ANT1100 – Introduction to the Ancient World
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course gives you basic knowledge of Greek and Roman culture in the classical period. The emphasis is on history, literature and mythology. The syllabus consists of both texts from antiquity in translation and modern literature on the subject.
The aim of the course is to provide you with a professional basis for further study of antiquity, and at the same time address issues and problems around recent use of classical culture in Europe.
Learning outcome
After completing this course:
- You will know the most important events, people and developments in Greek and Roman history.
- You will gained insight into recent interpretations and reuse of ancient culture.
- You will be able to explain the ancient literary genres and texts, and how these have been preserved.
- You will be able to explain literary works through your own reading of primary texts.
- You will be able explain the most important Greek and Roman myths and mythological figures.
- You will be able reflect critically on antiquity as a historical period and its relevance in recent times.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Teaching
14 lectures (2 x 45 minutes each). The lectures will be podcasted. Teachers with different professional backgrounds within the field of Antiquity may be used.
In order to sit for your exam, the following complusory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher:
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Reflection paper at the start of the semester - to be submitted in Canvas
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A quiz in Canvas later in the semester.
If your assignments are not approved, you will receive feedback on what needs to be changed, and you will have the opportunity to revise and resubmit your assignment. Approved mandatory activities are valid also the next two times the course is offered.
Since much of the teaching will be podcasted and the mandatory teaching activities take place in Canvas, this subject can be carried out as a home study, for those who do not have the opportunity to attend the teaching.
Examination
4 hour written examination.
School examinations/written examinations are carried out in the digital examination system Inspera. You must familiarize yourself with the implementation of the digital exam in Inspera. Read more about digital school exams.
In order for you to be allowed to sit for the exam, the compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
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- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
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