How to Give Yourself a Classical Education Completely Online

With the Internet at your fingertips, you do not even have to leave your chair to receive an education. Classical studies center on ancient Greek and Roman culture, including their languages, literature and arts. With a few mouse clicks, you can learn more about how the ancient Greek and Roman cultures continue to influence Western cultural traditions. A complete classical education entails reading, writing and discussion, all activities accessible to you from your computer.

Instructions

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      Research colleges and universities that offer online degrees in classical studies through an online degree database, such as Online Degree Universities or Online Education Database.

      Academic institutions offer the most comprehensive classical education. Contact the classical studies department at a college, and find out how to apply for an undergraduate degree. Once a college notifies you of your acceptance, and you have paid the fees, register for first-year courses through the registrar's Web site.

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      Download classical texts from free literature databases, such as Project Gutenberg and Perseus Digital Library. Because classical literature is thousands of years old, it falls outside copyright law, and can be published and obtained free.

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      Purchase classical studies textbooks online from large book distributors. Buy classical textbooks cheap from online second-hand booksellers.

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      Participate in Internet chat rooms where members converse in Greek and Latin to develop vocabulary and grammar skills in these languages.

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