Latin Language and Culture University of Marburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Latin Studies
- Cultural Studies
Focus
Overview of ancient literature from Homer to late antiquity and familiarisation with the most important genres and philosophical currents, Acquisition of a basic methodological and conceptual tool kit in the field of ancient literary studies, Introduction to basic tools (standard works, dictionaries, digital corpora, etc.), Development of Latin language proficiency and acquisition of knowledge of Latin at the level of the Latinum (Latin proficiency certificate), Insights into the literary-historical contexts and systematisation approaches as well as current literary-theoretical research approaches
Annotation
Minor subject in the combination Bachelor's degree course - only possible in combination with a major subject Standard period of study: 6 or 8 semesters (depending on combination) The degree depends on the major subject chosen. Further information on the structure of the combination Bachelor's degree course can be found here: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studieninteressierte/studienmoeglichkeiten/kombibachelor In the minor subject sub-course "Latin Language and Culture", you will be taught basic language skills, which you can use to translate original Latin texts. The knowledge corresponds to the level of the state Latinum (Latin proficiency certificate) and enables you to analyse texts independently (for example in your major subjects). You will also learn to review authors and works of central genres and epochs of Latin literature, and you will be able to recognise reception references to ancient texts and concepts. An integral part of the degree course is the MarSkills programme, in which you acquire attractive and future-oriented key skills (see https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb09/igs/arbeitsgruppen/sprechwissenschaft/marskills/was-ist-marskills).
Admission requirements
Lecture period
- 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
- 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
Tuition fee
Fees
Currently, the German federal state of Hesse does not charge tuition fees.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German