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Qualification in Latin  
Advice for the supplement exam ("Latinum")
The Studienkolleg offers a supplement exam of qualification in Latin (so-called "Latinum") twice a year (in January and July), which is also accessible to external students. (Important dates)
 
The "Latinum" exam consist of two parts
1. Written exam
A slightly adapted text by Cicero has to be transferred into German within 180 minutes. Its length is about 180 words.
2. Oral exam
The students will be tested in morphology, grammar and translation abilities on the basis of short texts by Cicero. Participating in the oral exam is mandatory for passing the exam.
 
The grade of the written exam counts twice as much as the grade of the oral exam. Participants who failed the written part ("unsatisfactory", grade 6 on a scale 1 to 6) will not be allowed to take part in the oral part. Participants who failed the oral part ("unsatisfactory", grade 6 on a scale 1 to 6) have also failed the entire exam. The oral part has to be passed with "sufficient" (grade 4 on a scale of 1 to 6).
A failed exam can be repeated once.
 
Download of a supplement exam
An sample of a supplement exam ("Latinum") can be found under   Downloads.
 
Application date
Ask for application dates at the main office of the Studienkolleg by phone. Students of the LMU who take part in the preparation course for the Latinum will be informed by Dr. Stefan Merkle. An application form has to be filled in on time. External participants will be asked for an ID beforehand. Students who have passed the exam will receive a certificate.
 
Consultation
For further questions do not hesitate to contact OStRin Jakobeit-Nykiel as head of the Latin department. Individual appointments can be arranged by the main office of the Studienkolleg any time.