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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Postgraduate (History, Classics and Archaeology)

Postgraduate Course: Latin Text Seminar 1 (PGHC11281)

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 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaPostgraduate (History, Classics and Archaeology) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course is intended to focus on a single text (or corpus of texts), in a multi-disciplinary fashion: texts will be examined from the point of view of textual and historical elucidation, and literary and theoretical criticism. The intention is that students are given exposure to a variety of critical approaches, which they can apply or respond to in their own future work in Latin literature.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 174 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the course successfully will be able by the end of the course to demonstrate in course work and seminar discussion:
- knowledge and understanding of the text studied, in its literary and historical context.
- understanding of a variety of critical approaches to ancient texts, and how those approaches interact.
- enhanced ability in expressing opinions on ancient literature, and in understanding and engaging with the opinions of others.
Assessment Information
The course will be normally be assessed by means of one essay in the range of 3000-5000 words, though some variation will be permitted (for example, students might write a commentary on part of the text of equivalent length to the essay; work on a manuscript might take the form of a report, collation and discussion instead of an essay of equivalent length). Students can expect written feedback and individual consultation on their work.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsLatinText1
Contacts
Course organiserDr Catherine Ware
Tel:
Email: cware@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Rosie Edwards
Tel: (0131 6)50 3782
Email: Rosie.Edwards@ed.ac.uk
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