CL10320 - HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROMAN IDEAS

Module Identifier	CL10320
Module Title	HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROMAN IDEAS
Academic Year	2001/2002
Co-ordinator	Mrs Joan Rowlands
Semester	Semester 2
Course delivery	Lecture	20 Hours
	Seminars / Tutorials	10 Hours
Assessment	Continuous assessment	One x 1600-2000 word essay
	Exam	3 Hours	75%

Brief description

Of particular interest to students of English, this module consists of an introduction to Greek and Roman ideas and literary genres, with particular emphasis on those areas of the Classical tradition which became important to English Literature. A previous knowledge of the Classics is not required.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate a knowledge of significant forms and genres in the literature of classical Greece and Rome
- Write about a range of set books in an informed and well-argued manner
- Write about important aspects of classical mythology in an informed and well-argued manner
- Demonstrate an ability to use and engage with a range of relevant information sources