Master in Ancient Languages and Letters : Classics

The Master in Ancient Languages and Literature: Classics focuses on giving participants a thorough understanding of Latin and Greek, and covers each language’s texts, history and the way they are used in different spheres such as literature, poetry, documentary philology (papyrology, epigraphy), and dialects. By the end of the programme, students 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 offers resources and opportunities that are relevant to a number of other fields. The Master in Ancient Languages and Literature provides training based on critical analysis, independence, a creative approach to problem-solving, and written and oral communication. With the skills acquired, the culture studied, the graduates' open-mindedness and adaptability, and the projects carried out individually or in groups, the knowledge gained through the programme can be applied to an extremely wide variety of areas. Classes rely on new communication technologies and, despite their traditional nature, are clearly geared towards the modern context.

knowledge 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.

Lecture classes, assignments, seminars

This programme's strength lies in its focus on classical antiquity, with a number of elective courses dedicated to Eastern cultures. The multidisciplinary nature of the Master is a real asset, providing students with a perspective of classical culture through its language, culture, and history. These various aspects, combined with the comparative study of languages and the ancient tradition of documentary philology (epigraphy, papyrology) make this a programme that is unique to ULB. Students also take part in research, with research classes on questions related to the antiquity.

ique 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.