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ANT1102

Ancient Literature

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course is an introduction to Greco-Roman literature, studied in translation. The texts represent different genres and are studied in their historical context.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has passed the exam is expected to have the following learning outcome:

Knowledge

  • Basic knowledge about ancient Greek and Roman literature, its function in contemporary times, its transmission and its importance in the European history of literature.

Skills

  • Ability to identify literary genres and see connections in the history of literature

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars.

Four learning activities (group presentations), where three out of four possible are mandatory.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obl. 1 - activity
  • Obl. 1 - activity
  • Obl. 3 - activity
  • Obl. 4 - activity

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

The curriculum consists of primary sources in translation and of secondary literature (see separate list for curriculum).

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HFANT110 15 sp
HFANT102 15 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Classical Civilization
  • Greek
  • Latin
  • Comparative Literature

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Historical and Classical Studies

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-11-21 Time 09:00 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

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