BA Classical Civilisation and English
Year 2
(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:- demonstrate a broad understanding of the concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features in English studies and Classical Civilisation;- use generic and subject-specific qualities, i.e., > present a structured and coherent argument > have sound knowledge of critical terminology- appreciate and employ the main methods of enquiry in the subject and critically evaluate the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry;- use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information;- adjust to professional and disciplinary boundaries;- effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms;- develop and deploy judiciously a range of critical skills;- develop and deploy judiciously a range of analytical skills;- have experience of English literature from a range of literary periods and locations, especially those prior to 1900;- have a critical understanding of the importance of the literary, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature is written and read, especially those prior to 1900;- have a sound knowledge of the varieties of language and forms;- demonstrate a sound critical knowledge of the social, political and cultural contexts of the English language as a medium for literature; - demonstrate a command of English syntax, grammar and style via an engagement with literary materials;- demonstrate a critical knowledge of up to two particular and specific literary fields, facilitated either through the choice and pursuit of research-led option modules or via the planning of a dissertation.- engage in advanced literary study of Virgil's Aeneid or Homer's Iliad;- show an enhanced knowledge of Classical antiquity: the aspect(s) involved will depend on choice of options and may be literary, historical and/or philosophical.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the subject area(s) studied;- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility;- decision making;These may typically include, to an extent commensurate with the level of study:- independence of thought;- capacity for critical reflection and critical judgement;- ability to gather, memorise, organise and deploy information and to extract key elements from data and identify and solve associated problems;- ability to select and apply appropriate methodologies;- ability to engage in analytical and evaluative thinking, lateral thinking and to marshal argument;- ability to present material orally and in written form;- ability to work with others, under pressure and to meet deadlines;- basic IT skills.
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects/competencies of the two disciplines/professions to complex, albeit standard, situations and simple, albeit novel or atypical, instances;- work that is often descriptive in nature but drawing on a wide variety of material;- demonstrating basic professional competencies relevant to the two disciplines;- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;- demonstrating knowledge of English Literature;- demonstrating knowledge of Classical antiquityAchievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the syllabuses of the modules chosen within those specified for the year/programme, but will typically include elements of both formal examination and of assessed essay work.