Bachelor [Classical Languages] From Saint Mary's College of California

Those of you planning to enter graduate studies in Classics, philosophy, art history, theology, archaeology, etc., should consider the language requirements in those programs: often you need to have at least one ancient language under your belt. The more preparation you receive in college, the less time and money you will need to gear up for graduate school later.

Whether you major in Classics or not, the linguistic approaches and strategies you will develop with us are highly transferable, no matter what your future plans may be. We also make sure you get a lot of personalized attention, too, since each student learns in his/her unique way. Your potential is just beginning to unfold; let us help it flourish.

Your ultimate goal is fluency in the language you study. Fluency involves familiarity with the non-linguistic aspects of the text as well ? for instance, it will be impossible to read the daily news unless you know the names and background of the people mentioned, or abbreviations like CNN, NFL, etc. With us, you will become familiar with the non-linguistic context of Greek and Latin texts. Your everyday vocabulary will expand. You will acquire strategies to deal quickly and efficiently with tricky English sentences like ?Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.? You will begin to appreciate the complex logical computations embedded in everyday speech and use them well to your advantage.