Greek and Latin Historiography (CL0124)

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

This course studies the process of history-writing as it developed from the beginning of the fifth century BC in Greece, and as it was later taken over by the Romans.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A Pass in Classical Literature 1

? 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.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Classical Literature in Translation, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will have acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of:-
- the nature and development of history-writing in the Greek and Roman worlds from the fifth century BC to the early second century AD;
- the various methodologies used by modern historians and literary scholars to examine the works of ancient writers and the development of the genre.