Course - Classical specialization - KLAS2101
KLAS2101 - Classical specialization
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
This course offers a survey of European literature from antiquity. Latin and/or Greek texts are read and studied either in the original language (classical studies alternative) or in translation (ancient civilisation).
Learning outcome
A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:
Knowledge
The candidate is expected to
- have knowledge about ancient poetry, with emphasis either on Greek or Roman lyric
- have knowledge about the lyrical poetry's history (Greek or Roman)
Skills
The candidate is expected to
- be able to read and interpret lyrical poetry (in the original language or in translation)
- be familiar with the vocabulary used in the texts
- be able to give analyses of the texts of the syllabus (in the original language: grammar, syntax and interpretations; in translation: interpretations based on state-of-the-art of research)
- be able to identify the different metres of the texts in the original language
- be able to discuss lyrical poetry in a literary, cultural and historical context
- have basic skills in textual criticism
Learning methods and activities
1-2 seminars. Compulsory oral presentation of a chosen text.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation
Further on evaluation
In order to sit the exam, you must have completed an oral presentation beforehand.
Recommended previous knowledge
Latin/Ancient Civilisation: Basic Level Topics in LAT and ANT
Greek: GRE1101 and basic courses at other universities.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Approx. 70 pages text in the original language or 140 pages in translation, to be chosen in agreement with the lecturer.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLAS2001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Greek
- Latin
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"