"So yes, the lessons of the ancient world are applicable to a broad range of subjects, but the art is also valuable in and of itself." True, but I did mention

"So yes, the lessons of the ancient world are applicable to a broad range of subjects, but the art is also valuable in and of itself." True, but I did mention studying these works through Literature courses, would this not be a suitable way to approach The Iliad and The Odyssey? I guess I'd rather have a greater amount of flexibility in the education system for bringing together both old and new ideas. Whilst there's certainly plenty of material worthy of study from the activity of the ancient Greeks, what about other periods of time? If we have a separate course on the classics, should we have a course on the Renaissance as well (for example)?