Classics (Greek & Roman Civil,Latin,Greek)  (GCJ1)

This programme is aimed at students who are interested in ancient Greece and Rome. Classics studies the past, both for its own sake and for its relevance to the present. Classics is an international discipline, studying cultures different from our own which are also the basis of Western civilization. The Greek and Roman Civilization programme is interdisciplinary, comprising history, literature, art, archaeology, and philosophy. Students have the opportunity to examine ancient artefacts in the Classical Museum, and to go on a study tour of Greece. We aim to inspire students with our passion for the subject, and inform their learning by our expertise. Students learn how to research the subject, think critically about it, and present their work both orally and in writing. Teaching is a mixture of lectures and small-group work, and makes full use of online resources. A range of assessment methods is used which enables students to demonstrate their achievement of the learning outcomes for different modules. 

1 - synthesize information from a wide range of primary and secondary sources about Greek and Roman history, literature, art, archaeology, and philosophy
2 - analyse primary evidence, place it in its context, and assess its reliability
3 - analyse and interpret important examples of literary, historical, philosophical, or scientific texts
4 - articulate a critical appreciation of important artistic works and key aspects of material culture
5 - demonstrate understanding of diverse academic viewpoints on the interpretation and evaluation of the civilizations of Greece and Rome
6 - analyse the values and achievements of ancient Greece and Rome, and articulate their relevance to later historical periods and cultures
7 - work independently, manage their own workload, take responsibility for submitting assignments on time, and understand the importance of good timekeeping
8 - submit written work which is coherently argued, backed up by evidence, well-presented, and documented in an academic format appropriate to the discipline
9 - deliver oral presentations clearly and confidently, and engage constructively in group discussions

These currently include studying abroad for a year either through the Erasmus programme or on a non-EU exchange. UCD School of Classics has links with the Universities of Athens, Catania, Cyprus, Erlangen, Nantes and Rouen.

Graduates have highly valued skills including research and data analysis, presentation and discussion of opposing viewpoints, and writing English to a high standard. Graduates have pursued various careers, such as:
 

• Advertising
• Broadcasting
• Journalism
• Teaching
• IT
• Law
• Business
  
  You can continue your study of the ancient world at UCD, with a taught MA in Classics and a research degree – MLitt or PhD. For details, see www.ucd.ie/classics/postgraduateprogrammes

Stage 2

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Stage 3

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Stage 4

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See the UCD Assessment website for further details

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