ANT4000 – Theory and Method in Classics
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
What methods are used by classical philologists? How can modern theories contribute to the understanding of ancient texts? This course provides a comprehensive overview of the methods and theories employed in the study and interpretation of ancient Greek and Latin texts. You will gain the theoretical foundation and methodological skills needed to write your Master's thesis, as well as critically assess scholarly approaches relevant to your research.
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course, you will possess the ability to:
- Distinguish and contextualize the main methods and theoretical approaches utilized in classical philology throughout history;
- Assess the strengths and limitations of various methods and theories utilized in classical philology;
- Apply theoretical concepts such as ‘discourse,’ ‘narrative,’ and ‘genre’ to philological issues pertaining to Greek and Latin texts;
- Utilize diverse theoretical approaches to illuminate linguistic, literary, or other interpretive matters in classical philology.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester?register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.
Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about?admission requirements and procedures.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Students must have completed a specialization of 80 ECTS in Greek or Latin at BA level.
Teaching
14 two-hour seminars during the semester.
It is expected that you come prepared for class.
In order for you to be able to be eligible for the exam, you must have completed and been approved for the following mandatory teaching activities:
? approved topic for the term paper
? submission of draft of the term paper
? oral presentation
? attendance at the Classical seminar, at least once during the semester, as well as a reflection note on at least 1 of the lectures held in the seminar
You can find dates for the mandatory activities on the semester pages under "Examination: Time and place".
Approved activity is also valid for the next two times the subject is offered.
Examination
Semester paper of 10-12 pages of 2300 characters (without spaces; not including title page and bibliography).
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit assignments in Inspera. You must familiarize yourself with logging in and the submission method well in advance of the submission deadline.
A term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.
If you?withdraw from the exam?after the deadline, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Language of examination
You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F?is a fail. Read more about?the grading system.
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