Latin

Overview

The Latin major from Kent State University comprises the following concentrations:

• The Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration is designed for students already certified to teach Latin and classics in elementary and secondary schools and who wish to increase their language proficiency and effectiveness as teachers.
• The Literature concentration is designed for those who anticipate continuing their studies beyond the master's degree level, who plan to teach Latin and classics at the college or post-secondary level, and who wish to pursue scholarly research in classical studies.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration will be able to:

• Demonstrate skills in the analysis of Latin literature.
• Read Latin proficiently and demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, history and culture of Roman civilization.
• Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of second language acquisition and linguistics.

• Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and applied skills in the teaching and assessment of outcomes for second language learners.

Graduates of the Literature concentration will be able to:

• Demonstrate skills in Latin composition, Latin comprehension, the analysis of Latin literature and understanding of the Roman cultural context within which Latin literature was produced.

• Read Latin proficiently and demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, history and culture of Roman civilization.

• Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between ancient and modern cultural values, recognize historical biases and use primary source materials to better understand the culture of ancient Rome.