Polybios; A Greek looks at Rome (U03348)

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

Polybios' history of the rise of Rome is one of the most important historical documents to survive from antiquity. It is the earliest surviving account of Roman history and written not by a Roman but by a Greek politician who spent many years as a hostage in Rome. This course will look at significant sections of Polybios' history, selected for the light they throw not only on Rome but also on his reasons for writing.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in Greek 2A and Greek 2B, with an average of 50% or above in the two courses combined.

? 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

Greek, (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	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate in written examinations, in course work, and in class discussion:
- a sound knowledge and understanding of an important work of Greek historiography;
- a good knowledge of the language and style of Polybios;
- an understanding of some of the main themes of Polybios' history;
- an understanding of the relationship between Greece and Rome in the 2nd C. BC.
- the bibliographical and analytical research skills to enable them to find independently, and to deal with, additional information relating to the study of Polybius and the history of the period.

Transferable skills:-
- written communication skills,
- analytical skills,
- ability to deal independently with a complex body of information.