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• Students will gain a deeper understanding of the political and social history of Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries BC.
• Students will be able to analyse a variety of forms of ancient evidence, including: literary, numismatic, and epigraphic sources, as well as fifth-century Athenian art, architecture, and iconography.
• Students will gain an understanding of the key debates in the study of ancient imperialism and empire with particular emphasis on fifth- and fourth-century Athens.
• Through engagement with complex texts and trans-cultural traditions students will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Students will hone their ability to communicate their ideas and argument through oral and written presentations.
• Students will develop their ability to manage deadlines and balance conflicting demands.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 11 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 32 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 53 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Podcast: students will record a short podcast. In the event that you do not have a mobile phone or other means of recording, an alternate assessment will be agreed. | Week 11 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Essay: Students will write an end-of-trimester essay based on a topic chosen from a list provided, or agree an alternate title with the module coordinator. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 45 |
Continuous Assessment: Students will complete online quizzes tied to the material covered in the lectures and essential reading. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Students will receive feedback on their podcast and their essay from the module coordinator. Online quizzes will receive automated feedback.