Program Overview
Latin is a classical language offered as a major at Asbury. Studies include vocabulary and grammar, as well as the culture, literature, history and geography in which Latin originated. In addition, a student may also attain a teaching certificate (P-12) in Latin. Many students contemplating graduate work in linguistics or the professional schools of law, medicine or dentistry find the study of a classical language to be an advantageous undergraduate major.
Studying Latin Grades P-12 at Asbury includes learning vocabulary and grammar, as well as learning about the culture, literature, history and geography in which Latin originated. By attaining a teaching certificate (P-12) in Latin, you can become well-prepared to teach in the classroom. If you are contemplating graduate work in linguistics or thinking about law school, medical school, or dental school, you could find the study of Latin to be helpful in reaching your career goals.
Students are advised to take a foreign language in high school. New students are expected to take the college administered language placement test during Welcome Week. Students completing two years of a high school foreign language with a grade of ‘C’ generally place into 102. Students completing three years of a high school foreign language with a grade of ‘C’ generally place into 201.
As followers of Christ, God calls us to interact with the world in a manner that demonstrates our appreciation for and love of others. A study abroad experience facilitates this divinely inspired cultural exchange by creating opportunities for students to engage and interact with people around the globe. This cultural contact fosters our embrace of all God’s creation and people as well as an appreciation of various cultures and traditions.
Asbury has cooperative programs in Seville, Spain, with Trinity College; in San José, Costa Rica in a consortium sponsored by the Council on Christian Colleges and Universities; in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, at the Universidad Evangelica Boliviana; and in Franceville, France, with Chez Vous.
Of course, our students may go on programs sponsored by other colleges and universities and then have the credit hours transferred to Asbury. One strong advantage of our cooperative programs is that grants and scholarships awarded through Asbury apply to the costs of our study-abroad programs.
Students who major in a world language go on to careers in business, media, education, government service, church work, the travel industry, and in many other areas.
Candidates pursue teaching positions in both public and private P-12 schools. Additionally, many go on to further their education by pursuing an advanced degree.
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