN 30a, CHIN 40b, CHIN 105a, and CHIN 105b. It also offers a course CHIN29b for Chinese heritage learners. The curriculum of Brandeis Chinese Program is language proficiency orientated. ACTFL (The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language) Proficiency Guidelines is the framework for the teaching and learning. Therefore,...
Many of the courses in the Department of Classical Studies fulfill general university requirements: USem, school distribution requirements (in three of the schools), writing intensive courses, and foreign language proficiency. Classical Studies affords students many opportunities to explore interdisciplinary connections between Greece and Rome and with many other civilizations, both ancient and modern. Besides the intense study of two ancient languages...
1A. Elementary Latin (3)
Prerequisite: G.E. Foundation A2. An introduction to the fundamentals of the Latin language, grammar, and its practical relation to Romance languages and English. Background study: Roman culture and its relevance to the modern world. G.E. Breadth C2.
1B. Elementary Latin (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation A2, LATIN 1A or permission of instructor. Second semester course in Latin; completion of the fundamentals of Latin grammar....
The courses offered by the Department of History are designed to make an essential contribution to a liberal education by providing the general student with a comprehensive and integrated knowledge of man's history; to provide the training necessary for more advanced study in history; and to provide the practical knowledge of historical and political developments which is an essential part of the preparation of those students expecting to enter the...
The Department of the Classics offers courses that cover many aspects of the Graeco-Roman world. Students may pursue a concentration in Latin. Concentrators in Latin make language literature their main focus. They thus have the opportunity to master the languages of two societies that contributed significantly to the formation of the Western tradition. Perhaps more than most subjects in the curriculum, the study of the classics is truly interdisciplinary,...
An English concentration develops students‘ ability to use language effectively and enhances their critical and analytical skills by making them aware of the social and historical context in which writing, in any of its forms, is produced. English study provides an excellent basis for professional programs in law, journalism, publishing, and business as well as for graduate study in literature, creative writing, or the theater.
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