Classical and Modern Cultures
Why Classical and Modern Cultures?
Culture is about what a group of people believe, their traditions, and what they value. This includes things like art, music, politics, history, language, religion, and stories. With how increasingly connected the world has become, there is a need to find new and exciting ways to make it more inclusive.
In Classical and Modern Cultures, you will explore how culture has changed over time, from ancient times to now. This will help you understand the problems we face today and how we can solve them in the future.
You will specialize in one of three areas, where you can focus on courses centered around:
- Classical Studies: Dive into ancient cultures, languages, literature, history, and art to see how they shaped today's world. This includes democracy, philosophy, entertainment, and symbols in modern marketing.
- Global European Studies: Explore European culture, history, art, and society from a global perspective. Learn about myths, migrations, and cultural interactions shaped Europe, and discover strategies to address unfair treatment.
- Languages and Linguistics: Understand how languages work and connect, enhancing your communication skills and cultural awareness. This area is useful for careers such as speech therapy or translation.
To see all courses offered in this degree, visit our Academic Calendar.
Understand People and Cultures Better
Learn about human behaviour and how societies work, which helps in jobs that involve understanding people’s needs and making decisions that affect communities.
Explore Diverse Cultural Topics
Study unexpected parts of culture like video games, disabilities, films, illness, animals, graphic novels, and memory. You get to study what interests you!
Prepare for Global Careers
Prepare for local or international jobs that need creativity and flexibility. You will gain skills that help you make a difference in the world and charter your own career path.
Careers
Graduates of Classical and Modern Cultures master the ability to handle complex cultural issues and connect with people from all backgrounds. The ability to explain complex ideas will help you succeed in a wide range of professional settings. Graduates may go on to master's programs such as Integrated Humanities, History, Philosophy, and more.
Here are some sample careers for graduates of the Classical and Modern Cultures program:
- Public Relations Specialist
- Embassy Officer
- Museum Curator
- Foreign Service Officer
- Human Resources
- And many more
Discover More Options
Students considering the Classical and Modern Cultures program may also be interested in studying History, Philosophy, Culture and Technology Studies, or other programs.
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