ID1007 Ancient Origins, Modern Worlds

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 7

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Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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Module Staff

Dr K Cook; Prof R Rees;Dr A Konig; Dr J Hesk; Prof J Konig; Dr M Lavan; Dr A Long; Dr A Petsalis-Diomidis; Dr E Buckley; Dr R Anderson; Dr A Schoess

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Module description

The roots of the modern world can be found in ancient Greece and Rome. This module addresses some of the defining and formative aspects of the cultures of modernity (from c.1800 to the present) by comparing them with their ancient origins and equivalents. This comparative model will provide the essential structure throughout the module; in each week, a major theme of modern culture/s will be considered in relation to its classical equivalent/s, through a combination of lectures, case-studies, screenings and debates, involving teaching staff from a range of Schools. A variety of themes will be addressed, such as racism, gender, political discourse, religion, Empires, sexism, high art, war + peace, expertise + education, and popular cultures. No particular previous experience is required for the module which is designed to appeal to students on any degree programme.

Assessment pattern

Coursework 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures and one debate or screening per week, and a fortnightly tutorial

Scheduled learning hours

42

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

154

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of modern and ancient cultural issues and a basic appreciation of relevant chronology and contexts
  • An ability to use comparative analysis as a means to understand and interrogate ancient and modern cultures
  • A capacity to present coherent, relevant, well-reasoned and responsible arguments both in written and oral contexts
  • An ability to make critical use of library and internet resources for independent research in line with best academic practice
  • Enhanced skills in academic essay writing and shorter-form reporting
  • An ability to work to deadlines, both individually and with others