University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This module is aimed at students studying for the MLitt in Classics specialsing in Latin literature and culture but not taking language modules as part of the MLitt. It shares seminars with CL5121. Through a series of focussed case-studies this module will introduce students to key debates and concepts central to modern research on Latin literary culture and enable them to devise their own short and independent 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 from republic to late antiquity; the impact of literary and cultural theory on the study of ancient texts; the role of literature in forming cultural identities; the development and interrelation of key genres and modes of literary interaction, including poetry, historiography, fiction and oratory; the reception of Latin texts from late antiquity to the modern day.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take CL5121

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 E L Buckley
Module teaching staff: various staff in the School of Classics