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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Understand the sites of ancient Greece in relation to the landscape
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the key sites and monuments of ancient Greece and of the main chronological periods of the Greek past
• Analyse archaeological evidence (sites, monuments, artefacts) from firsthand observation, and from the study of primary and secondary literature (i.e. ancient and modern sources)
• Communicate effectively about archaeological remains and their interpretation, orally and in writing
• Record and present photographs or illustrations in a way that complements written work
Class sessions in Weeks 1-6 support the production of a research project based on the trip to Greece. Topics to be covered may include some or all of the following:
- Primary and secondary sources for Classical archaeology
- Bibliographic formatting and referencing
- Structuring a research project
- Imagined narratives and writing the past
- Travellers and 'Grand Tourists' in Greece
NB - content is indicative and subject to change
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 80 |
Total | 126 |
Students MUST have participated in the study tour during summer 2019 to take this module. Students must confirm their acceptance on this module with the module coordinator before August 2019.
Learning Recommendations:Students taking this module should have passed at least one Level 1 GRC module. Of particular relevance are GRC10200 Classical Greece and GRC10170 Lost Cities of the Ancient World. Completion of a selection of Level 2 or 3 modules offered by the School of Classics is also suitable. Priority will be given to students intending to register for further GRC modules in 2019-2020. Contact the module coordinator to discuss eligibility if you are uncertain.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Journal: Produce a 2000-2500 word illustrated travel journal describing your experiences and learning on the study tour. | Week 4 | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Project: Produce a c.2500 word illustrated research project based on one of the sites visited on the tour. | Week 9 | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Individual feedback sheets for each assessment will be uploaded to Brightspace for each student within 20 working days of submission. Students are welcome to arrange a meeting with the module coordinator to discuss their grade/feedback.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Alexander Thein | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |