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Compulsory Module 1: Introduction to Classical Philology (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
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 (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have in-depth knowledge of Greek morphology and syntax: They are familiar with the rules of Greek grammar and are able to independently develop Greek forms and to translate single sentences from German into Greek. 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 Greek and Latin 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 Greek and Latin.
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)
(no courses)
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)
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)
(no courses)
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: Greek Linguistics (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Module 2
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have an overview of the development of Greek language and the central characteristics of ancient Greek dialects.
They understand the historical development of Greek morphology and syntax and use it in Greek lessons. They are able to elaborate specific characteristics of individual varieties of Greek with texts.
Compulsory Module 9: Greek Reading (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Based on their translation competence acquired, the graduates of this Module are able to read Greek 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 Greek works and repeat their content in the form of translations. They have insights into a series of effective Greek 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: Advanced Topics in Classical Literary History (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this Module have in-depth knowledge of ancient literature and individual aspects of ancient literature. They have deepened their knowledge of ancient culture and history and are able to explain literary phenomena related to their historical and cultural context.
Compulsory Module 11: Interpretation II (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of the Compulsory Modules 4 and 9
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module have in-depth knowledge of Greek 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)
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 Greek and Latin 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)
(no courses)
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)
(no courses)
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.
Compulsory Modules 15: Antiquity and the Present (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module have a systematic overview of the theoretical fundamentals of reception and mythology research and are aware of the continuing influence of ancient literature up until the present time. They deal with selected reception documents of ancient texts and have an insight into the mechanisms of reception processes. They know main myths of antiquity and examples for their literary design up until the present.
Compulsory Modules 16: Interdisciplinary Skills (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: the prerequisites of the respective Curricula do apply
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this Module develop additional in-depth competences and Skills from other subjects.
Courses with a total of up to 5 ECTS-Credits from the curricula of the Bachelor and/or Diploma study programmes set up at the University of Innsbruck can be chosen freely, however not from the other teaching subject; especially recommended are further courses from the field of classical philology as well as courses of ancient history, archaeology, comparative literary studies, gender-specific aspects, inclusive education, multilingualism, human-animal-studies etc.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).