Program Overview

Latein (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)

The Bachelor's program in Latin at the Humboldt-Universität provides students with language proficiency and reflection, an in-depth examination of Latin literature, and a comprehensive understanding of ancient culture and history. The program also develops key skills such as networked and multifactorial thinking, strategies for efficient information acquisition, and the ability to prepare complex facts in a structured and transparent manner.

Studienaufbau und Inhalte

What content can I expect?

The Bachelor's program in Latin includes the following content areas:

• Sprachbeherrschung und -reflexion (language proficiency and reflection)
• Auseinandersetzung mit der lateinischen Literatur (examination of Latin literature)
• Antike Kultur und Geschichte (ancient culture and history)
• Entwicklung wichtiger Schlüsselqualifikationen (development of key skills)

How is the study program structured?

The study program consists of the following modules:

• Modul 1: Grundlagen und Methoden (basics and methods)
• Modul 2: Lateinische Sprache, Basis (Latin language, basics)
• Modul 3: Lateinische Literatur I, Prosa (Latin literature I, prose)
• Modul 4: Lateinische Literatur II, Poesie (Latin literature II, poetry)
• Modul 5: Lateinische Sprache, Aufbau 1 (Latin language, advanced 1)
• Modul 7a: Lateinische Literatur III (Latin literature III)
• Modul 8a: Lateinische Literatur IV (Latin literature IV)
• Modul 11: Vertiefung/Schwerpunktbildung (specialization)

Besonderheiten

What are the admission requirements?

• No prior language proficiency is required for admission.
• For the start of the subject studies, Latin skills in the amount of the Latinum must be proven.
• If these are not available, a propaedeutic course will be taken before the subject studies, which will not be credited towards the standard period of study.

What distinguishes this program?

• The program is characterized by its interdisciplinary approach, combining Latin studies with other fields such as archaeology, history, and cultural studies.
• The program is part of the August-Boeckh-Antikezentrum, which provides a unique research environment.
• The program prepares students for a variety of career paths, including teaching, research, and cultural management.

Anschlussmöglichkeiten & Berufsperspektiven

What are the career prospects?

• The program qualifies students for careers in fields such as publishing, media, cultural management, museums, libraries, and archives.
• The program also prepares students for further academic studies, such as a Master's degree in Classical Philology.
• With a Master's degree, students can pursue careers in teaching, research, or other fields.

Studienfachberatung und Anerkennungsfragen

Who can I contact for advice?

• Robin Kreutel, study advisor for Latin
• Compass-Hotline, central contact point for questions about application and study at the Humboldt-Universität

Kontakt zum Institut

How can I contact the institute?

• Institut für Klassische Philologie, Universitäts-Hauptgebäude, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin
• Tel.: 70416
• Email: klassphil_BmMsfveq62@hu-berlin.de