Undergraduate Course: Latin Epic (LATI10002)
Course Outline
School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Latin |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This text based course will focus on Latin epic poetry of the classical period. Certain works will be prescribed reading. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Latin 2A (LATI08011) AND
Latin 2B (LATI08012)
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
Copy of the prescribed text/s. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Advanced-level ability in Latin language and literature, equivalent to two years' study at the University of Edinburgh (if uncertain, consult the course organiser). |
Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Room 4.01, David Hume Tower |
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Room 4.01, David Hume Tower |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should: be acquainted with the principles of classical Latin epic and with the primarily literary and ideological nature of that poetry; have read in Latin an extensive prescription of classical epic poetry, with due attention to linguistic and stylistic detail, and literary technique; be able to discuss critically interpretative issues which arise from the texts and from a range of scholarship; have written both an essay of c.2,000 words and a short stylistic analysis of a portion of text; have contributed to a student-led presentation on a seminar topic. |
Assessment Information
Degree examination 70%; Coursework 30%.
Part-Year Visiting Student (VV1) Variant Assessment:
Take-home examination 70%; Coursework 30%. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
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. |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Andrew Erskine
Tel: (0131 6)50 3591
Email: Andrew.Erskine@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk |
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