Department of Classics, School of Humanities

ANCIENT HISTORY

(Department of Classics, School of Humanities)

See also Classical Studies

There are three modules of 20 credits each:

CL1CAGreek and Roman Civilizations A: Fifth-Century Athens

CL1CBGreek and Roman Civilizations B: Rome in the Augustan Age

CL1GMGreek Myths

There are also language modules of 20 credits each:

CL1L1Latin 1

CL2L2Latin 2

CL2L3Latin 3

CL1G1Ancient Greek 1

CL2G2Ancient Greek 2

CL2G3Ancient Greek 3

Prerequisites if taken as a “Subsidiary Subject”: None

Number restrictions if taken as a ‘subsidiary subject’:Numbers on the modules CL1CA, CL1CB, CL1GM will restricted. Please ensure that you have selected a reserve choice on your Module Selection Form.

Intended Degree Programme / Compulsory
Credits in this Subject / Compulsory Modules / Maximum Credits in this Subject
Single Subject / 40 / CL1CA and
CL1CB / 80
Joint Subject / 40 / CL1CA and
CL1CB / 80*
“Subsidiary Subject” / 20 / Any / 60

CL1CA Greek and Roman Civilizations A (Fifth-Century Athens)

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / DrEmma Aston
Prerequisites / See above
Modules excluded / None
Terms in which taught / Autumn
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / Mon 11.00-11.50 AND Wed 12.00-12.50

This module aims to provide students, both beginners and those with some experience of the field, with a general knowledge and understanding of Classical Greek history and culture as exemplified by Athens in the fifth century BC. Students will also acquire basic skills of source-criticism and literary, visual and historical analysis. Lectures provide an outline of the century’s history and address topics such as democracy, Athenian attitudes to outsiders and barbarians, drama, art, gender and sexuality, philosophy, and medicine. The topics are pursued further in seminars which focus on a selection of relevant ancient texts and images. One seminar, on Greek vase-painting, is held in the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology located within the classics department.

CL1CB Greek And Roman Civilizations B (Rome in the Augustan Age)

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / DrEmma Aston
Prerequisites / See above
Modules excluded / None
Terms in which taught / Spring
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / Mon 11.00-11.50 AND Wed 12.00-12.50

This module aims to provide students, both beginners and those with some experience of the field, with a general knowledge and understanding of Roman history and culture as exemplified by the reign of the Emperor Augustus. Students will also acquire basic skills of source-criticism and literary, visual and historical analysis. Lectures provide an outline of the events of the period as well as their Roman Republican background. A range of topics will be addressed, such as war and civil war, slavery, propaganda, Virgil’s Aeneid, the Roman love poets, and Augustan art and architecture. The topics are pursued further in seminars which focus on a selection of relevant ancient texts and images.

CL1GM Greek Myths

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / Dr Barbara Goff
Prerequisites / See above
Modules excluded / None
Terms in which taught / last 5 weeks autumn, first 5 weeks spring
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / Tues 14.00-14.50 AND Fri 11.00-11.50

This module aims to provide students, both beginners and those with some experience of the field, with a general knowledge and understanding of the major narratives and themes of Greek myths. Students will be introduced to the major sources, both literary and visual, and will also have the opportunity to consider various forms in which Greek myths have survived into later cultures. Greek myths are crucial to an understanding of ancient societies and have been very influential in later cultures. This module approaches them thematically, drawing on ancient sources and modern interpretations alike. The module also explores the afterlife of Greek myths in later cultures, and thus helps to provide a good grounding for further study in both Classics and other branches of the humanities.

Please refer to the section on Classics for Module Descriptions:

CL1L1Latin 1

CL2L2Latin 2

CL2L3Latin 3

CL1G1Ancient Greek 1

CL2G2Ancient Greek 2

CL2G3Ancient Greek 3

CLASSICAL STUDIES

(Department of Classics, School of Humanities)

There are three modules of 20 credits each:

CL1CAGreek and Roman Civilizations A: Fifth-Century Athens

CL1CBGreek and Roman Civilizations B: Rome in the Augustan Age

CL1GMGreek Myths

Prerequisites if taken as a “Subsidiary Subject”: None

Number restrictions if taken as a ‘subsidiary subject’:Numbers on the modules CL1CA, CL1CB, CL1GM will be restricted. Please ensure that you have selected a reserve choice on your Module Selection Form.

Intended Degree Programme / Compulsory Credits in this Subject / Compulsory Modules / Maximum Credits in this Subject
Single Subject / 40 / CL1CA and
CL1CB / 80
Joint Subject / 40 / CL1CA and
CL1CB / 80*
“Subsidiary Subject” / 20 / Any / 60

Please refer to the section on Ancient History for Module Descriptions:

CL1CAGreek and Roman Civilizations A: Fifth-Century Athens

CL1CBGreek And Roman Civilizations B: Rome in the Augustan Age

CL1GMGreek Myths

Please refer to the section on Classics for Module Descriptions:

CL1L1Latin 1

CL2L2Latin 2

CL2L3Latin 3

CL1G1Ancient Greek 1

CL2G2Ancient Greek 2

CL2G3Ancient Greek 3

CLASSICS

(Department of Classics, School of Humanities)

Students with an A level in Latin or Ancient Greek, or equivalent, may take:

CL2L3Latin 3 (20 credits)

CL2G3Ancient Greek 3 (20 credits)

Students with a GCSE in Latin or Ancient Greek, or equivalent, may take:

CL2G2Ancient Greek 2 (20 credits)

CL2L2 Latin 2 (20 credits)

Students with no previous qualifications in Latin or Ancient Greek may take:

CL1G1Ancient Greek 1 (20)

CL1L1Latin 1 (20)

There are a further three modules of 20 credits each, open to all students:

CL1CAGreek and Roman Civilizations A: Fifth-Century Athens

CL1CBGreek and Roman Civilizations B: Rome in the Augustan Age

CL1GMGreek Myths

Prerequisites:

CL1L1 and CL1G1:None

CL2L2 and CL2G2:GCSE in Latin or Ancient Greek, or equivalent

CL2L3 and CL2G3:A level in Latin or Ancient Greek, or equivalent

Number restrictions if taken as a ‘subsidiary subject’:Numbers on the modules CL1CA, CL1CB, CL1GM will be restricted. Please ensure that you have selected a reserve choice on your Module Selection Form.

Intended Degree Programme / Compulsory Credits in this Subject / Compulsory Modules / Maximum Credits in this Subject
Single Subject / 40 / With A level in Latin or Ancient Greek:
CL2L3 CL2G3
With GCSE in Latin or Ancient Greek:
CL2L2 CL2G2
Without GCSE in Latin or Ancient Greek:
CL1L1 CL1G1 / 80
Joint Subject / n/a / n/a / n/a
“Subsidiary Subject” / 20 / Any / 60

CL1G1 Ancient Greek 1

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / Dr Dunstan Lowe
Prerequisites / None
Modules excluded / CL2G2 CL2G3
Terms in which taught / Autumn and Spring
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / EITHER Mon 13.00-13.50, Fri 13.00-14.50
OR Wed 11.00-11.50, Th 10.00-10.50, Fri 10.00-10.50

This module aims to teach students the elements of the Ancient Greek language and give them skills to read Ancient Greek at an elementary level. In addition, students will be introduced to some aspects of Ancient Greek literature and culture. By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to translate Ancient Greek at an elementary level and understand the elements of Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary. The course will proceed by instruction in grammar, word-forms and syntactic constructions, and practice in translation.

CL2G2 Ancient Greek 2

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / Dr Dunstan Lowe
Prerequisites / GCSE or equivalent
Modules excluded / CL1G1 CL2G3
Terms in which taught / Autumn and Spring
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / Mon 11.00-11.50, Wed 11.00-12.50

This module aims to enable students to improve their skills in reading Ancient Greek and to consolidate knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied. The course comprises the translation and discussion of selected Ancient Greek texts, together with a systematic revision of Ancient Greek grammar. By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to translate Ancient Greek at an appropriate level, understand the Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary appropriate to the translation of certain Ancient Greek texts, and analyse the literary art and context of the texts studied.

CL2G3 Ancient Greek 3

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / Dr Dunstan Lowe
Prerequisites / A level or equivalent
Modules excluded / CL1G1 CL2G2
Terms in which taught / Autumn and Spring
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / Mon 14.00-15.50, Wed 11.00-11.50

This module aims to enable students to improve their skills in reading Ancient Greek literature and to consolidate knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied. The course comprises the translation and discussion of selected Ancient Greek texts. By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to translate Ancient Greek at an appropriate level, understand the Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary appropriate to the translation of certainAncient Greek texts, and analyse the literary art and context of the texts studied.

CL1L1 Latin 1

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / Dr Dunstan Lowe
Prerequisites / None
Modules excluded / CL2L2 CL2L3
Terms in which taught / Autumn and Spring
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / EITHER Mon 10.00-10.50 Thurs 14.00-15.50
OR Mon 14.00-14.50, Fri 14.00-15.50
OR Tues 11.00-12.50, Thurs 16.00-16.50

This module aims to teach students the elements of the Latin language and give them skills to read Latin at an elementary level. In addition, students will be introduced to some aspects of ancient Latin literature and culture. By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to translate Latin at an elementary level and understand the elements of Latin grammar and vocabulary. The course will proceed by instruction in grammar, word-forms and syntactic constructions, and practice in translation.

CL2L2 Latin 2

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / Dr Dunstan Lowe
Prerequisites / GCSE or equivalent
Modules excluded / CL1L1 CL2L3
Terms in which taught / Autumn and Spring
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / Mon 11.00-11.50,Fri 9.00-9.50

This module aims to enable students to improve their skills in reading Latin and to consolidate knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied. The course comprises the translation and discussion of selected Latin texts, together with a systematic revision of Latin grammar. By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to translate Latin at an appropriate level, understand the Latin grammar and vocabulary appropriate to the translation of certain Latin texts, and analyse the literary art and context of the texts studied.

CL2L3 Latin 3

Number of credits / 20
Module Convenor / Dr Dunstan Lowe
Prerequisites / A level or equivalent
Modules excluded / CL1L1 CL2L2
Terms in which taught / Autumn and Spring
Co-requisites / See above
Timetabled lectures / Mon 11.00-11.50, Mon 16.00-17.50

This module aims to enable students to improve their skills in reading Latin literature and to consolidate knowledge of grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied. The course comprises the translation and discussion of selected Latin texts. By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to translate Latin at an appropriate level, understand the Latin grammar and vocabulary appropriate to the translation of certain Latin texts, and analyse the literary art and context of the texts studied.

Please refer to the section on Ancient History for the following Module Descriptions:

CL1CAGreek and Roman Civilizations A: Fifth-Century Athens

CL1CBGreek And Roman Civilizations B: Rome in the Augustan Age

CL1GMGreek Myths