Degree program in which this course can be chosen

• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (Bachelor)

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.

Classical Philology can be studied as a 2^nd major in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences degree program.

Study contents

Students will develop an overview of the historical development of Latin and Greek language and literature as well as other areas of classical culture. 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 analyze and reflect on facts, mechanisms and structures specific to language, text and culture.

Stay abroad

Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether it is a semester of studies, an internship or a language course abroad, you will definitely benefit from the international experience. You can improve your knowledge of your subject and language skills, establish new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures, and much more. You can find further information on the International Office’s website.

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Central Student Information and Counselling Service

Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies

Additional information