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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Greek

Undergraduate Course: Plato and Justice (GREE10015)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaGreek Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course will look at book 1 of Plato's Republic. The text will be studied and analysed in detail and interpreted in its philosophical, literary and historical context. In particular the course will be concerned to explore the nature of Greek concepts of justice.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Greek 2A (GREE08007) AND Greek 2B (GREE08008)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesAdvanced-level ability in Greek language and literature, equivalent to two years' study at the University of Edinburgh (if uncertain, consult the course organiser).
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will:
- have read a book of ancient philosophy in Greek;
- have a thorough knowledge of the content of the book;
- have a good knowledge of the language and style of Plato;
- have an understanding of the conventions of a Platonic dialogue;
- have some knowledge of how to analyse a Platonic argument

Transferable skills:
- written communication skills
- analytical skills
- ability to deal independently with a complex body of information.
Assessment Information
Continuous Assessment accounts for 30% of the total assessment; and
one (2-hour) degree examination accounts for 70%.
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.
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsGreek Philosophy; Greek Literature.
Contacts
Course organiserProf Andrew Erskine
Tel: (0131 6)50 3591
Email: Andrew.Erskine@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk
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