This course introduces students to a range of forms of evidence and methodological approaches used by Classicists in the broad field of Classics and Ancient History. Each week's seminar focuses on a specific type of evidence and/or methodology. The range of topics will vary from year to year, but will include topics such as historiography, textual criticism, intertextuality, orality, art history, reception studies, epigraphy, numismatics, papyrology and archaeology.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Understand the full range of types of evidence which underlie our understanding of the Classical world
- Understand some of the key methodological approaches used by historical, literary and philological scholars in their study of Greek and Roman antiquity
- Appreciate, through a series of case studies, a range of the types of problems addressed by scholars of the Classical world
- Demonstrate skills in close reading, marshalling of evidence, and presenting original arguments both verbally and in writing
- Undertake HDR research in Classical Studies.
Indicative Assessment
Seminar presentation, 10 minutes and leading discussion (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Two 3000-word essays (20% each) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Final examination, 3 hours (40%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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Workload
260 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact: 36 hours of seminars.
b) 224 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
David Schaps, Handbook for Classical Research (latest edition)
Assumed Knowledge
Completion of a cognate major.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 12 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $7680 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $9960 |
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