Postgraduate Course: Hellenistic Court and Society (PGHC11182)
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 |
This course offers an introduction to the key themes and approaches in the study of the Hellenistic world. Students will become acquainted with the evidence (epigraphy, papyri, literature, archaeology) and the problems of interpretation. |
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 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
First Class to be held on Thursday 24th September, 1100, 4.06 DHT
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of some important themes in Hellenistic scholarship;
- some understanding of the methodologies and approaches appropriate to the study of the Hellenistic world;
- some knowledge of the development and character of the Greek East;
- ability to use a range of evidence (inscriptions, papyri, literature, archaeology) critically;
- bibliographical research skills.
Transferable skills:-
- written and oral communication skills;
- analytical skills;
- ability to deal independently with a complex body of information;
- ability to produce a concise summary.
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Assessment Information
| 1 Essay of minimum 3,500 words. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Tel: (0131 6)50 3585
Email: L.Llewellyn.Jones@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Nicholas Ovenden
Tel: (0131 6)50 9948
Email: Niko.Ovenden@ed.ac.uk |
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