Byzantine Studiesdepartment 17
Field of Study
Byzantine Studies
Byzantine Studies comprises history, culture and the language of the Eastern Roman Empire. This This [RH1]empire existed from the late Classical Ancient World to the end of the Middle Ages, that is, from the 4th century A.D. through the 15th century.
G 4th century A.D.. through the 15th century. Geographically, t[RH2]he Eastern Roman Empire geographically included the eastern Mediterranean area and adjacent regions, especially Asia Minor, Greece and the Balkans Balkan[RH3]s. The centre of this region was Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, which in former times was also called Eastern Rome or Byzanz Byzanz[RH4]. On the one hand, Byzantine Studies is focused [RH5]on linguistics and literary studies. And on the other, it emphasises the history and culture of the Byzantine Empire, which emerged from the eastern part of the declining Roman Empire in ancient times. Students of Byzantine Studies try to explain the contemporary in historical processes in the Balkan region, in Asia Minor and in the Middle East on the basis of medieval developments and those of early modern times. They elucidate the relations between [RH6]the history of religion and the humanities as well as between the oriental and occidental worlds. As a subject of linguistics and literary studies Byzantine Studies is also concerned with the [RH7]Greek language and the literature of the post classical epoch through the Middle Ages and until the beginnings of the modern Greek language and culture. Art History of the Eastern Roman Empire is taught at the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz in the Department of Christian Archaeology and Byzantine Art History.
Language of instruction
The language of instruction is German.
Degrees
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
The doctorate is normally an additional qualification following the completion of another degree degree[RH8]..
Student body --in the Winter Semester of 2000-01
Total number of students....approx. 29,500
International students...... approx. 16%
Total Byzantine Studies...... approx. 40
International students ...... approx. 10
Restrictions on admissions
Admission is not restricted. Please send your application to the Akademisches Auslandsamt (International Office).
Application deadlines: 15th July for the Winter Semester and 15th January for the Summer Semester
Start of Studies
October (Winter Semester) and April (Summer Semester)
Organisation
Undergraduate Studies
- 1st through 4th semester
- Intermediate exam
- Attending lectures and introductory seminars
- Goal: introduction to aspects of the field of study, and methods for acquiring language competence by reading texts in the original
Graduate Studies
5th through 9th semester
Certificates (Scheine)
Graduate Studies
- 5th – 9th Semester
- Certificates (Scheine)
- Final exams
- Attending lectures, practical classes and seminars
- Goal: to expand students' knowledge in preparation for independent research
Standard Period of Studies
9 Semesters (Master of Arts)
Foreign Language Skills and Other Information
Foreign language competence must be demonstrated by the time a student's undergraduate studies have been completedcompletion of undergraduate studies[RH9]. Proof Evidence can be provided by the school –leaving- certificate or a supplementary exam given by the department department[RH10]. Preparatory language courses are offered.
Required language competence according to the examination regulations:
Major subject for the M.A. degree: Latinum or a comparable certificate attesting to Latin proficiency; and an additional language which has been studied at school for three years and completed with a passing grade which has been studied in school for three years [RH11]and with at least a passing grade[RH12]; language competence in classical Greek (this must be demonstrated through participation in an advanced course in classical Greek).
The student's knowledge of Latin has to be demonstrated has to be demonstrated [RH13]by successful participation in a course for advanced learners.
Minor subject for M.A.: Latin and an
additional foreign language (one must be
studied in school for at least 5 years and the
other for at least 3 years, and and completed
with a passing the final grade has to be at least passing,;and and a [RH14]knowledge of
classical Greek has to be demonstrated
through successful participation in two
graduate seminars for upper level studies[RH15]). From Of the following
subjects, only one can be chosen for the
M.A. course in the course of studies for an M.A. degree with two major subjects main subjects[RH16]:
aAncient civilization, middle and
contemporary history, Eastern European
hHistory or Byzantine sStudies.
Study and Examination regulations
The study regulations outline the goals, contents and schedule progression of the course. They are based on the examination regulations, which specify prerequisites, procedures and evaluation the assessment of the intermediate and final examinations.
Objectives, subjects and the course of study are defined in the study regulations. The basis are the examination regulations that regulate the standards and assessments of the intermediate and final exams.
Examination and study regulations can be found in the Internet at at[RH17]:
Employment Opportunities
In Germany the a degree ins of this subject paves the way for employment in for [RH18] the following branchesareas:
Institutions of higher education, research facilities,Within and without [RH19]higher education institutes and research institutes, libraries, museums, media/journalism, tourism and adult education. teaching adults[RH20].
Departmental Advising
For questions related to the contents and organisation of the courses please contact the department by phone or email.
The Department Onlineinthe Internet[RH21]
Information and advice for prospective international students at the University of Mainz
- Akademisches Auslandsamt (International OfficeOffice of International Academic Exchange[RH22])
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität
D-55099 Mainz
Postal Visitors' address for visitors:
Forum 1, Room 00-121
Forum 1, Room 00-117 (only when school is in session)
Office hours: Mo., Tu., Th., Fr. 10-12 (limited office hours during semester breaks)
eMail:
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After In the having received the information for “foreign applicants“ you will find the information about admission and a brochure forof the International Office.Office of International Academic Exchange.
The application form for admission can be found under the following internet address:
- Registrar ´s Hotline
Information about studies and admission at the University of Mainz
Phone ++49 (0) 6131 - 39 22122
Mo.-Th. 9-4 p.m.16, Fr 9-1 p.m.13
- Information about language requirements and language courses offered at the University of Mainz Mainz[RH23]:
Information about studying in Germany
General information on studies and possibilities of for a scholarship:
Ddata base onabout courses offered at German institutions of higher educationhigher education institutions[RH24]:
Information about the test for German as a foreign language language[RH25]:
Information and Advising for Foreign Applicants to the University of Mainz
- Akademisches Auslandsamt
(International Office)
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität
D-55099 Mainz
Address for visitors:
Forum 1, Room 00-121
Forum 1, Room 00-117 (only when school the university is in session)
Office hours: Mo., Tu., Th., Fr. 10-12 (limited office hours during semester breaks)
eMail:
(You can click on the English version of our Web page here.)
If you click on 'Information for foreign applicants', you will find the information on admission to the University and the information brochure of the International Office.
You will find the application for admission at the following Internet address:
- Hotline for the Student Affairs Office
Information on Applying to and Studying at the University of Mainz
Phone: ++49 (0) 6131 - 39 22122
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Information on Language Requirements and Language Course Offerings at the University of Mainz Mainz[RH26].
General information on the course of studies and on scholarship opportunities:
Database including all courses of study at German institutions of higher education:
Information on the Test of German as a Foreign Language Language[RH27]:
Last updated in July 2002
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