Classics

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  The master programme in Classics offers both practical training and specialisation. Building on the bachelor's degree, it broadens students' Greek and Latin language skills, also enhancing their knowledge of the culture and literature of classical antiquity and giving additional insights into the continuity of classical antiquity through the centuries of Late Antiquity, the Byzantine period, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Pride of place is given to the reading of texts in their original language, their interpretation and reception in European intellectual life. In the orientation module, students are able to define the profile which best suits their needs: historical sciences, scholarly editing, literary studies, the Renaissance, philosophy and patristics.

  Fribourg profile
  The University of Fribourg specialises in classical studies and special attention is paid to the reception of Greek classical antiquity during the imperial period, the culture and literature of Late Antiquity and, through close collaboration with the Institute of Mediaeval Studies (Institut d'études médiévales/Mediävistisches Institut), the Latin Middle Ages, the Byzantine culture and the Renaissance. Students further study the influence of literary forms and classical mythology on modern literature in partnership with the Institute of General and Comparative Literature (Institut de littérature générale et comparée/Institut für Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft). Practical workshops give students the opportunity to learn the basics of scientific research and do hands-on training in papyrology, palaeography, codicology and scholarly editing. In line with University of Fribourg's language policy, Classics students have the possibility of taking their courses in two languages (French and German).

  Learning outcomes and career openings
  On completing their course, students will have acquired a command of Greek and Latin and in-depth knowledge of Graeco-Roman literature and culture. They will be capable of translating a Greek or Latin text, analysing it grammatically and stylistically, placing it in its literary, historical and cultural context and establishing links with modern literature. For a given problem, they will have acquired the methodological skills allowing them to draw up a pertinent bibliography, search for sources, analyse them critically and in detail, put forward a summary of the issue and give an oral or written presentation of the results of their research. Thanks to their practical training, they will be capable of working on original documents (papyrus, manuscripts, etc.) and producing a scholarly edition.

  The principal career openings for Classics students:

  • Teaching Latin and Greek at secondary school level I and II;
  • An academic or scientific career in classical studies;
  • Public administration and cultural policy;
  • Administrative posts in scientific bodies;
  • Private sector (human resources).

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