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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, and reflect upon the variety of ways we can present the past
• Record and present photographs and illustrations in a way that complements written work
Class sessions in Weeks 1-6 support the production of a travel journal and research project based on the trip to Greece. Topics to be covered may include some or all of the following:
- travel writing and producing a travel journal
- structuring a research project
- bibliographic formatting and referencing
- imagined narratives and writing the past
- one-on-one meeting with module coordinator for project support
NB - content is indicative and subject to change
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Tutorial | 6 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 80 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 126 |
Students MUST have participated in the study tour during summer 2024 to take this module.
Learning Recommendations:Students taking this module should have passed at least one Level 1 GRC module or otherwise be able to demonstrate interest in the history and archaeology of ancient Greece. 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 2024-2025. Contact the module coordinator to discuss eligibility if you are uncertain.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Reflective Assignment: Travel journal of c.2000 words reflecting on your trip to Greece. | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
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Assignment(Including Essay): A research project of c.2500 words on one of the monuments visited on the study tour. | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
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.