Postgraduate Course: Methodology Seminars in Classics (PGHC11099)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate (School of History and Classics) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course provides new MSc students and first year-PhD students with an introduction to a variety of approaches in current research in Classics. New postgraduate students in their first semester of study will benefit from a series of seminars which will provide them with a broad basis of approaches and methods; these can be used for their own specific research projects. Students will also be able to gain an introduction to the different methods and approaches in the variety of subjects covered by Classics such as Archaeology and Art, Ancient History and the Literature of Greek and Latin. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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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 |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 13:10 - 14:50 | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Classes 1pm-2.30pm in Room B1, 17 Buccleuch Place |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An understanding of the diversity of methodological and theoretical approaches in the study of the various subjects under Classics.
An ability to undertake research using resources such as library, archives, museums, computers and the internet.
An awareness of how different types of sources and methods can be combined to address research in Classics.
Ability to express orally ideas and present research outcomes in seminars.
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Assessment Information
| TBA |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Andrew Erskine
Tel: (0131 6)50 3591
Email: Andrew.Erskine@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Nicholas Ovenden
Tel: (0131 6)50 9948
Email: Niko.Ovenden@ed.ac.uk |
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