University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

Exploring Greek identity through representation of non-Greeks was a prominent feature of Greek literature and culture across many centuries. This module examines that theme in a range of authors and periods. It looks first at archaic epic, especially Homer's Odyssey. The central part of the course then focuses on classical Athens, especially Euripides and Aristophanes, as well as a selection of extracts from prose texts (Herodotus is an important reference point, but will not be studied at length as a set text, having been covered at GK 1000-level). The final part of the course then looks ahead, more briefly, to the Hellenistic and Roman worlds, with extracts from the description of India in Philostratus' Life of Apollonius of Tyana.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 267

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 55%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 45%

Personnel