Research
The Fontes Antiquitatis research center
Teachers in the Department of Classical Languages and Literatures are also researchers, specializing in a wide range 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 ".
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Research at the University of Namur
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The Research Administration (ADRE) is at the disposal of researchers and partners in terms of funding, sound management and valorization of research projects.
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Learn more about all the services reserved for researchers at the University of Namur, from Masters to qualified researchers.
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Service to society
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.
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Department activities
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.
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Testimonials
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
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Department of French and Romance Languages and Literatures
These studies enable the development of an in-depth knowledge of Romance languages and, mainly through literature, of a culture, of which they are one of the fundamental vehicles: the French domain in all cases and, depending on the options chosen, the Spanish or Italian domain.These languages and their literatures are studied both in their historical forms and in their contemporary configurations. These studies develop theoretical knowledge in linguistic and literary registers, and particular attention is paid to the critical dimension of knowledge and analytical frameworks.
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Studies
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.
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Research
The department's research concerns 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.
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Service to society
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.
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French and Romance languages and literature
You're still under the spell of the book you've just finished. Such talent makes you dream. It gives you, once again, the desire to learn more about this beautiful French language, to discover its literature and authors, and to develop your analytical, critical and writing skills.Studying French and Romance languages and literature will give you the opportunity to develop all these skills and turn your passion into a powerful tool for professional integration.
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Germanic languages and literature
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." - Nelson MandelaStudying Germanic languages and literature offers you much more than mastering communication in Dutch, English or German.It also offers you a "journey" through the linguistic, literary, cultural, socio-political and media landscapes of Dutch-, English- or German-speaking countries, and enables you to acquire intercultural skills in high demand on the Belgian and international job markets.
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English unit
Studying English: "Why, do I already speak it?"
Is it true that everyone speaks English? Yes and no. Certainly, English is everywhere and inescapable, with at least two billion speakers worldwide, the majority of whom do not have it as their mother tongue. As the international lingua franca par excellence, English no longer belongs particularly to the English, but serves as a tool for intercultural communication on a global scale. However, when you decide to study English at university, it's because you want to go beyond the simple tool of communication - useful, ubiquitous, but not necessarily loved - to discover the historical, linguistic and cultural nuances that arouse the passion of Anglophiles. Studying English at the University of Namur also means listening to accents from all over the world, immersing yourself in the history of cultures and language, opening up to other worlds imagined through literary productions, learning to appreciate and analyze films, sketches, Internet memes and many other artistic productions... all the while working to make progress in mastering the language in both written and spoken form. The teachers and researchers in the English Unit who accompany you in your studies have, in their day-to-day work, a wealth of international experience in the world of English studies. In this way, your teachers enrich their courses and exercises with new perspectives, methods and ideas emerging from the vast world of scientific research. And some of you will take the step into the international arena yourselves in the third year of undergraduate study, by going away for a semester on an Erasmus trip to Canterbury or Cork, for example! If this appeals to you, come and discover our programs and our team, and take your place in the driver's seat of your apprenticeship! See you soon?
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Faculty of Philosophy and Letters - English Unit
Emma-Louise Silva
+ 32 81 72 41 76
emma-louise.silva@unamur.be
Faculty of Philosophy and Letters - English Unit
Lieven Vandelanotte
+ 32 81 72 41 73
lieven.vandelanotte@unamur.be
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Teaching
As a language learner, and a fortiori of English, in the 21st century, we're spoiled: we can create a kind of "immersion" at home and tailored to us by listening to target-language radio channels on the internet every day, watching series and films in their original version on Netflix or on TV, reading articles about anything that interests us online, or communicating with people all over the world on social networks. It's a good start, but to get regular feedback, improve, deepen our knowledge, and open up to sometimes little-known cultural horizons, we need guidance provided by pros. As the poet D.J. Enright wrote, "It takes a long time to learn a new language; / But one almost gets there in the end". There are no short cuts, but we can get you on the right track! So, in the Germanic Languages and Literatures program at UNamur, we organize lots of course-related exercises in small groups, encouraging interactivity and dialogue, with a particular emphasis on conversation. We also try to build a cultural space of our own on our "fifth floor", where our department is located. Examples for English include:sessions devoted to the screening of English-language films in Block 1 and Block 2;a monthly "book club", in a convivial atmosphere (teatime!), in Block 2; workshops and didactic projects linked to the various courses, such as the series of presentations around "keywords and icons of Anglophone cultures"; visits to exhibitions or evenings at the cinema; theatrical performances; our traditional "Christmas party"; didactic trips every two or three years, to London, Edinburgh or elsewhere still. To give you an initial idea of the course content, take a look at the first-year course descriptions... ... in the 1st term: English Language Proficiency History of English Literature and Civilization I ... in 2nd trimester: English Linguistics Analysis of English-language literary texts I For the complete program in Germanic languages and literatures, see this page.
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