University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This module is aimed at students studying for the MLitt in Classics, specialising in Greek literature and culture but not taking language modules. It shares seminars with CL5122. Through a series of focused case studies, this module introduces students to key areas and concepts central to modern research on Greek literary culture and enables them to design their own short research project under the guidance of an individual supervisor. The precise range of topics covered changes each year, but typical topics might include the relationship between politics and literature in ancient Greece from the archaic Greek to the imperial Roman period, the impact of literary and cultural theory on the study of ancient texts, literature and the formation of cultural identity, the development and interrelation of key genres and modes of literary interaction, including poetry, oratory, historiography and fictional texts, and the reception of ancient Greek texts from late antiquity to the modern day.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take CL5122

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar (x 8 weeks) and up to 3 hours of supervisory meetings

Scheduled learning hours: 19

Guided independent study hours: 284

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Resubmission of revised coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr J P Hesk
Module teaching staff: Team Taught
Module coordinator email jph4@st-andrews.ac.uk