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GRC30020 - Spartacus and the Slave Wars (Audit Option)* 2016
Spartacus is the most famous of slave rebels from the ancient world. This course looks at how his rebellion has been presented by ancient and modern writers and at other slave revolts from antiquity. The primary sources for the course can be found in Brent Shaw's book, 'Spartacus and the Slave Wars'. The course will also look at various modern retellings of the Spartacus story in the form of novels, films and a ballet and see how much of the ancient sources remain in these versions.
Semester 1
Level 3
Lectures: Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00 pm beginning September 14
Tutorials: To be selected
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday December 3 to Friday December 9, 2016
Term dates for exams: Saturday December 10 to Thursday December 22, 2016
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €325 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Prof Theresa Urbainczyk