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BA Latin Philology of the Middle Ages and the Modern Era (two subjects) at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

Latin Philology of the Middle Ages and the Modern Era deals with the monumental Latin literature that originated in the period from 500 to 1800. Since many of the texts belonging to this literature are not available in printed form, rather only in medieval handwriting, the subject also concentrates on paleography (the study of ancient writings) and codicology (study of ancient manuscripts).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Only the winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

You will gain insight into the methods of the subject in an introductory seminar. In parallel, you will strengthen your translation competence in a grammatical reading exercise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open (enrolment without previous application). Language requirements: For enrolment at least the Small Latinum is required. Before the end of the study program the Latinum must be proven. Winter semester only 1st subject semester: open admission (enrolment without previous application).

Intake: Only the winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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