Texas Tech Undergraduate Classics

Carpe Diem, Quam Minimum Credula Postero

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O mihi praeteritos referat si Iuppiter annos

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Why Classics?

The study of Classics has one of the longest and most prestigious histories of any of the modern academic disciplines. In fact, the history of the Western university is intimately connected to the study of the ancient Greeks and Romans—a Major in Classics was the only major offered at most early European universities. Whether one was to become a doctor, lawyer or statesman, students studied the Classics. A firm grounding in the Classics is still an excellent foundation for many Professions. With a degree or a minor in Classics from Texas Tech, students are well prepared to study law, to teach and to enter a variety of other positions in academia, government and the private sector. Prospective employers and graduate school admission officers know and respect the breath of knowledge and critical acumen that distinguishes those with a background in the Classics. As a student of the Classics at Texas Tech, you will acquire and develop a set of critical skills unparalleled in most other disciplines. In addition, through your study of the Ancient World, you will gain unique insight into the forces of Western History and the role Classical Culture plays in that History. Below you will find specific information on how to go about studying Classics at Texas Tech.

Once you have explored this site, please contact Prof. Don Lavigne, the undergraduate advisor for Classics.

Courses in Classics at Texas Tech

Information for Majors

Information for Minors

Faculty

Current Students

Texas Tech's Classical Society

Classics Links

Courses in Classics at Texas Tech:

You can take classes at Texas Tech in Latin Language and Literature, Greek Language and Literature as well as courses in English on the culture and history of Greece and Rome. For a detailed list of courses regularly offered by the Classics program, click here.

Information for Majors:

There are three courses of study offered within the Classics major. Students may elect to focus on Latin and/or Greek language and Culture or on Classical Culture. The Latin and Greek majors require study in the ancient languages as well as the culture of Greece and Rome. The Culture Major focuses on the Art, Archeology, History and Literature of Greece and Rome, but does not require reading in the ancient languages. For detailed Information on the degree requirements for each of the three Classics Majors, click here.

For those students interested in teaching (especially Latin) in schools, you will need to earn a teacher certification in addition to completing the requirements for the Major. For information on teacher certification from the University Catalog, click here. You can also find information on certification from the Education school website by clicking here.

Information for Minors:

There are three courses of study offered within the Classics Minor. Students may elect to focus on Latin and/or Greek language and Culture or on Classical Culture. The Latin and Greek Minors require study in the ancient languages as well as the culture of Greece and Rome. The Culture Minor focuses on the Art, Archeology, History and Literature of Greece and Rome, but does not require reading in the ancient languages. For detailed Information on the degree requirements for each of the three Classics Minors, click here.

Current Students:

Please e-mail Dr. Lavigne if you would like your name and e-mail included in this list.

Majors:

Minors:

Faculty:

Dr. Peder G. Christiansen

Dr. James E. Holland

For Dr. Holland's Website, Click here.

Dr. David H. J. Larmour (Graduate Advisor, Classics MA)

For the Classics MA website, click here.

Dr. Donald E. Lavigne (Undergraduate Advisor, Classics BA)

For Dr. Lavigne's Website, Click here.

Dr. Nancy B. Reed

For Dr. Reed's Website, Click here.

Dr. Edward V. George (Emeritus)

For Dr. George's Website, Click here.

Texas Tech's Classical Society:

The Classical Society is the official organization of Texas Tech students who have an interest in the Classics. The Classical Society sponsors several events throughout the year, including movies, lectures and Classics Day. For More information, click here.

Classics Links:

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