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LT5003 Roman Comedy

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This module is centred on a number of plays of Plautus and Terence. It aims to put the development of Roman Comedy in its Hellenistic context, exploring the different approaches of the Roman dramatists in language, tone, and technique, including scansion and interpretation of the iambic and trochaic dialogue-metres. Each student is required, with tutorial supervision, to undertake a course of independent reading and to write a paper on a particular aspect of the genre.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 5

Guided independent study hours: 286

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

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

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC