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. The candidate must submitt one written test and give an oral presentation related to the syllabus during the term. The oral presentation may be given individually or in a group. Both tests must be approved before the candiate may take the exam. At the end of the term a six hours written exam with assignment related to the syllabus is conducted.

Compulsory assignments

• Written test
• Oral presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

The curriculum is primary sources in translation and secondary literature.

Credit reductions