Course - Ancient Literature - ANT1102
ANT1102
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.
Ancient Literature
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Credits
15
Level
Foundation courses, level I
Course start
Spring 2025
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
Recommended previous knowledge
None
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 |
Subject areas
- Classical Civilization
- Greek
- Latin
- Comparative Literature