Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved
College College Arts and Law
School History and Cultures
Department Classics, AH and Archaeology
Partner College and School Philosophy
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.A. Classical Literature and Civilisation and Philosophy Full-time
Programme Code 1335
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme Classical Literature and Civilisation
The programme provides students the opportunity to explore the diversity of Greek and Roman culture, drawing together literature, drama, myth, religion, history, philosophy, and art. Students will analyse a wide range of evidence (material, written, digital) in a critical manner. The programme allows students to explore the interconnected nature of Greek and Roman societies with each other and other cultures of the Mediterranean and beyond. The Classical Studies programme contributes to students’ understanding of the origins of modern culture, enabling students to engage critically with the Classical world and its impact on the modern world.

The programme aims to:
  • facilitate intellectual development by encouraging independence and critical thinking.
  • provide a foundation for research into and further study of the Classical world.
  • To develop an innovative range of subject specific and transferable skills in research, analysis and presentation through the study and understanding of Classical Studies in the context of cognate disciplines.
  • develop an innovative range of subject specific and transferable skills in research, analysis and presentation through the study and understanding of Classical studies in the context of cognate disciplines.
  • instil sensitivity to the range of cultural similarities and differences that is of particular importance and value in modern multicultural societies.
  • provide the opportunity to study relevant ancient languages.
  • provide the broadest possible platform of transferable skills for both further study and intellectual training outside the Academy

For Year Abroad programme only:
The year abroad will provide students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the society and culture of a foreign country while gaining experience of a different academic environment and way of teaching. The year abroad also provides an opportunity for students to improve their existing language proficiency (where applicable) as well as enhancing their organisation and communication skills and their employability through a proven ability to succeed in a foreign setting. It also provides students with the opportunity to understand the approaches to the past and methodologies for its study employed in other countries or cultures.

For Computer Science programme only:
Computer Science is both an academic discipline in its own right and an enabling technology for other disciplines: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences as well as Science and Engineering. The focus here is firmly on Computer Science as an enabling technology. The programme aims to provide a solid, self-contained and coherent core of computer science suitable for combination with a variety of other academic disciplines. It aims to provide:

1. A grounding in the theory underpinning modern developments in computer science.
2. An introduction to practical software design and implementation.
3. A range of options in computer science to cater for a variety of interests and backgrounds.


Philosophy
The programme aims to provide students with the opportunity to engage with the range of expertise and internationally recognized research undertaken in the Dept. of Philosophy. Through these various aims and provisions, the programmes will enrich the lives of students who take them, and will provide society with the resource of graduates who can think and express their thoughts in a clear and logical manner. Graduates equipped with these transferable skills as well as with the knowledge of the subject’s contents will be employed in a wide range of occupations.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
A core sample of Classical literature within its cultural and intellectual context

Critical and hermeneutic issues specific to the discipline of Classics

Classical civilisation in its original context through study and personal experience

In addition, students have the opportunity to have knowledge and understanding of an ancient classical language and some ancient texts

Year Abroad only Demonstrate the ability to study relevant topics at an international institution and appreciate the difference between study in the UK and overseas.

The texts, theories and arguments of some of the major analytical philosophers, both past and present.

Some central theories and arguments in some of the core areas of analytical philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and moral and political philosophy.

Some theories and arguments that are the subject of current research in contemporary analytical philosophy

A range of techniques of philosophical reasoning, and how those techniques are brought to bear on philosophical theories and problems.

Basic logical notation and proof procedures, and of the most important ways in which those techniques inform analytic philosophy in general.

Year Abroad only Demonstrate the ability to study relevant topics at an international institution and appreciate the difference between study in the UK and overseas.

Classical Literature and Civilisation
Lectures, seminars, workshops, group project work, oral presentations, language classes, (for BA only) independent research (dissertation)
Lectures, tutorials, seminars discussion, independent study, close crucial reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments
Classical Literature and Civilisation
Examinations, extended essays, dissertation, seminar presentation, group work, commentaries reviews and other appropriate assessments, (for BA only) dissertation
Philosophy
Exams, essays, coursework exercises, project work
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Research, describe and analyse archaeological and literature based evidence and construct an informed synthesis from it in relation to current knowledge

Identify problems and questions and critically evaluate solutions and answers in theoretical and practical aspects of research into the ancient world

Independent study skills (self-organisation, initiative and self-direction; time management; autonomous research skills; the ability to collect, organise, synthesise and evaluate information; planning, drafting and editing)

The ability to produce an extended piece of academic writing, drawing on independent study skills acquired on the programme

Transferable skills relevant to employment, including problem-solving, self-reliance, initiative, adaptability, flexibility, resilience, self-motivation, and competences such as note-taking, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to use and manipulate digital resources and to present information and ideas effectively using ICT.

Ability to summarise, synthesise, analyse and evaluate others’ arguments, and to formulate their own logical and structured arguments, normally both orally and in writing, with appropriate supporting evidence

Ability to work as a member of a team in a range of contexts, including the capacity to listen, to respond flexibly to feedback, to understand diverse perspectives, and to negotiate solutions collectively

Year abroad only: To achieve an enhanced cultural awareness through direct interactions with society and institutions in another country. To develop a range of marketable skills including problem solving, communication, patience and perseverance, determination, self-motivation, analytical and study skills through direct interactions with society and institutions in another country.

To interpret philosophical writing from a variety of ages and traditions

To analyse positions and arguments

To present cogent arguments in defence of their views, verbally and in writing

To understand and use a range of specialised philosophical terminology

To display independent understanding of philosophical views and arguments, and to work independently - including devising and researching pieces of philosophical writing of various lengths – and in groups

Classical Literature and Civilisation
1-2, 6-10: Lectures, seminars, independent study and research: essays at levels 1, 2 and 3, dissertation at level 3. Group project work: assessed at level 1 (project), informally at level 2 (Study Tour). Oral presentations: group presentation at level 1 (project), , individually at level 3 (Special Subject).

3-10. Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions (including, at Stage 1 and 2, sessions with explicitly methodological contents and sessions involving individual and group presentations), independent study, close reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.

11. Year Abroad (as delivered by host institution)
Philosophy
1-2, 6-10: Lectures, seminars, independent study and research: essays at levels 1, 2 and 3, dissertation at level 3. Group project work: assessed at level 1 (project), informally at level 2 (Study Tour). Oral presentations: group presentation at level 1 (project), , individually at level 3 (Special Subject).

3-10. Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions (including, at Stage 1 and 2, sessions with explicitly methodological contents and sessions involving individual and group presentations), independent study, close reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.

11. Year Abroad (as delivered by host institution)
Classical Literature and Civilisation
1-2, 6-10. Examinations, extended essays, seminar presentation, group work, commentaries, reviews and other appropriate assessments, and (for BA only) dissertation

3-10. Exams, essays, coursework exercises, project work (and as part of several modules, group presentations).

11. Year Abroad Module (assessment as required by host institution).
Philosophy
1-2, 6-10. Examinations, extended essays, seminar presentation, group work, commentaries, reviews and other appropriate assessments, and (for BA only) dissertation

3-10. Exams, essays, coursework exercises, project work (and as part of several modules, group presentations).

11. Year Abroad Module (assessment as required by host institution).