Course - Ancient History - ANT1101
Ancient History
About
About the course
Course content
This course is an introduction to Greco-Roman history and civilization.
Learning outcome
A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:
Knowledge
- Students should acquire basic knowledge of Greek and Roman history and civilisation, primarily from 800 BC to 476 AD. This includes knowledge of how to use the primary sources of Greek and Roman Antiquity and awareness of problems and challenges related to the use of such sources (texts, monuments, inscriptions etc).
Skills
- Students should acquire the skills of performing historical analyses of the different periods of Antiquity, explaining also the history and methods pertaining to Ancient history as a university subject.
- They should also be able to give an account of the reception of Antiquity, that is the historical continuity of cultural phenomena (art, music, literature, philosophy, political theory etc.).
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars.
Four learning activities (group presentations), where three out of four possible are mandatory.
At the end of the term a six hours written exam with assignment related to the syllabus is conducted.
Compulsory assignments
- Obl. 1 - activity
- Obl. 2 - activity
- Obl. 3 - activity
- Obl. 4 - activity
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
The curriculum is primary sources in translation and secondary literature.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
---|---|---|
HFANT101 | 15 sp | |
HFANT110 | 15 sp |
Subject areas
- Classical Civilization
- Latin
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.