Latinum
The Latinum (from Latin examen Latinum , Latin examination ' ) is proof of Latin language skills.
Germany
background
Since 1979 the Latinum (" KMK -Latinum", an agreement of the German Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs) has taken the place of the formerly common "large" or "small" Latinum in some German states . In many federal states there is the possibility to continue to acquire the small or large Latinum in addition to the Latinum; The Latinum itself is called “normal”, “middle”, or, if it is listed next to the large Latinum, as “simple Latinum” in the student jargon for reasons of differentiation.
The KMK agreement was amended in 2005. Four years, in most federal states even five years, participation in ascending Latin lessons or participation in a written and oral examination are the prerequisites for the Latinum on the Abitur certificate. It confirms successful participation with a final grade of "sufficient" (five points) or better. In contrast to this, the Saarland also receives the Large Latinum, if you only meet the requirements for the Small Latinum, but have taken Greek as a third foreign language continuously up to the Abitur.
Anyone who did not acquire the Latinum during their school days, but needs it as a prerequisite for certain subjects, can receive it after a supplementary examination for the Abitur . In many places there are intensive courses that prepare for this exam during the semester break. Most universities also offer Latin courses (some of these are now also paid for).
| grade | separate test necessary |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| from | until finally | ||
| Latinum | 5 or 6 | 10 | No |
| 7th | 11 | No | |
| 8 or 9 | 12 | No | |
| 11 | 12 | Yes | |
| great latinum |
5, 6 or 7 | 12 | No |
| 9 | 12 | Yes | |
Study requirement Latinum
In some humanities subjects at German universities, the Latinum or knowledge of Latin equivalent to the Latinum is required. This applies not only to theology and archeology, but also to modern languages, philosophy and history. The latter two can now be studied at some universities at least up to the Bachelor's degree without proof of the Latinum. At some universities, the Latinum can also be replaced in some subjects by proven knowledge of another modern foreign language, but this option is usually only given if there is a corresponding major within the subject (e.g. modern and contemporary history). Today the Latinum is no longer required for studying human and veterinary medicine or law.
Switzerland
In Switzerland , a high school student can acquire the large or small Latinum. The large Latinum is awarded to those who complete a Matura with a major in Latin with a sufficient grade, therefore attended Latin classes at least from the 9th to the 12th year and have passed a written and oral Matura. Courses for the small Latinum start in the middle of the 9th grade and last until the end of the 12th year and take three weekly lessons. They are aimed at both secondary school students and students who already had Latin in their first two years. They usually only have to attend classes after a year, but they also have to write the exams. Proof is given of whose average of the last two grades and a written and oral Matura examination is sufficient.
The small Latinum is a prerequisite for studying European languages, history, theology and some other humanities courses. A few years ago, compulsory Latin was abolished for medicine and many other courses. It is not necessary to be in possession of the small Latinum when starting your studies. This can be acquired at the university in a semester intensive course or parallel to the bachelor's degree. The universities issue lists of the courses for which the Latinum is required.
Austria
Unlike in Germany, the Latinum is mandatory for the diploma courses in human medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and law as well as for all humanities studies such as history, art history or Romance studies.
As a rule, the Latinum does not have to be presented at the start of the course, but can be submitted within a certain period (before the end of the first part of the course or, in the case of bachelor’s courses, before the degree).
No Latinum is required for those who have successfully completed Latin lessons at a grammar school for at least four years. This means that Latin lessons were attended up to the Matura, in the Realgymnasium that is a total of 13 hours. As part of the school's autonomy , however, it is permitted to reduce Latin lessons to 10 hours; no Latinum is required here either. An exception or deferral of proof of knowledge of Latin is usually not possible.
See also
Web links
- Information on admission and registration for the state Latinum examination as well as a comprehensive list of all examination locations
- Homepage of the German Association of Classical Philologists
Individual evidence
- ↑ KMK agreement on the Latinum and Graecum (PDF; 203 kB)
- ↑ School and examination regulations for the upper school level and the Abitur examination in Saarland (GOS-VO). (PDF) In: Minister for Education and Culture of the Sarland. July 2, 2007, accessed on July 24, 2018 (§§ 65, 67ff).
- ↑ As examples here the University of Münster: language requirements , the University of Freiburg / Br .: language requirements and the University of Würzburg: language requirements