The second study cycle aims to deepen the specialised studies of the first cycle ("candidature"). In the linguistic field, focus is placed on the scientific study of the functioning, history and evolution of the ancient languages without neglecting the constant practice of translation exercises based on themes, unseen translations and cursory readings. With respect to the study of authors and the history of literary works, special importance is given to later writings and Christian, Medieval and modern texts. The commentaries on the texts include not only all the tools of philological analysis (linguistics, textual criticism, study of sources, survival, computerised data bases, etc. ...), but also the modern practices of literary analysis (intertextuality, narratology, structuralism, ...).

This programme is accessible to students who have passed the first study cycle ("candidature") or who hold a diploma judged to be equivalent.

The conditions and regular admission procedures are detailed in the "General Information" section of the Web page :

http://www.ucl.ac.be/etudes/libres/acces.html
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The second study cycle programme ("licence"), consists of in-depth studies of ancient languages and authors, the preparation and writing of a thesis and a choice of optional courses linked to the thesis or the interests of the students. It allows for the possibility of integrating or embarking on the teacher-training programme ( "agrégation") in classical languages and literature.

Before the 20th October of each of the two years of the programme, the student will submit a programme project for his course subjects to the department, as well as the title for his thesis and the name of his promoter. Any student whose programme does not conform to the required norms or is handed in after the deadline, risks having his exam registration refused.

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The students are required to follow one of the courses in Epigraphy and one in Paleography.

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Interactive communication course, 30 hours, intermediate or advanced level.

The student will sit the exam in the first year of the "licence" programme. If he does not feel ready, he may postpone it to the second year.

One course, according to choice :

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Compulsory course for the teacher-training programme ("agrégation" )

Compulsory course for the teacher-training programme ("agrégation")

Two subjects : the two subjects chosen must total at least 6 credits and be spread over at least two courses. The choice of the subjects must be approved by the thesis promoter. Unless special dispensation is proposed by the thesis promoter and ratified by the programme supervisor or his delegate, one of the subjects must be selected from the following list :

One course in Papyrology, to be taken from the programme at the ULB

The second subject may be chosen from the subjects of the 2nd or 3rd cycle in the Arts Faculty, or, depending on the agreement of the programme supervisor or his delegate, from the other subjects offered on the University programme such as from the following language courses :

Dutch :

English :

The thesis must be in relation with a scientific question relevant to the group of subjects chosen for the exam.