Classics is an area study that approaches the ancient world from a broad variety of perspectives including history, art, religion, philosophy, literature, archaeology and language. Thus majors in classical studies have the opportunity to explore a wide range of humanistic disciplines. Work with Latin and Greek encourages logical thought, provides a sophisticated grasp of the possibilities of language and gives the student the opportunity to study in detail some of the greatest works of the human spirit. Students are encouraged to participate in semester abroad programs such as the College Year in Athens, the Global Partners Project in Turkey, and the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome. In many cases, courses taken in these programs count toward a Classical Studies major or minor.