Why Study Latin?
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CAREER POSSIBILITIES...
Computer Science:
Latin gives you a great understanding of ANY language and computer programming uses its own set of languages whose rules are a lot easier to understand with a Latin background.
Law:
Much of our legal system has its roots in ancient Rome. Phrases such as in loco parentis, de facto, non compos mentis are present in our courts.
Medicine:
Did you know that the language of Medicine for over a thousand years was Latin?
Pharmacy:
A pharmacist deals with Latin terms such as Rx, hora somni, oculus dexter, on a daily basis.
Journalism:
The ability to communicate with an extensive vocabulary and a firm command of grammar is essential for success in the field of journalism.
Archaeology:
For those who would like to work in the fascinating field of archaeology and specialize in Greece or Rome, a reading knowledge of Latin is a must!
Linguistics:
Linguistics is the study of how language works. Since Latin has influenced so many other languages, its importance is clear for this field as well.
Ancient History:
If you are serious about history you will want to use primary sources (i.e. those written in Latin).
Art, Literature, Drama:
In literature, music, painting, sculpture and drama there are countless references to the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome. The student equipped with the study of Latin will most likely understand these historical and mythological illusions.
Teaching:
There is almost always a shortage of certified Latin teachers!
I. Improve your Vocabulary
52% of the words in the English dictionary come from Latin AND 92% of multi-syllabic English words are derived from Latin!
II. Learning Latin means learning ROMANce languages at the same time!
Up to 80% of words in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian come from Latin.
III. Travel through time!
Be a part of the most important moments of Roman history. Help Hercules fight a sea monster, shop at the Pompeian forum and advise Romulus and Remus on which hill Rome should be built!
IV. Learn about your own history.
Understand today's world by studying yesterday's. So much of our society today can be traced to that of the ancient Romans such as government, laws and architecture.
V. Learn more about your own language.
Through studying Latin, you will learn how languages work.
VI. Harry Potter, Hermoine Granger, Percy Jackson and Annabeth all know Latin!
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