Learning Outcomes:
Students will gain an understanding of Classical Greek social norms (and by extension be able to question modern ideals) through assessments of emotion as expressed through architecture, art, epigraphy and cultural practice. Students will gain a appreciation of :
*The complex range of emotions that define our species
*The range of emotions we share with other species
*Aesthetics of the human form
*Social norms, patronage and social hierarchies
*Politics, propaganda and artistic expression
*Evolving city- and temple-scapes and urban dynamics
*Classical views of war, bravery, fear and cowardice
*Discern different voices (the public and formal, the personal, the private, the spontaneous)
*Empathy, for both those societies that preceded ours and our contemporary society
Relevant transferable skills :
*A keen analytical perspective
*Heightened communication skills
*Descriptive fluency
*Political and historical awareness
Indicative Module Content:
While the module will cover a broader range of emotions, there will be an emphasis on the following key issues:
1. Grief – shared, public and collective, intergenerational, personal and long-lasting, including the grief experienced on losing a household pet.
2. Love – concepts of beauty and the male gaze.
3. Rage – epic anger and destructive forces.
4. Envy – divine retribution.
5. Joy – friendship scenes, familial piety, laughter and humour.
6. The unemotional, the observer, the academic.