Explore a BA in International Letters & Cultures at ASU! Dive into Classics, ancient history, and language studies. Apply now for international student support!
The BA program in International Letters and Cultures with a concentration in Classics begins with two cores: language skills in ancient Greek or Latin (or, if the student chooses, both) and knowledge of ancient history. With that basis, students build a program to meet their needs and interests. Among the variety of topics students pursue are: ancient history, war, politics and economics literary classics such as Homer, Sophocles, Virgil and Ovid the archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean world the art and architecture of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans the mythology and religious practices of the Greeks and Romans the thought of figures such as Plato, Aristotle and Lucretius the use of the classics in today's film, books and other media In addition to the concentration in Classics, ASU also offers a Classical Civilization concentration with a similar focus but different language requirements. Students should consult their advisor and choose the concentration that best meets their needs. In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
