Postgraduate Course: Research Training in Classics (PGHC11103)
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 |
Students will organise with their supervisor/s a programme of meetings in which they will be introduced to bibliographical skills, efficient reading and recording, surveying and assessing relevant literature. Where appropriate a language training course can be taken or Computers for Historians or any of the taught options listed under the taught MSc in Classics. |
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
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To choose a subject relating to one or more of the various areas of expertise available in Classics.
To provide students with the intellectual background and training necessary for the completion of advance research in Classics.
To develop their knowledge of the Greek or Latin languages.
To enable them to conduct and critically assess research in the various aspects of Classics and to use theories and methodologies from a range of disciplines within the area of Classics. |
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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