Master’s Programme in Language Science with a Specialisation in Latin
The programme aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in Latin. It also strengthens your grasp of research methodology, research ethics and your ability to carry out scientific reasoning.
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About the specialisation:
The Master’s programme in Language Science with a Specialisation in Latin provides an in-depth two-year course of study that aims to deepen and develop the knowledge in the Latin linguistic area, as well as strengthening the student’s interdisciplinary academic knowledge, including ethics, and research methods.
The degree project consists of a thesis that addresses an issue in the field of Latin linguistics. The topic of the thesis is chosen in consultation with a supervisor. The programme, which provides detailed knowledge and skills, may serve as preparation for Third Level studies (PhD level) in Latin linguistics, or for a professional career in connection with language.
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Programme overview
The programme consists of mandatory faculty courses for all specialisations, mandatory courses in Latin and elective courses from a range of courses offered by the faculty.
Elective courses
Please search for courses in Stockholm University’s online catalogue or take a look at the programme’s list of suggested courses:List of elective courses (Master’s Programme in Language Science)
Year 1
Semester 1
Language in Use (LIM026) (main field: Linguistics)
Scientific Methods and Research Ethics, 7.5 ECTS credits (main field: Philosophy)
Philological methods, 7.5 ECTS credits (main field: Classical Languages)
Vulgar Latin, 7.5 ECTS credits (main field: Classical Languages with a specialisation in Latin)Semester 2
Classical and Post-Classical Literature, 7.5 ECTS credits (main field: Classical Languages)
Elective courses amounting to 22.5 ECTS creditsYear 2
Semester 3
English for Academic Research, 7.5 credits
Elective courses amounting to 22,5 ECTS creditsSemester 4
Latin - Thesis for Master’s Degree, 30 ECTS credits (main field: Classical Languages with a specialisation in Latin)
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Contact
Coordinator
María Bernal Linnersand, Deptartment of Romance Studies and Classics
maria.bernal@su.seThe Master's Programme in Language Science is administrated from the Department of Linguistics in collaboration with the language departments at Stockholm Univiersity. Each specialisation has its own coordinator.
