Preparotory Year for Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Languages [47.0] - HORI1PM

The preparatory year provides students with some basic knowledge and skills in oriental philology to help them sucessfully follow the Master [60] of arts in Modern Languages and Literatures : Oriental Studies [60.0] or the Master [120] of arts in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies [120.0] .

The programme includes courses aimed at developing  :

• Linguistic skills (study of two ancient oriental languages, with the possible addition of a modern oriental language) ;
• Literary skills (study of the history of literature, analysis and understanding of literary texts).

Depending on the nature of the course and the teaching methods, the evaluation will take different forms. Some courses will involve oral and/or written evaluations (held during one of the three exam sessions: January – June – August/September)), whilst the evaluation of seminars will involve more substantial student participation as well as assessment of individual course work. Evaluation methods will be explained at the beginning of each course.

Teaching methods are evaluated in accordance with the current University regulations (see General regulations concerning examinations). Students may also find additional information regarding the evaluation of courses in the course description.