CLAS460-19S1 (C) Semester One 2019

Approaches to Classical Studies

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 18 February 2019
End Date: Sunday, 23 June 2019
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 1 March 2019
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 10 May 2019

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.

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). Identity here is used in the broadest sense to denote not only ethnicity but social status, class and gender. 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 modern methodologies.  Students will be expected to contribute to discussion in classes, which will follow a seminar format.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding of a major area of ancient social and intellectual life, specifically how the Greeks and Romans constructed their own cultural identities (as well as those of others around them).
  • More sophisticated grasp of both the value and the limits of ancient sources and modern critical methodologies for understanding life and thought in the ancient world.
  • Better understanding of the range of primary evidence from the ancient world and how to employ that evidence to ask and answer questions about ancient cultures.
  • Understanding how to organize a body of evidence gathered from different sources, summarize it, and state conclusions succinctly and clearly.
  • Improved abilities in oral and written communication in the form of assignments, seminar presentations and critical discussion during classes, including analysis of their own work.

      • University Graduate Attributes

      This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

      Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

      Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

      Globally aware

      Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Course Coordinator

Patrick O'Sullivan

Lecturers

Gary Morrison and Enrica Sciarrino

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Assignments 75% 3 assignments of c. 2,000 words, each to be submitted; each assignment will be worth 25% of the total assessment (75% overall).
Presentation 25% Seminar presentation given by each student

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,847.00

* 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

  • CLAS460-19S1 (C) Semester One 2019
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