Learning outcomes

clas2m1  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

 The Master in “Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics” trains specialists in the study of Greek and Latin texts. By working on original sources, students will develop the ability to produce a precise and rigorous analysis, guided by a critical mind-set and intellectual independence, with a view to interpreting an author’s ideas or a question relating to societal issue in its context. These qualities will enable access to employment outside the strict domain of ancient languages and literatures. The challenge for s students, in an immediate civilisation such as ours, it to promote the rigorous analysis of facts on the basis of primary sources and from a long-term perspective.

On successful completion of this programme, each student is able to :
1. Become expert in and apply knowledge in the specific field of classical languages and literature.

2. Successfully complete an individual research assignment in the field of classical languages and literatures and present the results.

3. Acquire and develop general skills which can be used in a professional environment.

4. If the Greek language and civilisation elective is chosen: deepening their knowledge of Greek languages and civilisations.

5. If the Latin language and civilisation elective is chosen: deepening their knowledge of Latin languages and civilisations.