Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
CL10320
Module Title
History of Greek and Roman Ideas
Academic Year
2015/2016
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 11 x 1 Hour Seminars |
| Lecture | 22 x 1 Hour Lectures |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Continuous Assessment: One x 2000 word essay | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Re-sit Exam | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a knowledge of significant forms and genres in the literature of classical Greece and Rome;
2. write about a range of set books in an informed and well-argued manner;
3. write about important aspects of classical mythology in an informed and well-argued manner;
4. demonstrate an ability to use and engage with a range of relevant information sources.
Brief description
This module will be of special interest to students of English and Creative Writing but also to others interested in classical drama and mythology. The texts studied include Classical Greek Tragedy, the drama of Seneca, the Novel, Roman satire and Classical Mythology. The emphasis will be on the importance of fate, the role of women as a 'threat' and the major mythological themes of creation, society and death.
A previous knowledge of the Classics is not required.
A previous knowledge of the Classics is not required.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4