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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 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 I (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module have advanced their knowledge of Latin morphology and syntax: They are familiar with the rules of Latin grammar and are able to independently create Latin forms and to translate single sentences from German into Latin. 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 central key 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 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)
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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: Grammar II (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Module 2
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module have advanced their competences acquired in compulsory module 2 and their awareness of style in the field of classical Latinity: They have consolidated and expanded 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 dealt with in the course. Moreover, they have consolidated and expanded their vocabulary.
Compulsory Module 9: Latin Reading (10 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Based on their acquired translation competence, graduates of this module are able to read Latin 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 Latin works and repeat their content in translation. They have gained insights into a series of influential Latin 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: Medieval and Neo-Latin Language and Literature (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: 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 have dealt with the relationship of Medieval and Neo-Latin literature and are aware of its importance for the European intellectual history. Moreover, they have gained insights into specific genres and topics of Medieval and Neo-Latin literature and know the most important tools and methods of text interpretation.
Compulsory Module 11: Interpretation II (5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of Compulsory Modules 4 and 9
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module have advanced their knowledge of Latin 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 a wide range of methods for teaching 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)
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)
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.
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).