Political Criticism and Dissidence in the Graeco-Roman World (U03335)

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

This course explores the ways in which political issues are explored and manipulated by Greek and Roman writers from Aristophanes and Plato to Tacitus and Pliny. There is a particular focus on how politically subordinate classes could (or could not) express criticism of their rulers, their state, and its political ideology.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first or second level course in Ancient History of Classical Literature, or equivalent.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : In order for a student from outwith Classics to be enrolled, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Classical Literature in Translation, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E)

Other subject areas

Ancient History, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
12/01/2007	11:00	13:00	Room G.02, William Robertson Building	Central	Enrolment on this course is pre-seeded. Any DoS who wants to sign up a student should consult a Classics secretary.

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Knowledge of some aspects of the political criticism and dissidence in the Greek and Roman world;
- Some knowledge and understanding of significant literary texts;
- Some understanding of the nature of ancient political ideology;
- Ability to use a range of evidence critically;
- Bibliographical research skills.

Transferable skills:-
- Written communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to deal independently with a complex body of information
- Ability to produce a concise summary