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Master of Arts- Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Latin Studies deals with the written legacy of the Roman Republic and the Imperium Romanum, especially in the works of Roman authors. Roman History, Art, Philosophy, Cultural and Religious History are included in the study and research of language and literature. The requirements and after-effects of the Latin language and literature are also taken into account. You will acquire knowledge, skills and methods in the academic understanding of Latin language and literature. In addition, you will acquire basic knowledge of Classical Studies and Ancient History as well as a neighbouring discipline. You will acquire the competence|ability|qualification to read, interpret and reproduce Latin texts independently and to comment independently on a scientific question.
Multi-subject bachelor¡¯s programme
Picture: Sophie Bartholomehe Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study|regular programme length is a total of six semesters, during which various types of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules.
A multi-subject Bachelor's degree consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (abbreviation: LP / 1 LP = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, learning and assessed coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.
The supplementary subject ?Latin Studies? consists of five compulsory modules and one required elective module.
Latin Studies is taught in Jena at a well-developed Institute of Classics. There is an interdisciplinary network with subjects beyond this institute, such as Indo-European Studies. Work and contact opportunities within the institute also facilitate personal study. The central university library has a rich and valuable collection of old books that is unique in the Central German (subject) area|field and a wide-ranging collection of the latest and most recent specialist literature in a humanities library with good access to the literature of neighbouring subjects.
Career opportunities:
The skills acquired on the Bachelor's degree programme open up career prospects in a wide variety of fields, depending on the major subject chosen. Knowledge of Latin language and literature is a valuable additional qualification for a large number of humanities subjects.
The subject is aimed at all those who, in addition to a major subject in the humanities, particularly in Philosophy, History, Literary Studies of Modern Languages and Linguistics (especially Indo-European Studies), wish to acquire basic knowledge of Classical Studies and Ancient History and place a strong focus on Latin literature and Philosophy, which also includes a thorough training in the Latin language.
A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
Latinum, knowledge of Greek, one modern foreign language; proof by the time of registration for the Bachelor's thesis at the latest
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07743 Jena
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The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.
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07743 Jena
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07743 Jena
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07743 Jena
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Friedrich-Schiller-Universit?t Jena
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07737 Jena
University Main Building
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07743 Jena
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