The course provides an introduction to the literature, culture, and history of Greece in the period down to the Persian war. After an initial face- to-face meeting, this course will be taught online.

One face to face meeting at the start of the course; Weekly online group work and discussion; viewing of 27 online lectures

CLASSIC1001

None

Essay (2,500 words) - 60%

Take-home commentary exercise (1,800 words) - 40%

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ Introduction the literature, history, and material and intellectual culture of Greece in the period 776-479 B.C.;

■ Explore the range of source material available for the study of this period and a variety of methodologies appropriate to its use.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Analyse and explain the main events and trends in Greek history and culture in the period 776-479 B.C.;

■ Identify primary source material, textual and visual;

■ Analyse, individually and in groups, the set texts and visual and material culture treated in the course;

■ Critique relevant secondary literature

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.