Course overview
This course is designed to give students a broad overview into Classics and its sub-disciplines and to provide students with advanced training in research methodology. The course is divided into four sections: introductory methods and research skills; literary studies; historical/cultural studies; archaeology. A key issue or problem relating to the Classical world will be tackled in the weekly seminar; students are expected to contribute to the seminars by doing the set readings and participating in the discussion. They will also give a presentation and submit research papers on two of the topics during the semester.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of a wide range of Classics related fields and the issues and problems associated with them.
- Show proficiency in applying different research methodologies within the various sub-disciplines of Classics.
- Present clear and coherent expositions, both verbally and in writing, of complex problems associated with the Classics disciplineand possible solutions to them.
- Demonstrate advanced cognitive skills in analysing and synthesising knowledge
- Demonstrate skill in digital technology appropriate to the study of Classics, Archaeology or Ancient histoyr
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