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Why Latin?

From VENI VIDI VICI to DRACO DORMIENS NUNQUAM TITILLANDUS, Latin has kept its readers and speakers intrigued for over 2,000 years. Whether you want to read the graffiti left by Roman gladiators and soldiers, learn the language of emperors, poets, and prophets, read Caesar, Cicero, and Vergil in their original language, or even uncover the meaning behind all those Harry Potter spells, Latin is the language for you! Come study the thoughts of the greatest army and empire the world has ever known, and find out why Latin has stood the test of time.

Studying Latin will help you:

• Gain greater mastery of English grammar and syntax
• Give you an improved vocabulary through knowledge of the many Latin roots of English words
• Make you familiar with key terminology still used in the legal and medical professions today
• Learn other European languages with ease

Latin students go on to excel in a range of occupations and vocations, including medicine and law, education, publishing, politics and public policy, and religion. Business is also a place where your Latin skills can be put to use: in fact, Michael Ortner says that "studying Latin is ideal training for actually running a business!"

Contact

For more information about the Latin Program, please contact:

Academic Advisor
Carla Burrus

Latin Program Director
Dr. Caroline Bishop