Latin Minor
Curriculum
What You'll Study
Studying Latin will help deepen your understanding of many other languages. It provides insight into the source of language as we use it today. Much of current language and institution is based upon the models of classical culture and language. Latin also provides the root words for the modern sciences, law, government, politics, and theology.
Having a knowledge of Latin prepares you for fields including law, political science, medicine, history of science, anthropology, literary studies, history, linguistics, communications, and education.
At Virginia Tech, you will study the Latin language, composition, literature, and culture. Courses include Readings in Latin Literature, Latin Epic: Vergil and Ovid, and Late and Medieval Latin.
18 hrs
Total Credit Hours
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
We encourage you to study with us on our summer abroad trips to Riva and Rome and month-long trips to Greece in alternating years. Contact any of the Classical Studies faculty for help finding an exciting program of study.
There are many opportunities to submit papers to conferences and publish research in peer-reviewed journals like Philologia. You are encouraged to participate in independent study or undergraduate research with a faculty advisor.
Classical Studies also edits and produces the on-line journal, Electronic Antiquity.
Contact Us
If you have questions about pursuing a Latin minor, please contact:
Dr. Andrew Becker
335 Major Williams
andrew.becker@vt.edu