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The History Department's research is organized around three chronological axes and four major themes structured into research clusters.

Training courses The Department of Classical Languages and Literatures, in partnership with the Department of Romance Languages, is organizing the bachelor's degree in Ancient and Modern Languages and Letters (Latin-French). This course lies at the crossroads of two complementary fields - Latin and French - and studies them from a linguistic and literary perspective. This bachelor's degree provides access, in the original language, to the founding texts of our culture, from Antiquity to the present day. In addition, teachers in the Department of Classical Languages and Literatures provide the Latin, Greek and History of Antiquity courses that are part of the curriculum for most bachelor's degrees in the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters: French and Romance Languages and Literatures, History, History of Art and Archaeology and Philosophy. Special features A specific feature of Latin and Greek teaching at UNamur is the three-level structure: Initiation / Text Reading / Explanation of authors. On arrival in 1st year, whether or not they took Latin or Greek in secondary school, students can choose the course best suited to their level. This makes it possible to gradually acquire the knowledge (grammar and vocabulary) needed to translate and understand literary texts and Latin and Greek inscriptions. The department's teachers are committed to providing students with regular, personalized support, in the spirit of the companionship implemented in the training of craftsmen. Studies should also be an opportunity to enlarge horizons: in addition to the various and varied activities organized by the department, the Bachelor's program in Latin-French offers the possibility of a Erasmus stay in 3rd year, notably in France and Italy. Image Bachelor's degree in ancient and modern languages and literature (Latin-French) Discover the specific features and advantages of studying Latin-French at UNamur, along with student testimonials. Read more PhD It's also possible to continue your training with a PhD in a research unit or center. Registrations for PhDs are open all year round. Find all the information on the PhD registration procedure on the registration department pages. Follow the daily life of a bachelor Facebook Find out more about the Department of Classical Languages and Literatures SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Home See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Research See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Activities See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Service to society See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Members See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Contact See content

The "Fontes Antiquitatis" research center Teachers in the Department of Classical Languages and Literatures are also researchers, specializing in a wide variety of fields: Egyptology, Greek economic history, Latin and neo-Latin literature, ideology of power in Rome, Greek and Roman numismatics, reception of antiquity... They carry out their scientific activities mainly within the framework of the research centerFontes Antiquitatis, integrated into the PaTHs Institute. Scientific review Department members are also involved in the management of the Société des Études classiques, which publishes the revue scientifiqueLes Études classiques, distributed by Peeters. This journal, founded in 1932, publishes works devoted to Greek and Latin languages and literatures and to the sciences of antiquity each year. The journal doubles as a collection of monographs, the "Collection d'Études classiques ". Research at the University of Namur Research All the information you need about research (institutes, themes, projects, publications, services for researchers, etc.). ADRE The Research Administration (ADRE) is at the disposal of researchers and partners in terms of funding, sound management and valorization of research projects. Services for researchers Learn more about all the services reserved for researchers at the University of Namur, from Masters to qualified researchers. Find out more about the Department of Classical Languages and Literatures SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Home See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } The studies See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Activities See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Service to society See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Members See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Contact See content

Through their teaching and research activities, members of the Department of Classical Languages and Literatures are led to reflect daily on the place of Latin, Greek and ancient history in our society, and on the role these disciplines can play in intellectual training and the development of a nuanced and "offbeat" view of the contemporary world. They are keen to share their experience and reflections beyond the University, notably through lecture courses or publications aimed at a wide audience.

As a complement to courses, the Department of Classical Languages and Literatures offers students a series of "extra-academic" activities that provide opportunities to deepen subject study and broaden horizons beyond university audiences.

Juliette, Léa and Sarah, students in the first bachelor's degree program in Latin-French (2019-2021) We were the first to take this new Latin-French bachelier and to be able to "test drive" this unique curriculum. This course, which we believe brings together the best of the Classics and Romance languages, enables us to broaden our horizons between the past and the future, in order to better understand our current society. We look forward to continuing our journey, surrounded by attentive and passionate teachers, to eventually become the language specialists we aspire to be. Yasmine, Latin-French student What path led you to a bachelor's degree in Latin-French? I began my humanities by taking the Latin option solely on the advice of the headmistress of my school, because, me, I wasn't even able to define Latin as a language, but the passion communicated through arguments had convinced me. I then spent two fulfilling years during which I studied vocabulary, grammar but also a whole new culture on different levels: architectural, literary, historical... As my school didn't offer Latin in third year, I opted for the strong science option which I later supplemented with four hours of mathematics. I liked these subjects. So, like many of my current fellow students, I naturally continued along the science path until a visit to the SIEP fair... At this fair, I learned about a special feature of the Latin-French bachelier in Namur: the three-level organization of Latin and Greek courses. The opportunity to study Latin again, going back to basics, appealed to me. That's how I dared to reorient myself towards literary studies. How far along are you in your training? I'm currently in the second year of a bachelor's degree in ancient and modern languages and literature. My training allows me to acquire linguistic and literary skills. What I particularly appreciate is my growing ability to access the thoughts of authors whatever the century! From Cicero to Rimbaud to a mysterious Païen de Maisières, I explore the French language from every angle, both through its primitive states (Old and Middle French) and through its mother tongue, Latin. What do you plan to do in later life? I plan to continue my training at UCLouvain, where you can do either a didactic master's degree or a master's degree with an in-depth focus. I'm interested in the latter. More specifically, I'm thinking of taking the specialized finality in Roman civilization and contemporary French studies. Follow your passion! Many people choose their course of study based on their desired career. But studies are for what they are. Then there are the opportunities that can take you to a country or professional sector that was not expected! Yasmine Latin-French student

The department organizes the three-year Bachelor's degree in French and Romance Languages and Literatures. Training for Romanists consists of general courses (modern literatures, philosophy, history, art history) and specialty courses (history and theory of literature, Spanish or Italian, linguistics). Teaching is multifaceted: lectures, exercises in small groups, seminars and personal work.

The department's research work covers the fields of literary theory, French and Belgian French-language literature, comparative literature, philology and text editing, Spanish, Italian, sign languages, oral French practices and the epistemology of language sciences.

The teaching and research activities carried out within it give the Department of French and Romance Languages and Literatures the opportunity to intersect with the expectations of the society in which it is embedded.

General toolsFree online encyclopedias and dictionariesThe computerized treasure trove of the French languageThe DictionaryLiteratureFabulaTextylesGallicaMédias 19SociusTextylesLinguisticsThe Linguist List The portal for linguists and linguistics (discussion list, announcements, publications, tools, specialized bibliographic databases, etc.)Texto Electronic journal of text semanticsCairn 70 humanities and social science journals on the Internet (including Works in Linguistics)Romanic languagesUCL Center for Hispanic Studies Activities, grammar exercises, useful links, etc.Association des hispanistes du BeneluxConsejería de Educación de España en Bélgica

The Physics Department's research today focuses on the study of inert or living materials, various forms of radiation, and their interactions. The Department of Physics is divided into 5 promising and original research themes, explored within several Research Institutes and supported by technological platforms.

Speech by the Rector, Annick Castiaux, at the 2025-2026 Official opening of the academic year ceremony on September 25, 2025.