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Module 1: Grammar I (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: 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.
Module 2: Mediaeval 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 and literature:
They can trace the development of the Latin language after antiquity and elaborate the linguistic characteristics of the Medieval and Neo-Latin on texts of the respective epoch. They have acquired a basic knowledge of the history and culture of the Middle Ages and modern times. They know the Medieval Latin authors and works of the Middle Ages and modern times and can located them in their historical and cultural context. They have dealt with the relationship of Medieval and Neo Latin literature to ancient literature and developed an awareness of its importance for European intellectual history. In addition, they gained insight into specific genres and topics of Medieval and Neo Latin literature and learned about the most important aids and methods for their interpretation.
Module 3: Advanced Topics in Medieval and Neo-Latin (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this module have expanded their knowledge and skills in the field of post-antique Latinity: They have advanced their language and translation skills in the field of Neo Latin literature and gained a sound knowledge of the linguistic characteristics of Neo Latin. They are able to precisely locate the texts dealt with in their historic and cultural context and have advanced their knowledge of Neo Latin literature. They have acquired basic knowledge of Latin Palaeography and are able to read medieval and early modern manuscripts.
Module 4: Extensive Reading I (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates have optimised their ability to read Latin texts either from antiquity, the Middle Ages or the early modern period. They are able to read longer passages of Latin works and reproduce their contents in the form of a translation. They acquire specialised knowledge of a selection of Latin texts from various genres and can connect them to their knowledge of literary history. At the same time they improve their competence for analysing poetry.
Module 5: Extensive Reading II (10 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates have optimised their ability to read Latin texts either from antiquity, the Middle Ages or the early modern period. They are able to read longer passages of Latin works and reproduce their contents in the form of a translation. They acquire specialised knowledge of a selection of Latin texts from various genres and can connect them to their knowledge of literary history. At the same time they improve their competence for analysing poetry.
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).