Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the module students will:
• demonstrate an ability to present research orally in presentations and class discussions and in writing through reflections and
essays.
• develop their ability to analyse the main ‘political’ themes that concerned ancient Greek authors.
• exhibit understanding of the political nature of ancient writing and how these ideas continue to shape the language of modern
political rhetoric and discourse.
• be able to analyse and comment on political ideas expressed through a variety of ancient texts and genres.
Indicative Module Content:
Authors studied may vary from year to year. They may include, but are not limited to:
• Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, and Plutarch
• Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes
• Plato, Aristotle, and ps. Xenophon 'The Old Oligarch'
• Select Lyric poets