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Compulsory Module 1: Introduction to Classical Philology (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module know the structure and Course of the study programme. They are able to reflect subject-specific occupational fields and develop awareness of the profession of a teacher. They have first insights into the epochs of Greek-Roman literature and their main texts. They gain an overview of the history and work techniques of classical philology and have basic knowledge in the field of tradition history. They have insights into the methods of textual criticism and know the elements of text critical editions. They are able to apply appropriate strategies of literature research, acquire skills to quote and cite scientific publication correctly. They are able to elaborate argumentative structures of shorter scientific contributions and to present results orally and in writing.
Compulsory Module 2: Grammar I (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have in-depth knowledge of Latin morphology and syntax: They are familiar with the rules of Latin grammar and are able to independently develop Latin forms and to translate single sentences from German into Latin. They understand metalinguistic basic concepts to describe grammatical phenomena and are able to apply them correctly in analysing texts. Moreover, they have consolidated and deepened knowledge of vocabulary.
Compulsory Module 3: Translation (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module deepen their translation competence: They have a wider range of text approaching strategies and can use them situation-specifically. They are able to approach longer text units and to translate them into German.
They repeat and consolidate their knowledge of Latin and Greek grammar and develop suitable translation possibilities for complex grammatical structures. With translation activities, they have trained their ability of expression in German and deepened their vocabulary in Latin and Greek.
Compulsory Module 4: Interpretation I(10 ECTS-Credits; 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Module 1
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module are able to analyse, present ancient metrics and to relate them to certain literary genres. They know a wide range of style characters and are able to recognize them in texts and determine their function. They are able to use their metric and stylistic knowledge to interpret ancient texts. They have deepened insights into a selected literary work, a certain topic or a specific genre and in-depth competences in translation and interpretation. Moreover, the students have developed the competences in the field of scientific work acquired in compulsory module 1 and are able to use them for text interpretation. They are able to interpret a selected text passage with given secondary literature and to present the results in the form of a presentation and a written work.
Compulsory Module 5: Fundamentals of Ancient History (5 ECTS-Credits; 3 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Acquisition of orientation and overview knowledge of ancient history with main issues and guidelines.
Compulsory Module 6: History of Greek Literature (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have a systematic overview of Greek literature and basic knowledge of Greek culture and history. They know the main authors and their works and are able to relate them to their historical and cultural context. They have fundamental knowledge of single literature-historical epochs, their characteristics and their aesthetic concepts. They are familiar with essential characteristics of literary genera and can locate texts within genre traditions. In this context, they have basic awareness of reception processes and their roles in the origin of literary works.
Compulsory Module 7: History of Roman Literature (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have a systematic overview of Roman literature and basic knowledge of Roman culture and history. They know the main authors and their works and are able to relate them to their historical and cultural context. They have fundamental knowledge of single literature-historical epochs, their characteristics and their aesthetic concepts. They are familiar with essential characteristics of literary genera and can locate texts within genre traditions. In this context, they have basic awareness of reception processes and their roles in the origin of literary works.
Compulsory Module 8: Grammar II (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Module 2
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have deepened their competences acquired in Compulsory Module 2 and their sense of style in the field of classical Latinity: They have consolidated and extended their grammatical repertoire and are able to translate longer sentences from Latin into German. They are able to translate simple periods from German into Latin by reproducing grammatical phenomena treated. Moreover, they have consolidated and extended their vocabulary.
Compulsory Module 9: Latin Reading (10 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Based on their translation competence acquired, the graduates of this Module are able to read Latin texts. From their repertoire of different approaching methods, they have in-depth strategies to achieve global text understanding. They are able to read comprehensive passage of Latin works and repeat their content in the form of translations. They have insights into a series of effective Latin texts and are able to relate them to their literature-historical knowledge. At the same time, they are able to metrically analyse and consolidate ancient poetry and have in-depth vocabulary knowledge.
Compulsory Module 10: Medieval and Neo-Latin Language and Literature (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have an overview of Medieval and Neo-Latin language and literature: They are able to trace the development of Latin language following antiquity and to elaborate linguistic characteristics of Medieval and Neo-Latin in texts of respective epochs. They have basic knowledge of history and culture of the Middle Ages and Modern Times. They know main Latin authors and works of the Middle Ages and Modern Times and are able to locate them in their historical and cultural context. They deal with the relationship of Medieval and Neo-Latin literature and are aware of the importance for the European intellectual history. Moreover, they have insights into specific genres and topics of Medieval and Neo-Latin literature and know the most important tools and methods of development.
Compulsory Module 11: Interpretation II (5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of the Compulsory Modules 4 and 9
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have in-depth knowledge of Latin literature and are able to interpret texts literary-scientifically, based on their competences acquired in compulsory module 4. They are able to independently find suitable secondary literature to certain issues and deal with it critically. They are able to balance and methodically reflect different research opinions. On this basis, they are able to have their own opinion regarding a research question. They are able to present their results in the form of a presentation and a written work. Therefore, they have acquired the necessary methodical instruments for writing the bachelor¿s thesis.
Compulsory Module 12: Teaching Classical Languages (15 ECTS-Credits; 6 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this Module are able to use the knowledge in the teaching subject acquired: They have a systematic overview of the dialects of classical teaching and a wide range of methods to impart Latin and Greek language, culture and literature. They are able to critically analyse and independently prepare teaching material. They are competent to plan individual teaching units and to apply their subject-didactical knowledge in target-oriented terms. They are aware of the heterogeneity of classes and are familiar with the possibilities of individual diagnosis and promotion. They know main principles of testing and assessment as well as different forms of evaluation, and they are able to elaborate test formats and tasks independently and to perform different evaluation procedures.
Compulsory Module 13: Subject Related Practical Course (5 ECTS-Credits; 1 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Module 12
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have insights into practical teaching of classical subjects and in-depth understanding of their profession. They know models of teaching observation and are able to use them target-oriented. They are able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in compulsory module 12 in real school context and can give giving teaching units under the guidance and to evaluate individual teaching activities. They are able to reflect their experiences acquired in the internship based on their subject-didactical knowledge.
Compulsory Module 14: Bachelor's Thesis (5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of the Compulsory Modules 11 and 12
Learning Outcome: The graduates are able to find secondary literature for a self-selected question and to deal with it critically. They are able to refer to a research question independently and to support their opinion argumentatively.
They are able to reflect their approach methodically and to test their arguments` coherence. They are able to present interim results of their work in the form of a presentation and to use the following discussion for further elaboration.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).