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Module Title LC The Roman World
SchoolHistory and Cultures
Department Classics, AH and Archaeology
Module Code 09 33653
Module Lead Gareth Sears
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-20 hours
Seminar-8 hours
Guided independent study-72 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description This module provides an introduction to the key aspects of ancient Roman civilisation, focusing on historical events and key processes, great works of literature, art, and archaeological evidence. It provides students with a chronological framework within which various themes and bodies of evidence will be examined.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Show understanding of key aspects of ancient Roman civilisation (history, literature, art, and archaeology);
  • Show understanding of a range of modern debates and key ideas about ancient Roman civilisation;
  • Synthesise ancient material and academic arguments;
  • Present arguments concerning the material studied by producing a coherent argument supported by detailed reference to primary material.
Assessment 33653-01 : 3000 Word Essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
1 x 3,000-word coursework (100%)

Reassessment:
Resubmission of failed component(s)
Other
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