Courses

Compulsory Modules (100 ECTS-Credits)

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 Bachelor¿s study programme. They are able to reflect subject-specific occupational profiles and develop an awareness for the profession of a teacher. They have gained first insights into the epochs of Greek-Roman literature and their main texts. They have gained an overview of the history and working techniques of classical philology and have basic knowledge in the field of tradition history. They have gained insights into the methods of text criticism and know the elements of text-critical editions. They are able to apply appropriate strategies for literature research, acquire the skills of quoting and writing bibliographies. They are able to elaborate argumentative structures of shorter scientific contributions and to present results verbally 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 advanced their knowledge of Greek morphology and syntax: They are familiar with the rules of Greek grammar and are able to independently create Greek forms and to translate single sentences from German into Greek. They understand basic metalinguistic concepts for describing grammatical phenomena and are able to apply them correctly for analysing texts. Moreover, they have consolidated and expanded their vocabulary.

Compulsory Module 3: Translation (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module improve their translation competence: They have expanded their repertoire of text analysis strategies and are able to appropriately apply them in the specific situation. They are able to interpret longer text units and to translate them into German. They have repeated and consolidated their knowledge of Greek and Latin grammar and have developed suitable translation options for complex grammatical structures.
With their translation work they have trained their expressiveness in German and increased 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 antique metres, read them out loudly and relate them to specific literary genres. They know a wide range of figures of speech and are able to recognize them in texts and to determine their function. They are able to use their knowledge of metres and style to interpret antique texts. They have gained an advanced insight into a selected work of literature, a specific topic or genre and expanded their translation and interpretation skills. Moreover, the students have expanded their competences in the field of scientific working 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 paper.

Compulsory Module 5: Fundamentals of Ancient History (5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: Acquisition of orientation and overview knowledge of ancient history based on centrally key issues and Guidelines.

Compulsory Module 6: History of Greek Literature (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h) (no courses)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module have gained 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 the 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 a 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 in particular studied the relationship of Greek writing with Roman literature. They have fundamental knowledge of the epochs of literary history, 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 a 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 this knowledge in their 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 interpretation methods, they have advanced strategies for achieving global text understanding. They are able to read comprehensive passage of Greek works and repeat their content in translation. They have gained insights into a series of influential Greek texts and are able to relate them to their knowledge of literary history. At the same time, they have improved their skills for metrically analysing antique poetry and expanded their vocabulary.

Compulsory Module 10: Advanced Topics in Classical Literary History (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module have advanced their knowledge of ancient literature and of individual aspects of ancient writing. They have expanded their knowledge of ancient culture and history and are able to explain literary phenomena in their historical and cultural context.

Compulsory Module 11: Interpretation II (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h) (no courses)

Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Modules 4 and 9

Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module have advanced their knowledge of Greek literature and are able to interpret texts based on their competences in literary science acquired in compulsory module 4. They are able to independently find appropriate secondary literature for specific issues and to deal with it critically. They are able to compare and methodically reflect on different research opinions. On this basis, they are able to take a stand on research questions and support their opinion in an argumentative way. They are able to present their results in the form of a presentation and a paper in a clear and conclusive way. This way 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 their acquired knowledge for teaching in class: They have gained a systematic overview of the didactics of teaching classical languages and are familiar with wide range of methods to teach Greek and Latin language, culture and literature. They are able to critically analyse and independently design teaching materials. They are able to plan individual teaching units and to apply their subject-didactical knowledge in targeted way. 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 independently design test formats and tasks and to use 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 the school context and can hold teaching units under guidance as well as evaluate individual teaching activities. Based on their knowledge in subject-didactics, they are able to reflect on their experiences acquired in the teaching practice.

Compulsory Module 14: Bachelor's Thesis (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h) (no courses)

Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Modules 11 and 12

Learning Outcome: The graduates are able to find secondary literature for the selected topic and to deal with it critically. They are able to take a stand on a research question and support their opinion with arguments. 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 for 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 of present literary variations of the themes.

COURSES Compulsory Modules 16: Interdisciplinary Skills (5 ECTS-Credits)

Prerequisites for registration: The prerequisites specified by the respective curricula must be met.

Learning Outcome: Graduates of this module have advanced and acquired additional competences and skills from other subjects.

Courses corresponding to 5 ECTS-Credits must be chosen from the Bachelor or Diploma Programmes offered at the University of Innsbruck, however not from the other teaching subject. It is recommended to choose courses from the field of classical philology as well as courses in ancient history, archaeology, comparative literary studies, on 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).

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