LAC 28:CVII.1301. Focus

A. The Communities Strand focuses on the application of the knowledge of Latin or Greek to wider linguistic and cultural communities. Knowledge of Latin or Greek enables students to develop a full understanding and appreciation of classical influences in today's world as they encounter other cultures. Understanding Greco-Roman culture provides students with a basis for interpreting events of the modern world. The tools of technology and telecommunication provide links to the resources of the worldwide classical community. Students also form links between classical languages and certain professional fields through their specialized terminology.