Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics

The focus of the Master in Ancient Languages and Literature: Classics is on giving participants a thorough understanding of Latin and Greek, and covers their texts, history and the way they are used in different spheres, such as literature, poetry, documentary philology (papyrology, epigraphy), and dialects. At the end of the course, participants are able to make use of the full range of documentation on Classical Antiquity and to implement the most up to date analytical and research methods, in both teaching and research. However, the course goes much further since it also provides resources and offers opportunities relevant to a number of different fields. The Master in Ancient Languages and Literature gives training based on critical analysis, independence, a creative approach to problem-solving and on written and oral communication. The skills acquired, together with the culture studied, the open-mindedness and adaptability, the work done individually or in groups mean that theknowledge gained through the course can be applied to an extremely broad range of areas. The studies make use of new communication technologies and, despite their traditional nature, are clearly geared towards the modern context.

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This Master stands out with its focus on Classical Antiquity, with opportunities in the East provided by the range of optional courses. The multi-disciplinary nature of the course is a real asset, providing students with a perspective of classical culture in terms of its language, culture and history. These different aspects, in conjunction with the comparative study of languages and the ancient tradition of documentary philology (epigraphy, papyrology) make this a course of study which is unique to the ULB. Participants are also involved in research through research units on questions related to Antiquity. Through research units, students are also involved in research into issues related to Antiquity.

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