History of the Study of Classical Antiquity (VS1) (U02293)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-VS1-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

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : CL0107

? Pre-requisites : A Pass in Classical Archaeology 1, or in Classical Art 2A & 2B or equivalent.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course is only for visiting students in Edinburgh during the 1st Semester but NOT the 2nd Semester. In order for a student to be enrolled, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained.

? Costs : None.

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 : Not being delivered

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

All of the following classes

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

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.