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Ancient Languages and Cultures

Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

Regelstudienzeit	6 semesters
Beginn	Winter semester
Zugangsbeschränkung	Ja
Unterrichtssprache	German
Credit Points / Leistungspunkte	Subject A: 78 CP + Subject B: 78 CP + integrated Degree: 12 LP + Bachelor’s Thesis: 12 CP = 180 CP

Course description

What would I study on the Ancient Languages and Cultures degree and how would I study it? Hasn’t everything already been said and written about the antiquity and middle ages? Does a degree in these subjects have any relevance in the modern world?

In a single-subject or dual subject Ancient Languages and Cultures degree, you will study the language, literature, material legacies and culture of the antiquity and/or Middle Ages. Students can specialise in different areas and supplement their learning based on their own interests. Students are also given the opportunity to work with artefacts from the ancient or medieval world (e.g. papyrus or manuscripts) and to participate in field trips. New discoveries and a constant stream of new questions for modern society and culture mean that the study of the antiquity and Middle Ages is always relevant.

The course provides students with knowledge of the culture and history of Greek/Roman antiquity, as well as the methods, theories and resources used to carry out historical work.

Requirements

When selecting the field of study Latin Philology/Medieval Latin Philology: Language proficiency comparable to the Latin certificate (Latinum) is required. Before the start of the programme, the department also offers a Latin preparatory course with a subsequent entrance test to prepare you optimally for the demands of the Latin degree programme. You can find more information here.

Language proficiency and other requirements

Students must demonstrate their proficiency in English at level B2 (CEFR) for some degree courses. Depending on the chosen course, students must demonstrate their proficiency in another modern European language at level A2 (CEFR) or knowledge of Latin or Greek. The language requirements for the chosen course can be found in the subject-specific regulations. Students must demonstrate their language proficiency when they register for their bachelor's thesis.

Structure

Ancient History

The course provides students with knowledge of the culture and history of Greek/Roman antiquity, as well as the methods, theories and resources used to carry out historical work.

Egyptology

Egyptology covers the culture and society of ancient Egypt and Sudan from the late prehistoric period through to Roman times. It combines the study of philology, archaeology and art history.

Greek Philology/Byzantine Studies

Greek Philosophy deals with the Greek language and literature of the antiquity. Byzantine Studies builds on this knowledge and covers the history, culture, language and literature of the medieval Byzantine Empire.

Historical and Comparative Linguistics

The Historical and Comparative Linguistics focuses on the structure and development of Greek and Latin, starting with their Indo-Germanic roots through to the historically documented individual languages and their history.

Jewish Studies (will no longer be offered from winter semester 2024/25!)

The Jewish Studies covers Judaism in all its manifestations with a focus on the cultural and historical contexts. The starting point is an analysis of sources from a philological and cultural sciences perspective.

Latin Philology/Medieval Latin Philology

Latin Philology deals with the Latin language and literature of the antiquity. This is closely linked to the study of Medieval Latin Philology with its focus on the language and literature of medieval Latin.

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