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2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CLAS3800 Greek Cultural Values
20 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Elizabeth Pender
Email: E.E.Pender@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
The module considers the cultural values of three distinct periods of Greek society, as indicated by key literary texts. The values of the heroic Bronze Age, as presented in the Homeric poems, is the first topic covered; from there the module moves chronologically into the texts of the Archaic period, particularly lyric poetry, and finally into the texts of the Classical period at Athens, including two Greek tragedies. This modules is suitable for elective students. For further information, visit us at the Electives Fair or contact the Department of Classics, situated on the first floor of the Parkinson Building, south end (email: classics@leeds.ac.uk; website: www.leeds.ac.uk/classics/; telephone: 0113 343 3537).Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to discuss Ancient Greek cultural values (after considering what is judged (in a range of authors) as 'good' and 'bad' behaviour for men and women) and reflect on the methodological issues involved in trying to gain access to the values of an ancient culture.Syllabus
An overview of Greek cultural values, looking at ordinary (non-philosophical) Greek attitudes on good and bad behaviour. The syllabus will be divided into three historical sections: A: Homeric values; B: Archaic values; C: Classical values. A variety of Greek authors (and genres) will be studied, from Homer to the Classical period, including selections from: Homer (Iliad and Odyssey); Hesiod (Works and Days); Semonides; Archilochus; Theognis; Solon; Aeschylus (Eumenides); Sophocles (Antigone); Antiphon; and Thucydides. Themes will include methodological issues of assessing the cultural values of an ancient society; the virtues and vices of men and women; changing views on honour, shame and justice; patriotism within the development of the Greek city-states; and aristocratic versus democratic ideology at Athens.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 16 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 180.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
80 hours - preparation per lecture (16 x 5 hours)12 hours - preparation per seminar (4 x 3 hours)
58 hours - essay writing
30 hours - exam revision
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Participation in seminarsMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | Not more than 2,000 words | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 22/04/2009
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