Study Classical Philology (Sub-discipline LLC, Bachelor) ✔ TU Dresden

Degree program in which this course can be chosen

Please see the corresponding degree program for more detailed information and application modalities:

Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies (Bachelor)

Admission requirements

In addition to the admission requirements specified in § 3 of the study regulations for Bachelor’s degree programs in the Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies, admission to the sub-discipline of Classical Philology also requires proof of proficiency in Latin (Latinum) and a modern foreign language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Typically, a general university entrance qualification serves as proof for the entrance qualification. More on proof of language skills

Notes on the application process

For applications for joint degree programs where at least one subject has restricted admission requirements, the application deadline for restricted admission degree programs applies.

General information for the course

Classical Philology focuses on the classical languages, Greek and Latin. Students analyze the linguistic presentation and content of captivating world literature texts (histories, drama, epics, elegies, philosophical and rhetoric literature, novels, satires, etc.) while didactic and methodological approaches foster their abilities to decode, interpret and recode. Apart from the enjoyment of reading these texts, students’ command and comprehension of German is considerably augmented. The same holds true for Romance languages in particular, but also for English and other languages. Furthermore, a historical-cultural perspective rooted in language reveals new insights into the spatial and historical importance of Europe.

Study contents

On the basis of their comprehensive mastery of Latin and Greek, or through coursework and independent study, students will develop an overview of the historical development of Latin and Greek language and literature as well as other areas of classical studies. At the same time, they will learn the theoretical and methodological foundations of the subject and acquire the ability to apply the linguistic, literary and culture-based approaches of the discipline. They will also be able to formulate their own questions according to scholarly principles and to work on them independently.
Students will acquire analytical, methodological and communicative skills and learn to reflect on mechanisms and structures specific to language, text and culture.

Modules:

1st year
The first year of study comprises two introductory modules and two language modules:
— An Introduction to the Content and Methods of Classical Philology
— An Introduction to Classical Literature
— Language Practice: Greek
— Language Practice: German-Latin for Beginners

2nd year
Students consolidate their knowledge in the specialization modules and build on their language competency in the language modules:
— Specialization module: Advanced Latin Literature
— Specialization module: Advanced Greek Literature
— Language practice: German-Greek
— Language practice: Advanced German-Latin

3nd year
In the specialization modules, students expand and consolidate their knowledge of Latin and Greek literature and their ability to expertly apply subject-specific methods to topics particular to this discipline. In the language module, students consolidate their knowledge of the Latin and Greek languages.
— Latin literature specialization and academic perspectives
— Greek literature specialization
— Language practice: Advanced Latin and Greek

Students must also write a Bachelor’s thesis if Classical Philology is their first sub-discipline. They have a period of eight weeks for this. The topic of the thesis is usually based on a subject from the specialization modules.
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Study documents

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