Philology, Literature and Classical Tradition

The Philology, Literature and Classical Tradition second cycle degree programme allows students to obtain specialist skills in the field of classical studies.The first year of the degree programme is aimed at improving knowledge and competencies in the core learning activities (Greek and Latin languages and literatures; ancient history; disciplines related to research sources, tools and techniques). In the second year, students can customise their curriculum and improve their skills in various disciplinary fields (classical languages and literature; ancient history and archaeology; digital humanities and cultural heritage; disciplinary and general didactics), according to the learning needs that are more directly linked to their professional prospects, possibly also by choosing an internship.Students are encouraged, through teaching methods (including seminars and workshops) aimed at teaching critical autonomy, to develop self-organisation abilities, manage their own research, and show confidence and effectiveness in presenting their results in public.Through an approach aimed at evaluating processes as well as results, students acquire organisational and planning skills and are capable of developing projects autonomously, which transcend humanistic knowledge, and that will enable them to deal with the complex world of work, providing them with a strong sense of discipline, critical spirit and attention to detail.This wide range of approaches and perspectives favours the acquisition of skills that can be applied to many sectors, with special attention to professional roles such as that of the philologist, the editor, and the official and manager specialised in the protection, promotion and enhancement of historical and cultural heritage.With this two year master degree programme, students are able to master the linguistic and philological tools necessary to classify texts according to their specific contexts: with this ability, students develop an ability to focus that is essential in order to address themes and problems in a philological, linguistic, literary and historical perspective. This ability will be of crucial importance in any subsequent career opportunity, especially in professions such as that of the philologist and linguist.By acquiring different methodologies and strategies, students are capable of tackling new issues, also unexplored ones, with critical autonomy, sharply analysing philological, literary and historical problems and planning actions aimed at enhancing, promoting and communicating humanistic culture in a flexible manner. These competencies will be necessary for high-profile professional roles, such as that of an editor.The ability to develop themes and concepts in a synchronic and diachronic perspective allows students to focus on processes as well as on results, directly verifying contingencies and evolutions in the knowledge in their possession: this allows them to catalogue, distinguish, broaden and narrow their horizons, by including in their examinations primary and secondary interlocutors, an ability that is essential for any promoter, official and museum curator and/or cultural institution.

Admission to the second cycle degree/two year master in Philology, Literature and Classic Tradition requires possession of a bachelor's degree or three-year university diploma, or any other degree obtained abroad, recognised as suitable. Additionally, candidates must meet the curricular requirements and pass the assessment of personal knowledge and skills. Curricular requirements:A 1st cycle degree in one of the following classes, or other suitable qualification obtained abroad: Pursuant to D.M. 270/04:L-1 (Cultural Heritage), L-3 (Drama, Art and Music Studies and Fashion), L-5 (Philosophy), L-6 (Geography), L-10 (Arts), L-11 (Modern Languages and Cultures), L-12 (Linguistic Mediation), L-19 (Education Sciences), L-20 (Communication Science), L-42 (History)Pursuant to D.M. 509/99:Class 3 (Linguistic Mediation Sciences), Class 5 (Arts), Class 11 (Modern Languages and Cultures), Class 13 (Cultural Heritage Sciences), Class 14 (Communication Sciences), Class 18 (Education Sciences), Class 23 (Drama, Art and Music Studies and Fashion Sciences and Technologies), Class 29 (Philosophy), Class 30 (Geographical Sciences), Class 38 (Historical Sciences),- or other suitable qualification obtained abroad. Additionally, candidates must have acquired at least 54 CFU in the following Academic Fields and Disciplines (SSD):L-ANT/02, (Greek history)L-ANT/03, (Roman history) L-ANT/07, (Classic Archaeology)L-ART, (History of arts)L-FIL-LET/02, (Greek language and literature) L-FIL-LET/04, (Latin language and literature) L-FIL-LET/05, (Classical philology) L-FIL-LET/10, (Italian literature) L-FIL-LET/11, (Contemporary Italian literature) L-FIL-LET/12, (Italian linguistics) L-FIL-LET/14, (Literary criticism and Contemporary literature)L-LIN/01 (Glottology and linguistics) L-LIN/02, (Didactics of modern languages)M-FIL, (Philosophy)M-GGR/01, (Geography) M-GGR/02, (Economic and political geography)M-STO, (History)Of which at least 24 CFU in the following in the Academic Fields and Disciplines (SSD):6 CFU in L-FIL-LET/02 (Greek language and literature) 6 CFU in L-FIL-LET/04 (Latin language and literature) 6 CFU in L-FIL-LET/02 (Greek language and literature) and/or L-FIL-LET/04 (Latin language and literature) 6 CFU in L-ANT/02 (Greek history) and/or L-ANT/03 (Roman history)If candidates are in possession of a previous four-year degree programme or other suitable qualification obtained abroad, a special Admissions session may be held, with a Board appointed to assess the candidates' personal competencies and skills based on the candidate's curriculum.Assessment of personal competencies and skillsAdmission to the master's degree programme requires candidates to pass an assessment of personal competencies that will be held according to the methods defined in the degree programme teaching regulations.