CLAS 1106 - Introduction to Ancient Greek and Roman Literature

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

This course provides an introduction to many of the great texts and significant literary genres that arose from the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. It will explore the origins and development of genres and writing styles that are key to understanding the values and complexities of these two influential civilizations; these may include epic love poetry, dramatic tragedy and comedy, satire, historical, biographical and philosophical writing. Important works by the major authors of antiquity - such as Homer, Sophocles and Virgil - will be studied, either in part or whole and students will learn the skills necessary for the technique called 'close reading'. The course will teach students how to place texts within their historical and cultural contexts and will enable them to appreciate the influence that such texts had upon the subsequent literature of the Western world. No knowledge of Latin or ancient Greek is required; all texts will be studied in English translations.

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Course Details

Course Code	CLAS 1106
Course	Introduction to Ancient Greek and Roman Literature
Coordinating Unit	Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Textual exercise 20%, Tutorial contribution 10%, Tutorial essay 30%, Exam 40%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Jacqueline Clarke

For other Classics staff who contribute to the teaching of this course, please see the relevant section of MyUni for this course.

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Confidently engage in close reading of ancient texts across a variety of genres and writing styles.

2. Display knowledge and understanding of the historical and cultural contexts in which such texts arose and the circumstances which gave rise to them.

3. Demonstrate appreciation of the influence that genres and writing styles which arose from the civilizations of Ancient Greece and Rome exercised upon the subsequent literature of the Western world.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of methods of citation of ancient texts and scholarly issues in dealing with them.

5. Deliver coherently and logically argued written material with a scholarly approach.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3, 4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 4, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1, 5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1, 2, 3

Learning Resources

Required Resources

All resources, including translations of texts and text excerpts will be available via MyUni.

Recommended Resources

Rutherford, R., 2007. Classical Literature A Concise History, Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Storey, I.C. & Allan, Arlene, 2005. A Guide to Ancient Greek Drama., Malden, MA: Blackwell.

Both these texts are available as ebooks through the Barr Smith library.

Online Learning

Powerpoints and recordings from the lectures will be placed up on MyUni after each lecture has been delivered.

Students are expected to consult the announcements board at least twice a week and must closely read all emails sent via MyUni.

The readings for each tutorial topic will be placed upon MyUni or directions will be supplied about how to access them.

Guidelines to formatting footnotes and bibliography are placed upon MyUni. Students are expected to read and consult these.

Students will submit assignments to MyUni and they will be marked online.
Learning & Teaching Activities

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

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