CLAS460-17S1 (C) Semester One 2017

Approaches to Classical Studies

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 20 February 2017
End Date: Sunday, 25 June 2017
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 3 March 2017
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 19 May 2017

Description

Using the theme of cultural identity in the Graeco-Roman world (8th cent. BCE-1st cent. CE) this course focuses on research methods appropriate to Classical Studies with emphasis on the holistic nature of Classical Studies and the diverse body of primary evidence required for understanding the ancient world.

This course "Approaches to Classical Studies" will, by the example and guidance of the different instructors, teach students to master the research methods appropriate to Classical Studies, to appreciate the holistic nature of Classical Studies and the diverse nature of the body of evidence required for an understanding of the ancient world, and will also encourage students to participate actively in critical and well-informed debate.  

The holistic nature of the course will be manifest in its exploration of the multi-faceted theme of cultural identity in the Greco-Roman world from Archaic Greece to the early days of Imperial Rome (i.e. under Augustus’ principate).  Whereas in weeks 2-9 students will largely be exposed to literary evidence of different kinds, in weeks 10-11 they will learn to use a broader evidence base involving physical evidence such as sculpture, painting, architecture, inscriptions and coins.

Skills in critical analysis and in written and oral expression will be achieved through the study and discussion of the ancient sources.  Aspects of theory will be also be applied to the ancient art and literature to illuminate the ancient work through the application of modern methodologies.  Students will be expected to contribute to discussion in classes, which will follow a seminar format.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Gary Morrison

Lecturers

Victor Parker and Alison Griffith

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,775.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 5 people apply to enrol.

For further information see Humanities .

All CLAS460 Occurrences

  • CLAS460-17S1 (C) Semester One 2017