Classical and Modern Cultures
Why Study Classical and Modern Cultures at U of G?
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 how 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.
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.
To see all courses offered in the Classical and Modern Cultures program, visit our Academic Calendar (coming soon).
Careers in Classical and Modern Cultures
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 just some of the careers our graduates have successfully pursued:
- Public Relations Specialist
- Embassy Officer
- Museum Curator
- Foreign Service Officer
- Human Resources
Hear From A Current Student And Alumni
The Classical Studies program at the University of Guelph fosters an amazing and open community of individuals. No matter what part of Classics you are studying the staff and students support you and your ideas in any way they can. There is no judgment of ability and talent only the effort you put in and the kindness you foster.
This program is filled with energy and inspiration from the course work, the faculty, the students, and the exciting opportunities available. I would offer an honorable mention to CLAS*4000 (Novel and Romance in Antiquity). This course changed the way that I saw how Classical literature applied to society today. This passion allowed me to represent the University of Guelph at Ontario University Fair, be heavily involved in the Guelph Classics Society, attend and help with the yearly Symposium, work with faculty on many projects, and more.
Discover More Options
Students considering Classical and Modern Cultures may also be interested in History, Philosophy, Culture and Technology Studies, or other programs.
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