Philology, Literature and History of Antiquity (Classe LM-15)-Enrolled From
Master programme
A.Y. 2023/2024
LM-15 - Filologia, letterature e storia dell'antichità (EN)
The aim of the master programme in Philology, Literature and History of Antiquity is to provide students with in-depth training in the field of study traditionally defined as "Altertumswissenschaft". It is therefore meant to provide: secure knowledge of classical languages and literature, underpinned by a sound command of historical and theoretical linguistics as well as of philological tools; full mastering of methods and techniques for a critical approach to ancient sources (literary, linguistic, documentary, epigraphical, numismatic, archaeological, papyrological, etc.); clear awareness of the impact of ancient civilisation and classical heritage on the development of modern culture.
The master programme in Classics provides broad-spectrum professional skills to be used for career opportunities requiring advanced knowledge in the area of Humanities, the ability to produce and interpret texts as well as the ability to critically manage information. The employment opportunities open to graduates possessing a Masters degree in Philology, Literature and History of the Antiquity include work in areas such as those of publishing, editing, communication, public relations, information management, management of the cultural heritage, management of research centres in the field of the Humanities (libraries, archives, museums, boards for the management of cultural heritage, etc.), text production and human resources. The programme is also aimed at offering students the possibility to obtain credits (ECTS) in the appropriate disciplines necessary to qualify for training as a secondary-school teacher. Graduates with a Master's degree in Classics also qualify for access to PhD and second level Master's programmes within their area of specialization.
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Applicants to the degree programme must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's graduates in Cultural Heritage (L-1), Humanities (L-10), History ( L-42), must have earned the following credits (CFU):
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET 10 academic field (Italian literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/02 academic field (Greek language and literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/04 academic field (Latin language and literature)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/02 academic field (Greek history)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/03 academic field (Roman history)
9 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-ANT/07 (Classical archeology)
- M-STO/01 (Medieval history)
- M-STO/02 (Modern history)
- M-STO/06 )History of religions)
- L-FIL-LET/08 (Medieval and humanistic Latin literature)
- L-FIL-LET/12 (Italian linguistics)
- Bachelor's graduates from all other degree classes must have earned the following credits (CFU):
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET 10 academic field (Italian literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/02 academic field (Greek language and literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/04 academic field (Latin language and literature)
9 CFU in the L-LIN/01 academic field (Glottology and linguistics)
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/05 academic field (Classical philology)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/02 academic field (Greek history)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/03 academic field (Roman history)
6 CFU in the M-FIL/07 academic field (History of ancient philosophy)
6 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-LIN/03 (French literature)
- L-LIN/05 (Spanish literature)
- L-LIN/10 (English literature)
- L-LIN/13 (German literature)
9 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-ANT/07 (Classical archaeology)
- M-STO/01 (Medieval history)
- M-STO/02 (Modern history)
- M-STO/06 (History of religions)
- L-FIL-LET/08 (Medieval and humanistic Latin literature)
- L-FIL-LET/12 (Italian linguistics)
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher, under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a Bachelor's degree programme through SLAM courses and tests. The test must have been passed within the last four years. It will be assessed administratively, without the applicant having to attach any certificates;
- Placement Test delivered by the University Language Centre (SLAM), which will take place according to the schedule posted to the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be invited to take the test through the admission procedure.
Candidates who do not sit or pass the placement test will have until 31 December 2022 to obtain and submit a recognized certificate to SLAM.
Students who do not meet the requirement by 31 December will not be admitted to the Master's degree programme and may not sit further tests.
In order to be admitted to academic year 2022-2023, candidates must meet all admission requirements (degree, any single exams, English language proficiency) by December 31, 2022.
The application for admission to the Master's degree programme must be submitted no later than August 26, 2022.
Enrolment will be open from April 1 to September 30, 2022, while those who graduate by December 31, 2022 must enrol by January 16, 2023.
At the time of submitting the application for admission, students who have not yet graduated and intend to enrol on this programme must have earned at least 130 credits in their Bachelor's degree programme.
Admission assessment
Candidates must meet curricular requirements and have achieved a degree mark higher than 95, as well as holding the above-mentioned English language certificate. Candidates with a degree mark lower than 96 will go through an orientation interview with an admission board. In any case, the board may require the candidate to sit for an interview at its discretion.
- Bachelor's graduates in Cultural Heritage (L-1), Humanities (L-10), History ( L-42), must have earned the following credits (CFU):
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET 10 academic field (Italian literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/02 academic field (Greek language and literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/04 academic field (Latin language and literature)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/02 academic field (Greek history)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/03 academic field (Roman history)
9 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-ANT/07 (Classical archeology)
- M-STO/01 (Medieval history)
- M-STO/02 (Modern history)
- M-STO/06 )History of religions)
- L-FIL-LET/08 (Medieval and humanistic Latin literature)
- L-FIL-LET/12 (Italian linguistics)
- Bachelor's graduates from all other degree classes must have earned the following credits (CFU):
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET 10 academic field (Italian literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/02 academic field (Greek language and literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/04 academic field (Latin language and literature)
9 CFU in the L-LIN/01 academic field (Glottology and linguistics)
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/05 academic field (Classical philology)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/02 academic field (Greek history)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/03 academic field (Roman history)
6 CFU in the M-FIL/07 academic field (History of ancient philosophy)
6 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-LIN/03 (French literature)
- L-LIN/05 (Spanish literature)
- L-LIN/10 (English literature)
- L-LIN/13 (German literature)
9 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-ANT/07 (Classical archaeology)
- M-STO/01 (Medieval history)
- M-STO/02 (Modern history)
- M-STO/06 (History of religions)
- L-FIL-LET/08 (Medieval and humanistic Latin literature)
- L-FIL-LET/12 (Italian linguistics)
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher, under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a Bachelor's degree programme through SLAM courses and tests. The test must have been passed within the last four years. It will be assessed administratively, without the applicant having to attach any certificates;
- Placement Test delivered by the University Language Centre (SLAM), which will take place according to the schedule posted to the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be invited to take the test through the admission procedure.
Candidates who do not sit or pass the placement test will have until 31 December 2022 to obtain and submit a recognized certificate to SLAM.
Students who do not meet the requirement by 31 December will not be admitted to the Master's degree programme and may not sit further tests.
In order to be admitted to academic year 2022-2023, candidates must meet all admission requirements (degree, any single exams, English language proficiency) by December 31, 2022.
The application for admission to the Master's degree programme must be submitted no later than August 26, 2022.
Enrolment will be open from April 1 to September 30, 2022, while those who graduate by December 31, 2022 must enrol by January 16, 2023.
At the time of submitting the application for admission, students who have not yet graduated and intend to enrol on this programme must have earned at least 130 credits in their Bachelor's degree programme.
Admission assessment
Candidates must meet curricular requirements and have achieved a degree mark higher than 95, as well as holding the above-mentioned English language certificate. Candidates with a degree mark lower than 96 will go through an orientation interview with an admission board. In any case, the board may require the candidate to sit for an interview at its discretion.
The Department supports students' international mobility, through:
- Erasmus+ 'call for study': thanks to agreements signed by the Department with some UE Universities (Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Czech republic, Spain, Hungary, to which Swiss confederation and United Kingdom must be added), students can apply for about 40 fellowships. Funding allows students for study-abroad experiences (courses and exams) that will be recognized by Unimi, if they comply with the 'learning agreement' that must be signed before departure and approved by the Department's Erasmus committee.
- Erasmus+ 'Traineeship': funding allows students to do traineeships based at UE academic or research institutions (Swiss confederation included). Applicants to the Summer call should identify a host institution autonomously, whereas the Fall call offers traineeships based on the agreements signed by Unimi, among which some are offered by the Department.
- 'Thesis abroad' programme: funding allows students of Master degree to can carry out their thesis work at academic and research institutions abroad, with no geographical restriction.
- Erasmus+ 'call for study': thanks to agreements signed by the Department with some UE Universities (Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Czech republic, Spain, Hungary, to which Swiss confederation and United Kingdom must be added), students can apply for about 40 fellowships. Funding allows students for study-abroad experiences (courses and exams) that will be recognized by Unimi, if they comply with the 'learning agreement' that must be signed before departure and approved by the Department's Erasmus committee.
- Erasmus+ 'Traineeship': funding allows students to do traineeships based at UE academic or research institutions (Swiss confederation included). Applicants to the Summer call should identify a host institution autonomously, whereas the Fall call offers traineeships based on the agreements signed by Unimi, among which some are offered by the Department.
- 'Thesis abroad' programme: funding allows students of Master degree to can carry out their thesis work at academic and research institutions abroad, with no geographical restriction.
Attending courses is strongly recommended. However, each course offers an ad-hoc syllabus for non-attending students. Workshop attendance is mandatory.
Courses list
Optional programme year
Compulsory activity
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Latin Literature Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/04 |
| Greek Literature Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
C.1 - 12 ECTS (6 + 6 ECTS) IN TWO OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS OTHERS THAN THOSE ALREADY CHOSEN FROM A PREVIOUS GROUP
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Greek Language Ma | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| Ancient Numismatics Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ANT/04 |
| Classical Mythology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/06 |
| Early Christianity | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/07 |
| Egyptian Archaeology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/02 |
| History of Classical Tradition | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/05 |
| Indology Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/18 |
| Latin Language Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/04 |
| Roman Art and Archaeology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ANT/07 |
| Sanskrit Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/18 |
| Archaelogy and History of the Ancient Near East | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/05 |
| Archaeology in Pre-Roman Italy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/06 |
| Archaeology of Magna Grecia | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/07 |
| Economic and Social History of Classical Antiquity | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/03 |
| Etruscology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/06 |
| Greek and Latin Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/05 |
| Greek Art and Archaeology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/07 |
| Greek Epigraphy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/02 |
| Greek History Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/02 |
| Hebrew Language and Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/08 |
| Historical Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/01 |
| History of Ancient Philosophy (MA) | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/07 |
| History of Medieval Philosophy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/08 |
| Latin Epigraphy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/03 |
| Medieval Latin Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/08 |
| Medieval Latin Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/08 |
| New Testament | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/06 |
| Papyrology (MA) | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/05 |
| Roman History Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/03 |
| Teaching Latin Language and Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/04 |
| Textual Transmission of Greek Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| Theatrical Literature of Ancient Greece | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| Theoretical Linguistics Ma | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/01 |
a - 6 ECTS IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Greek Language Ma | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| Latin Language Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/04 |
a.1 - 12 ECTS (6 + 6 ECTS) IN TWO OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Epigraphy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/02 |
| Greek History Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/02 |
| Latin Epigraphy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/03 |
| Roman History Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/03 |
b - 12 ECTS (6 + 6 ECTS) IN TWO OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Mythology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/06 |
| History of Classical Tradition | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/05 |
| Greek and Latin Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/05 |
| Historical Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/01 |
| Papyrology (MA) | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/05 |
c - 12 ECTS (6 + 6 ECTS) IN TWO OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | M-STO/04 |
| Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | Over several sessions | M-GGR/01 |
| Medieval History | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | M-STO/01 |
| Modern History | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | M-STO/02 |
| Philosophy of Language | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | M-FIL/05 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-DEA/01 |
| Egyptian Archaeology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/02 |
| Germanic Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/15 |
| History of Medieval Art | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ART/01 |
| Indology Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/18 |
| Romance Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Sanskrit Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/18 |
| Social and Environmental Psychology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-PSI/05 |
| 19th and 20th Century Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Archaelogy and History of the Ancient Near East | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/05 |
| Comparative Romance Languages and Literatures | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Hebrew Language and Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/08 |
| History of Ancient Philosophy (MA) | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/07 |
| History of Italian Language Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| History of Medieval Philosophy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/08 |
| Medieval Latin Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/08 |
| Medieval Latin Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/08 |
| Medieval, Humanistic and Renaissance Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/10 |
| Modern Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/10 |
| New Testament | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/06 |
| Provencal Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Romance Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Social Anthropology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-DEA/01 |
| Teaching Italian Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/10 |
d - Moreover, the student must earn 6 ECTS (3 + 3 ECTS) in other training activities, which are assessed with a pass or fail score. These credits can be earned through the workshops proposed or approved by the degree programme, internships or a certificate of foreign languages knowledge (level B2).
e - The student also has 12 ECTS available for electives. These credits can be allocated to in-depth study of subjects already included in the study plan, within the maximum number of credits awarded by these courses, or they can be allocated to a course other than those included in the study the plan.
Final activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | 27 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
Course location
Milano
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof.ssa Laura Neri
Docenti tutor
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Reference structures
Contacts
- Department of Literary Studies, Philology and Linguistics
Via Festa del Perdono 7 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
http://www.studilefili.unimi.it/ecm/home - Academic services
Dipartimento di Studi letterari, filologici e linguistici, via Festa del Perdono 7 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
https://flsa.cdl.unimi.it/it
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