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2006/07 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CLAS3630 Politics in Ancient Greece

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr. R.W. Brock

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2006/07

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module is suitable for Level 2 or 3 students with some basic knowledge of the Greek world. It covers the constitutional options recognised in ancient Greece, namely monarchy, oligarchy and democracy, examining the principles and ideological basis underlying each of these systems and the various possible forms which each might take, the manner in which they operated in practice and the justifications advanced in their support in terms of political theory and propaganda. The module is worth 20 credits and runs over both semesters, with one lecture per week and a total of four seminars. For further information, see the School of Classics Undergraduate Courses site or contact the School of Classics via e-mail, telephone (0113-343-3537), or in person: the Department Office is situated on the first floor of the Parkinson Building (south end).

Objectives

The objectives of this module are to develop an appreciation of the variety of political organisation and community in ancient Greece and in particular the ideology and practice of the principal constitutional alternatives, and through a comparative perspective to encourage critical thought about political systems and their presentation.

Syllabus

The module will cover the constitutional options recognised in ancient Greece, namely monarchy, oligarchy and democracy, examining the principles and ideological basis underlying each of these systems and the various possible forms which each might take, the manner in which they operated in practice and the justifications advanced in their support in terms of political theory and propaganda. It will also consider forms of Greek political organisation in which the polis ('citizen-state') was not the sole or dominant feature.

Teaching methods

Lectures 20 hours

Seminars 4 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

One 1000-word report submitted in week 6 of semester 1;
One 2500-word essay submitted at the end of semester 1

Methods of assessment

One 1000-word essay (20%) to be submitted in week 7

Two 2500-word essays (40% each) one to be submitted in week 11 of each semester

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 03/07/2007

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