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History of the Study of Classical Antiquity (CL0107)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HCL-3-HSCA

This course deals with the way previous ancient historians and classical archaeologists have approached the study of the ancient world: a selection of people, themes and periods will be studied. The course also examines our own place within this tradition and modern approaches to some major controversies of the past.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A Pass in any Ancient History or Classical Archaeology subhonours course.

? Costs : None.

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 17:10 18:00 Central
Lecture Thursday 17:10 18:00 Central

? Additional Class Information : Semester 1 OR Semester 2

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of some of the major developments in the study
of the Classical world (both Ancient History and Classical
Archaeology). Understanding of the methodologies used in the past and their place within contemporary thinking at the time.
Greater critical awareness of current attitudes and
approaches to the classical world.

Assessment Information

One essay of 2500-3000 words (30%);
one (2-hour) degree examination (70%).

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel : (0131 6)50 3582
Email : E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Glenys Davies
Tel : (0131 6)50 3592
Email : G.M.Davies@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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