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CHH100
Humanities Essentials
This module provides the foundation to BA Combined Honours. Via specific case studies and cultural artefacts, you will be introduced to the different disciplines of the humanities and explore both the differences and the commonalities between them. You will examine how the humanities shape the world around us, whilst being supported to explore your own specific interests and learning to work in an interdisciplinary and comparative area of study. In so doing, you will gain an appreciation of the value of the humanities, as well as the study skills needed to succeed in humanities disciplines.
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CL-M09
Dissertation in Ancient History and or Classical Literature
Students produce a dissertation of up to 20,000 words on Classics and Ancient History or approved Classical Subject topic, chosen in conjunction with their supervisor. This represents the culmination of the MA Classics and Ancient History and constitutes Part Two of the programme.
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CL-M113
Advanced Research Project Preparation
This module will develop the generic research skills acquired in CL-M08 (Research Methodologies in Classics and Ancient History) and focus them specifically towards preparation of a research proposal for the independent research project (CL-M09 Dissertation in Ancient History and/or Classical Literature). To this end students will be required to reflect critically on the feedback they have received for work in TB1; they will also be challenged to investigate diverse methodological approaches to their proposed area of research, for example by examining how understanding aspects of material culture enhances research approaches to literary texts (and vice versa). By the end of the module, students will have prepared a detailed research proposal for their dissertation.
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CL-M27
Greek Texts 2
This module follows on from CL-M26, Greek Texts 1. You should take this module if you have taken CL-M26 and want to continue with Ancient Greek in the second semester. Only in exceptional cases will the Department allow you to enrol on this module if you have not taken CL-M26.
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CL-M53A
Postgraduate Intermediate Greek 2
This module follows on from Postgraduate Intermediate Greek 1. You should take this module if you have taken Postgraduate Intermediate Greek 1 and want to continue with learning Greek in your second semester. Only in exceptional cases will the Department allow you to enrol on this module if you have not taken (PG) Intermediate Greek 1.
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CL-M55A
Postgraduate Further Greek 2
This module follows on from CL-M54A, Postgraduate Further Greek 1. You should take this module if you have taken CL-M54A and want to continue with Greek in the second semester. Only in exceptional cases will the Department allow you to enrol on this module if you have not taken CL-M54A.
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CLC101
Of Gods and Mortals - Introduction to Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology is fascinating for children and adults alike, as entertainment or as a subject of academic study. Greek myths talk about gods and heroes, the forces of nature and the life and death of mortals. From the earliest texts and images we have to the films and stories of the twentieth and twenty-first century, Greek myths have been changing with every telling and re-telling. The versions we have were influenced by the thoughts and experiences of those who told these myths and stories, and by the thoughts, experiences, stories and myths of those around them.
In this module, we will study ancient Greek texts and images from the archaic and classical period (800BCE-400BCE), and collections of mythical stories from later antiquity. You will look at the evidence for Greek stories as told, written and depicted by individuals at different times and in different places, to see how myths were shaped and re-shaped. At the heart of the module will be written texts, which you will be encouraged to study and interpret in detail.
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CLC103
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and Rhetoric
This module considers the development of early Greek philosophy and rhetoric through the lens of Plato¿s dialogue Gorgias. Alongside the text of this dialogue, we will look at speeches from our earliest historical evidence, Homer¿s Iliad; fragments of selected pre-Socratic philosophers; model speeches by the Attic orator Antiphon; and a display speech by the politician, orator and rhetorician Gorgias. In this way, the module provides an introduction to important aspects of archaic and classical Greek literature. At the same time, the reading of Plato¿s Gorgias provides some of the historical, conceptual and terminological background for the subsequent reading of philosophical texts, ancient and modern.
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CLC206
Reading Classical Civilisation
An introduction to some central themes and approaches in the study of Classical Civilisation.
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CLC211
Plato's Republic
This module focuses on the significance of Plato's 'Republic' for contemporary discourse about educational, ethical, aesthetic, political, and religious issues, through a close reading of the primary text. It examines the historical background of its genesis, the plausability of its central arguements, and the controversies over its interpretation.
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CLC312
Plato's Republic
This module focuses on the significance of Plato's 'Republic' for contemporary discourse about educational, ethical, aesthetic, political, and religious issues, through a close reading of the primary text. It examines the historical background of its genesis, the plausability of its central arguements, and the controversies over its interpretation.
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CLD301
Extended Research Project in Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
The research project will be the defining feature of your final year. This module is your chance to take the lead: design your own research project, explore it in depth over several months, and produce a substantial piece of original work. You can choose your topic freely, in consultation with a member of academic staff, ensuring it aligns with Classical Studies, Ancient History or Egyptology, and available resources. As your main coursework for this module, you can produce a dissertation of up to 10 000 words, but you can also propose another type of output which engages with the ancient world and is based on research.
Throughout the process, you¿ll develop essential skills in independent research:
¿ Finding and evaluating sources
¿ Engaging with scholarly debates
¿ Structuring a long-form academic argument
¿ Managing your time and progress effectively
¿ Communicating your research in a format designed for a specific purpose and audience.
There will be plenty of support throughout the year: each student is assigned a supervisor who will offer tailored guidance and feedback. You¿ll also attend support sessions to help you stay on track and sharpen your research and writing skills.
By the end, you will present the results of your research, for example:
¿ A dissertation
¿ A podcast
¿ A video documentary
¿ A website or digital resource
¿ A museum project with appropriate documentation
¿ A creative work in an appropriate format.
Plans for outputs other than a dissertation should be discussed with a prospective supervisor by the end of the previous academic year.
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CLG126
Further Greek 2
This module follows on from CLG125, Further Greek 1. You should take this module if you have taken CLG125 and want to continue with Greek in the second semester. Only in exceptional cases will the Department allow you to enrol on this module if you have not taken CLG125.
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CLG226
Further Greek 2
This module follows on from CLG225, Further Greek 1. You should take this module if you have taken CLG225 and want to continue with Greek in the second semester. Only in exceptional cases will the Department allow you to enrol on this module if you have not taken CLG225.
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CLG228
Advanced Greek 2
For students who have completed Further Greek 1 & 2 in Year 1. Practicing ancient Greek language and interpretative skills at an advanced level through the study of one or more texts, normally verse, in the original language.
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CLG326
Further Greek 2
This module follows on from CLG325, Further Greek 1. You should take this module if you have taken CLG325 and want to continue with Greek in the second semester. Only in exceptional cases will the Department allow you to enrol on this module if you have not taken CLG325.
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CLG328
Advanced Greek 2
For students who have completed Further Greek 1 & 2 in Year 2. Practicing ancient Greek language and interpretative skills at an advanced level through the study of one or more texts, normally verse, in the original language.
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CLG330
Advanced Greek 4
For students who have completed Advanced Greek 1 & 2 in Year 2. Practicing ancient Greek language and interpretative skills at an advanced level through the study of one or more texts, normally verse, in the original language.
