History of the Study of Classical Antiquity (CL0107)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-HSCA

This course deals with the way previous ancient historians and classical archaeologists have approached the study of the ancient world: a selection of people, themes and periods will be studied. The course also examines our own place within this tradition and modern approaches to some major controversies of the past.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A Pass in any Ancient History or Classical Archaeology subhonours course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : In order for a student from outwith Classics to be enrolled on this course, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained.

? Costs : None.

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

History of the Study of Classical Antiquity (VS1) (Not being delivered)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Classical Art/Classical Archaeology, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
10/01/2008	17:10	18:00	Room 4.01, David Hume Tower	Central	In order for a student from outside Classics to be enrolled, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 for approval to be obtained.

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	17:10	18:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	17:10	18:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Semester 1 OR Semester 2

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of some of the major developments in the study
of the Classical world (both Ancient History and Classical
Archaeology). Understanding of the methodologies used in the past and their place within contemporary thinking at the time.
Greater critical awareness of current attitudes and
approaches to the classical world.