BA Classical Literature and Philosophy(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

On completion of Level 2, you will be able to:
1. recognise and apply the key concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features in a range of aspects of the Classical Literature and Philosophy.
2. discuss central contexts, texts and theories in central areas of the two disciplines.
3. demonstrate a more detailed understanding of the nature of philosophical thought and methodology, and more advanced application of the skills needed to critically evaluate and identify different forms of philosophical argument.
4. reflect critically on the importance of the literary, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature is written and read.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On completion of Level 2, you will be able to:
1. effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms, making use of appropriate critical terminology.
2. apply generic and subject specific intellectual qualities to standard situations outside the context in which they were originally studied.
3. identify and employ the main methods of enquiry in the disciplines and critically evaluate the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry.
4. adjust to disciplinary boundaries.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme. These may include essays, presentations, source analysis exercises, literature reviews, bibliography exercises, museum/object reports, commentaries, creative writing exercises, computer exercises, virtual exhibitions and exams.