Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
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Schedule
regular course
- ECTS Credits 180
Overview
Latin…
No prerequisites are required for the Latin program, although some prior basic knowledge is strongly recommended. If you did not study Latin in high school, an introductory course is specifically designed for you. If you already have an advanced level, you can directly enroll in the courses on Text Reading or Explanation of Latin Authors, the latter focusing as much on literary and historical analysis as on the study of the language.
Starting in the first year, you will specialize in Latin. The curriculum includes theoretical courses, translation and essay exercises, linguistic analysis, the study of Latin literature, and an introduction to research tools.
To understand the historical and cultural context of Latin literature, knowledge of Antiquity is necessary. You will therefore receive training in the history, archaeology, and art history of Greco-Roman Antiquity.
Since Latin literature developed primarily on the model of Greek literature, your program also includes instruction in the fundamentals of the Greek language. A gradual introduction is provided if you did not take Greek courses in high school.
… to French
In linguistics, you will learn to analyze and describe the French language in its various aspects (phonology, morphosyntax, semantics) and to understand how it has evolved over the course of history to reach its current form. Courses in written and oral French will enable you to acquire the excellent command of the French language essential for these studies.
In literature, you are introduced to the reading and analysis of texts, the history of literary themes and genres, and the study of French and Francophone authors, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era.
Several courses draw connections between Latin and French, particularly through the study of the evolution of Latin into the Romance languages and the earlier forms of the French language.
You're off to a good start
- You have an excellent command of French, particularly in spelling;
- you have a genuine “knack for writing” and enjoy reading carefully;
- You are capable of rigor and precision in analyzing a text;
- You enjoy researching information and developing complex arguments.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, practical exercises, individual assignments… we do everything we can to ensure that you master Latin and French, their history, and the cultures they represent.
For Latin, you’ll take lectures in large lecture halls and specialized courses in small groups. These are accompanied by regular practice sessions that gradually train you in translation and composition. All exercises are reviewed in a session where the instructor provides feedback.
Practical courses in written and spoken French include regular exercise sessions. Completing the assigned exercises is essential to ensuring your learning.
The history of Latin and French literature is covered in theoretical courses, which are supplemented by readings (Latin works in translation, novels, plays, short stories, etc.) and personal analyses.
In the third year, you will complete a final-year project under the direct supervision of a faculty member from the Department of Classics, Romance Languages, or History, who will guide you in selecting a topic, conducting research, and writing the paper. This project prepares you to independently conduct scientific research.
At the end of your bachelor’s degree, you have the opportunity to experience a different approach to university education and enjoy a cultural—and even linguistic—experience through the “Erasmus” program.
Support for Success
Succeeding in a year of university studies involves many challenges.
To help you overcome them, UNamur supports you in developing your academic, methodological, and interpersonal skills—with the help of many professionals.
Preparatory courses, personalized support… Discover the resources available to support your education.
After a bachelor's degree: a master's degree
A bachelor’s degree in ancient and modern languages and literature automatically grants you admission to the master’s program in ancient and modern languages and literature at universities in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation that offer it.
During this second cycle, you can choose a Master’s program that prepares you more specifically for teaching (Master’s in Education), research (Advanced Track), or another professional specialization in the fields of publishing, editing, computer science, linguistics, journalism, and more.
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Latin language
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LCLAB102 Latin Language I 30h th. + 75h ex. LCLAB205 Latin Language II 30h th. + 90h ex. LHISB202 Translation of medieval Latin texts I 30h th. LCLAB306 Latin Language III 30h th. + 90h ex. LHISB316 Translation of medieval Latin texts II 30h th. LCLAB003 Explanation of Latin authors A 30h th. LCLAB011 Explanation of Latin authors B 30h th. LCLAB012 Explanation of Latin authors C 30h th. -
Elective UE
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LCLAB009 Introduction to the Latin language 60h th. LCLAB012_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors C 30h th. LCLAB007_Bloc 1 Reading of Latin texts 45h th. LCLAB003_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors A 30h th. LCLAB011_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors B 30h th. LCLAB007 Reading of Latin texts 45h th. LCLAB003 Explanation of Latin authors A 30h th. LCLAB011 Explanation of Latin authors B 30h th. LCLAB012 Explanation of Latin authors C 30h th.
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Ancient Sciences
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LCLAB101 History of Antiquity 45h th. LARTB111_Bloc 1 Archaeology and Art history : Greek and Roman Antiquity 30h th. LCLAB212_LLAM Heuristics of Antiquity 30h th. LCLAB307 Tools and methods of Latin philology 30h th. LCLAB006 Explanation of Greek authors A 45h th. LCLAB013 Explanation of Greek authors 45h th. LCLAB014 Explanation of Greek authors C 45h th. -
Elective UE
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LCLAB004_Bloc 1 Introduction to the Greek language 60h th. LCLAB005_Bloc 1 Reading of Greek texts 45h th. LCLAB006_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors A 45h th. LCLAB013_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors 45h th. LCLAB014_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors C 45h th. LCLAB005 Reading of Greek texts 45h th. LCLAB006 Explanation of Greek authors A 45h th. LCLAB013 Explanation of Greek authors 45h th. LCLAB014 Explanation of Greek authors C 45h th.
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Philosophy
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LHISB101 Religious Studies 30h th. LPHIB105 General introduction to philosophy 45h th. -
French language and linguistics
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LROMB104 Synchronic Linguistics of Modern French I 30h th. + 30h ex. LROMB117 Practice of written French I 30h th. LROMB123_Bloc 1 History of the French language and its grammatical norms 30h th. -
Literature
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LROMB229 Explanation of French texts from the Middle Ages (Old French) 30h th. LROMB330 Explanation of French texts from the Middle Ages (Middle French) 30h th. LROMB327 Explanations by modern and contemporary French authors 30h th. LROMB339 Questions of literary history 30h th. LROMB228 Theory of literature 30h th. -
Tools and methods for Romance studies
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LROMB214 Philology: editing of texts 15h th. LROMB321_LLAM Methodology of literary and linguistic studies 30h th. -
History
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LHISB001_15h <unknown> 15h th. -
French language
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LROMB219 Written French Practices II 30h th. LROMB231 Historical linguistics of French and Romance languages 45h th. -
Linguistics
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LROMB218 General Linguistics I 30h th. + 15h ex. -
Ancient and modern literature
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LLETB002 History of ancient literature and its legacies 30h th. LROMB109_Bloc 1 History of French Literature I 30h th. LROMB124 History of French literature (19th-21st century) 30h th. LROMB228 Theory of literature 30h th. LROMB233 Literary analysis 30h th. LROMB327 Explanations by modern and contemporary French authors 30h th. LROMB229 Explanation of French texts from the Middle Ages (Old French) 30h th. LROMB330 Explanation of French texts from the Middle Ages (Middle French) 30h th. LCLAB209 History of Latin literature 45h th. -
Modules
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Literature, linguistics, media
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LLETB001 Books and digital culture 30h th. LROMB002 Introduction to the language of film 30h th. LROMB034 Fictional writing I 30h th. LROMB035 Fictional writing II 30h th. LROMB036 Spanish-American literature 30h th. LROMB037 Rhetoric and analysis of audiovisual discourse 30h th. LROMB038 The politics of literature 30h th. LROMB222 Sign Language 30h th. LROMB232 Comparative literature 30h th. LROMB303 General Linguistics II 30h th. LROMB312 Romance literature 30h th. LROMB313 Belgian French-language literature 30h th. LROMB318 General linguistic issues 30h th. -
History and archaeology
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LARTB009 Italic and Etruscan Antiquity 30h th. LARTB012 Archaeology and Art History. Modern times 30h th. LARTB011 Archaeology and art history. Middle Ages 30h th. LARTB028 Archaeology and Art History. Contemporary period 30h th. LARTB038 Roman antiquity 30h th. LCLAB301 Questions of ancient history 30h th. LLETB001 Books and digital culture 30h th. LHISB002 History of the Contemporary Era 30h th. LHISB003 History of Modern Times 30h th. LHISB004 History of the Middle Ages 30h th. LHISB310 Western Palaeography: General Introduction 15h th. + 15h ex. LHISB317 Special palaeography of the medieval period 15h th. -
Modern languages
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LROMB102 Spanish I 15h th. + 60h ex. LROMB103 Italian I 15h th. + 60h ex. LCDLB011 German as a Receptive Language: Reading and Listening (German I) 30h th. LCDLB022 English 2 (level B1 or higher) 60h th.
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End-of-cycle work
Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block 1 2 3 LCLAB308 End of cycle work
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Latin language
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB102 Latin Language I 12 30h ex. 30h th. + 45h ex. -
Elective UE
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB009 Introduction to the Latin language 3 30h th. 30h th. LCLAB012_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors C 3 30h th. LCLAB007_Bloc 1 Reading of Latin texts 3 30h th. 15h th. LCLAB003_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors A 3 30h th. LCLAB011_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors B 3 30h th.
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Ancient Sciences
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB101 History of Antiquity 4 45h th. LARTB111_Bloc 1 Archaeology and Art history : Greek and Roman Antiquity 3 30h th. -
Elective UE
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB004_Bloc 1 Introduction to the Greek language 3 30h th. 30h th. LCLAB005_Bloc 1 Reading of Greek texts 3 22.5h th. 22.5h th. LCLAB006_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors A 3 30h th. 15h th. LCLAB013_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors 3 30h th. 15h th. LCLAB014_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors C 3 30h th. 15h th.
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Philosophy
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LHISB101 Religious Studies 3 30h th. LPHIB105 General introduction to philosophy 4 22.5h th. 22.5h th. -
French language and linguistics
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LROMB104 Synchronic Linguistics of Modern French I 5 30h th. + 30h ex. LROMB117 Practice of written French I 5 30h th. LROMB123_Bloc 1 History of the French language and its grammatical norms 4 30h th. -
Ancient and modern literature
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LLETB002 History of ancient literature and its legacies 4 30h th. LROMB109_Bloc 1 History of French Literature I 5 30h th. LROMB124 History of French literature (19th-21st century) 5 30h th.
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Latin language
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB205 Latin Language II 12 15h th. + 45h ex. 15h th. + 45h ex. LHISB202 Translation of medieval Latin texts I 3 15h th. 15h th. -
Elective UE
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB007 Reading of Latin texts 3 30h th. 15h th. LCLAB003 Explanation of Latin authors A 3 30h th. LCLAB011 Explanation of Latin authors B 3 30h th. LCLAB012 Explanation of Latin authors C 3 30h th.
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Ancient Sciences
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB212_LLAM Heuristics of Antiquity 3 30h th. -
Elective UE
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB005 Reading of Greek texts 3 22.5h th. 22.5h th. LCLAB006 Explanation of Greek authors A 3 30h th. 15h th. LCLAB013 Explanation of Greek authors 3 30h th. 15h th. LCLAB014 Explanation of Greek authors C 3 30h th. 15h th.
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Tools and methods for Romance studies
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LROMB214 Philology: editing of texts 3 15h th. -
History
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LHISB001_15h <unknown> 2 15h th. -
French language
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LROMB219 Written French Practices II 4 30h th. LROMB231 Historical linguistics of French and Romance languages 5 45h th. -
Linguistics
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LROMB218 General Linguistics I 5 30h th. + 15h ex. -
Ancient and modern literature
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LROMB228 Theory of literature 4 30h th. LROMB233 Literary analysis 4 30h th. LROMB327 Explanations by modern and contemporary French authors 4 30h th. LROMB229 Explanation of French texts from the Middle Ages (Old French) 5 30h th. LROMB330 Explanation of French texts from the Middle Ages (Middle French) 5 30h th. LCLAB209 History of Latin literature 4 22.5h th. 22.5h th.
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Latin language
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB306 Latin Language III 12 15h th. + 45h ex. 15h th. + 45h ex. LHISB316 Translation of medieval Latin texts II 3 15h th. 15h th. LCLAB003 Explanation of Latin authors A 3 30h th. LCLAB011 Explanation of Latin authors B 3 30h th. LCLAB012 Explanation of Latin authors C 3 30h th. -
Ancient Sciences
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB307 Tools and methods of Latin philology 3 15h th. 15h th. LCLAB006 Explanation of Greek authors A 3 30h th. 15h th. LCLAB013 Explanation of Greek authors 3 30h th. 15h th. LCLAB014 Explanation of Greek authors C 3 30h th. 15h th. -
Literature
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LROMB229 Explanation of French texts from the Middle Ages (Old French) 5 30h th. LROMB330 Explanation of French texts from the Middle Ages (Middle French) 5 30h th. LROMB327 Explanations by modern and contemporary French authors 4 30h th. LROMB339 Questions of literary history 4 30h th. LROMB228 Theory of literature 4 30h th. -
Tools and methods for Romance studies
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LROMB321_LLAM Methodology of literary and linguistic studies 4 30h th. -
Modules
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Literature, linguistics, media
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LLETB001 Books and digital culture 4 30h th. LROMB002 Introduction to the language of film 4 30h th. LROMB034 Fictional writing I 4 30h th. LROMB035 Fictional writing II 4 30h th. LROMB036 Spanish-American literature 4 30h th. LROMB037 Rhetoric and analysis of audiovisual discourse 4 30h th. LROMB038 The politics of literature 4 30h th. LROMB222 Sign Language 4 30h th. LROMB232 Comparative literature 4 30h th. LROMB303 General Linguistics II 4 30h th. LROMB312 Romance literature 4 30h th. LROMB313 Belgian French-language literature 4 30h th. LROMB318 General linguistic issues 4 30h th. -
History and archaeology
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LARTB009 Italic and Etruscan Antiquity 4 30h th. LARTB012 Archaeology and Art History. Modern times 4 30h th. LARTB011 Archaeology and art history. Middle Ages 4 30h th. LARTB028 Archaeology and Art History. Contemporary period 4 30h th. LARTB038 Roman antiquity 4 30h th. LCLAB301 Questions of ancient history 4 30h th. LLETB001 Books and digital culture 4 30h th. LHISB002 History of the Contemporary Era 4 30h th. LHISB003 History of Modern Times 4 30h th. LHISB004 History of the Middle Ages 4 30h th. LHISB310 Western Palaeography: General Introduction 2 15h th. + 15h ex. LHISB317 Special palaeography of the medieval period 2 15h th. -
Modern languages
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LROMB102 Spanish I 8 7h th. + 30h ex. 8h th. + 30h ex. LROMB103 Italian I 8 7h th. + 30h ex. 8h th. + 30h ex. LCDLB011 German as a Receptive Language: Reading and Listening (German I) 4 30h th. LCDLB022 English 2 (level B1 or higher) 4 30h th. 30h th.
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End-of-cycle work
Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter 1 2 LCLAB308 End of cycle work 7
Careers for Latin-French Experts
While most graduates in classical and modern languages and literature (Latin-French) go on to teach Latin and French, this program actually opens the door to a wide variety of career paths, some of which may be unexpected.
Teaching and Training
- Latin and/or French teacher at the upper secondary level
(the required certification is awarded through the Master’s in Education); - College instructor, particularly in programs preparing future teachers of Latin and French for lower secondary education. A specialized Master’s degree in teacher education is required for appointment;
- Teacher of French as a Foreign Language (FLE). Recent graduates can gain initial professional experience abroad as French language assistants, selected by Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI). A unique opportunity to promote the French language and Francophone culture in Belgium;
- Instructor at private language centers, continuing education organizations, or similar institutions.
Publishing and the Book Industry
- Priority access, through the master’s program, to the specialized track in publishing and the book industry;
- A variety of roles within the publishing chain, in both the print and digital book sectors: managing book series, proofreading, media relations for publications, and more;
- Jobs in bookstores, libraries, and documentation centers, at various levels of responsibility.
Academic research
- Teacher and/or researcher at universities or research institutions in Belgium and abroad (access to these positions requires a doctoral degree);
- Diverse research fields: in linguistics (primarily historical), in Latin, Neo-Latin, or French literature, and in cultural history from antiquity to the present day. Graduates’ expertise is particularly recognized in the study of the Renaissance and the Modern Era, periods based on abundant Latin documentation that remains largely unexploited or untranslated.
Culture, Media, and Communication
- Management and coordination of cultural projects within institutions such as cultural centers or poetry houses, theaters, festivals…
- Media professions: journalist, literary critic, or columnist in print, radio, or television media.
Other career opportunities
- Public service, at all levels (federal, community, regional, provincial, or local), in fields such as administration, culture, or international relations;
- Private and non-profit sectors: insurance, banking, consulting firms, non-governmental organizations…
Sought-after transferable skills
Some graduates now work in fields far removed from their initial training. Their academic background has, in fact, enabled them to develop transferable skills that are particularly valued in the job market, including:
- excellent command of the French language, both written and spoken;
- the ability to research, analyze, and synthesize high-quality information with rigor and a critical mindset;
- intellectual independence, creativity, and the ability to handle complex issues with ease.
By keeping their curiosity constantly alive and building on the experiences and connections they have accumulated throughout their studies—sometimes also by supplementing their education with additional degrees—our graduates can shape their career paths in a personalized way and with a high degree of autonomy.