Programme Specification for the 2018/9 academic year

BA (Hons) Classical Studies and Philosophy

1. Programme Details

Programme name	BA (Hons) Classical Studies and Philosophy	Programme code	UFA3CTHHPS01
Study mode(s)	Full Time	Academic year	2018/9
Campus(es)	Streatham (Exeter)	Programme start date	09/2015
NQF Level	6 (Honours)

2. Description of the Programme

Advice and guidance on your programme can be sought from your personal tutor and programme director. All staff offer regular office hours that you can drop into without a prior appointment for this purpose.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

1. Offer an excellent Honours-level education in Classical Studies and Philosophy, which meets at least the standards set in the national Subject Benchmarks
2. Provide a stimulating and supportive environment for students that is informed by research where deemed appropriate.
3. Offer a coherent and structured framework of study which ensures that within the time-span of the programme every student follows a balanced and complementary range of modules, whilst allowing sufficient choice to ensure that students are able to follow individual pathways of learning.
4. Promote students' understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of Greek and Roman texts and their appreciation of the contribution of individual authors and texts to an understanding of the literary genres of Greek and Roman literature.
5. Foster in students: an understanding of Greek and Roman cultures, with a focus on their literature and thought; awareness of the issues involved in studying other cultures and of the similarities and differences between ancient cultures and our own.
6. Produce graduates who are grounded in the main themes and methods of philosophy through a combination of modules, which develop a reflective understanding of some pervasive and problematic features of the world and of ourselves.
7. Provide a range of academic and personal skills, which will prepare students from varied educational backgrounds for employment or further study, which will foster mental agility, adaptability and critical enquiry, and which will enable them to deploy their knowledge, abilities and skills in their entirety, displaying balance and judgement in a variety of circumstances.

4. Programme Structure

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

The Classical Studies and Philosophy degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year.

Depending on your programme you can take up to 30 credits each year in another subject, for instance a language or business module, to develop career-related skills or just widen your intellectual horizons.

Please note that modules offered are subject to change, depending on staff availability, timetabling, and demand.

5. Programme Modules

The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the College web site

www.intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/taught/modules.php

www.intranet.exeter.ac.uk/socialsciences/moduledescriptions/index.php

Please note that modules offered are subject to change, depending on staff availability, timetabling, and demand.

Stage 1

Across Stages 1 and 2 students must take at least 90 credits in each of the programmes Classical Studies and Philosophy in order to gain a sufficient understanding of both disciplines.

Compulsory Modules

Classical Studies: CLA1005 or CLA1006. Please note, modules CLA1005 and CLA1006 run in alternate years. Students will take whichever module is running.

Philosophy: 3 of the 4 core modules must be chosen

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
CLA1005	Greek and Roman Narrative	30	No

Optional Modules

You will select 30 credits of Classical Studies Level 1 optional modules, available to view here: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studying/undergraduates/modules/

You will select 15 credits of Philosophy Level 1 optional modules.

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
CLA S1 BA Optional Modules 2018/9 (For Classical Studies Programme)
Classics and Ancient History Stage One Optional Modules 2018/9 (For Classical Studies Programme)
CLA1002	Roman History: Problems and Sources	30	No
CLA1301	Ancient Sources (Written Evidence) - Tyranny	15	No
CLA1303	Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Roman Historical Writing	15	No
CLA1515	Ancient Sources: Roman Death	15	No
CLA1357	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Globalisation and Identity in the Western Roman Empire	15	No
CLA1358	Ancient Sources Material Evidence: Building Communities in Archaic Greece	15	No
CLA1512	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Images of the Trojan War: from Pot to Film	15	No
CLA1408	Text and Context: Suetonius and Imperial Power	15	No
CLA1406	Text and Context: Roman Love Elegy	15	No
CLA1272	Text and Context: Persuasion in Ancient Greece	15	No
CLA1508	Ancient World: Roman Philosophy	15	No
CLA1510	Ancient World: Roman Religion	15	No
Philosophy Stage 1 modules 2018-9
PHL1003	Philosophical Readings 5	15	No
PHL1004	Philosophical Problems 1	15	No
PHL1009	Philosophies of Art	15	No
PHL1013	Philosophy of Morality	15	No
PHL1007	Philosophical Reading 1	15	No
PHL1008	Philosophical Reading 2	15	No
PHL1002A	Knowledge and Reality 1	15	No
PHL1002B	Knowledge and Reality 2	15	No
PHL1005A	Evidence and Argument 1	15	No
PHL1006	Introduction to Philosophical Analysis	15	No

Total Credits for Stage 1	120

Stage 2

Compulsory Modules

Classical Studies: modules CLA2005 and CLA2006 run in alternate years. Students will take whichever module is running.

Philosophy: 3 of the 6 core modules must be chosen

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
CLA2005	Greek and Roman Narrative	30	No

Optional Modules

You will select 30 credits of Classical Studies Level 2 optional modules, available to view here: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studying/undergraduates/modules/

For Philosophy select 60 credits of available level Philosophy options, at least 45 of which must be level 2 and the remaining 15 credits can be level 2 or 3.

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
CLA S2 BA Optional Modules 2018/9 (For Classical Studies Programme)
Classics and Ancient History Stage Two Optional Modules 2018/9 (For Classical Studies Programme)
CLA2002	Roman History: Problems and Sources	30	No
CLA2301	Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny	15	No
CLA2303	Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Roman Historical Writing	15	No
CLA2515	Ancient Sources: Roman Death	15	No
CLA2357	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Globalisation and Identity in the Western Roman Empire	15	No
CLA2358	Ancient Sources Material Evidence: Building Communities in Archaic Greece	15	No
CLA2512	Images of Trojan War: from Pot to Film (Material Evidence)	15	No
CLA2408	Text and Context: Suetonius and Imperial Power	15	No
CLA2406	Text and Context: Roman Love Elegy	15	No
CLA2272	Text and Context: Persuasion in Ancient Greece	15	No
CLA2508	Ancient World: Roman Philosophy	15	No
CLA2510	Ancient World: Roman Religion	15	No

Total Credits for Stage 2	120

Stage 3

Compulsory Modules

You must take 60 credits in each subject, which must include a dissertation in either Classical Studies or Philosophy.

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
CLA3009	Dissertation OR	30	No
PHL3040	Philosophy Dissertation	30	No

Optional Modules

If you have chosen to take the Classical Studies dissertation, you will select 30 credits of Classical Studies options and 60 credits of Philosophy options. If you have chosen to take the Philosophy dissertation, you will select 30 credits of Philosophy options and 60 credits of Classical Studies options.

Classical Studies Level 3 optional modules are available to view here: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studying/undergraduates/modules/

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
CLA SF BA Classical Language and Texts 2018-9
Classics and Ancient History level 3 language options 2018/9
CLA3204	Classical Language and Texts: Greek III	30	No
CLA3205	Classical Language and Texts: Greek IV	30	No
CLA3206	Classical Language and Texts: Latin IV	30	No
CLA3251	Classical Language and Texts: Latin V: Epic	30	No
CLA3254	Classical Language and Texts: Latin III	30	No
CLA3270	Classical Language and Texts: Greek V: Epic	30	No
CLA SF BA Optional Modules 2018/9 (For All Programmes)
Classics and Ancient History Stage Three Optional Modules 2018/9 (For All Programmes)
CLA3007	The Crisis of the Athenian Polis	30	No
CLA3008	The Age of Cicero	30	No
CLA3032	Translation and Criticism	30	No
CLA3042	Ancient Literary Criticism	30	No
CLA3054	Domination and Resistance in Roman Britain	30	No
CLA3056	Ovid and the Erotic Passions	15	No
CLA3108	The World of Late Antiquity	30	No
CLA3112	Medicine in Antiquity	15	No
CLA3113	Art in Greek Society	15	No
CLA3114	Art in Roman Society	15	No
CLA3118	The World(s) of Didactic Poetry	30	No
CLA3255	Greek Political Thought	15	No
CLA3256	Impact of Greek Culture	15	No
CLA3257	Living in the Roman World: Society and Culture	30	No
CLA3258	The Reception of Greek Culture	15	No
CLA3259	The Ancient Greek Novel	15	No
CLA3260	Tales of the Unexpected: Paradoxography, Fiction and the Culture of Wonder	15	No
CLA3263	Being and Not-Being in Greek Philosophy: from Parmenides to Aristotle	15	No
CLA3267	Dialogues with the Past: Creative Interpretative Project	15	No
CLA3268	Ancient Journeys and Migrants	30	No
CLA3273	Polybios and the Challenge of Change	15	No
CLA3274	The Persians in a Near Eastern Context	30	No
CLA3009	Dissertation	30	No

Total Credits for Stage 3	120

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
	...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
1. Classical Studies: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of major literary works of Greece and Rome, read critically individual works within a specific genre and demonstrate an awareness of the way texts reflect changes in ancient society and perceptions. (3.2 A1) 2. Demonstrate an awareness of and critical engagement with aspects of Greek and Roman society, religion and philosophy and be able to evaluate the similarities and differences with our own culture (3.2 A1). 3. Demonstrate the ability to analyse in general terms the complex interrelationship between history, literature, philosophy and ideology in the context of one or more ancient societies. (3.2 A2) 4. Evaluate, analyse and synthesise a wide range of viewpoints on problems of interpretation and evaluation, and adopt a variety of critical approaches to the subject drawn from different disciplines within the subject area (3.2 A5). 5. Philosophy; Show familiarity with philosophical ideas about the nature of society and the social sciences. 6. Reflect upon the conditions of human social life. 7. Show familiarity with the history of modern philosophy (18.1). 8. Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts in epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of mind and nature (18.2). 9. Analyse concepts in ethics (18.3). 10. Analyse and criticise substantial works by important historical and contemporary moral and political philosophers (18.2 and 18.3). 11. Engage in logical and conceptual analysis and abstract reasoning (23.2, 23.4, 23.6). 12. Apply a reflective and sophisticated analytic understanding to a range of complex issues and subject matters.	1 - 4 form the basis of the Classical Studies programme at all stages and levels. However, more sophisticated analysis and understanding is expected at Stage 3. These skills are developed at Stages 1 and 2 by means of lectures, discussion in seminars, researching and writing essays, gobbet answers and oral presentations. At Stage 3 these skills are developed in relation to particular topics and periods through specialised modules and through an optional dissertation. These skills are also reinforced at level 3 by placing greater emphasis on seminars (2 hour classes), on oral presentations (often summatively assessed), and essay writing (longer essays are expected at Stage 3). • In explicit terms, skills 5-6 are developed through lectures, seminars and essay work on Social Philosophy; 7-8 through similar methods and strategies on Knowledge and Reality; 9-10 through similar methods on Ethics, Philosophy of Mind and Philosophy of Nature, and 11 through practical exercises on Evidence and Argument. However, depending on the student’s chosen portfolio of modules, they will be developed, further in the modules chosen at Stage 3. 13 is developed especially through the optional modules taken at Stage 3.	The assessment of skills 1 - 4 is made through a combination of examinations (including essays and gobbet passages for comment); course essays and oral presentations. The assessment of skills 5-12 is made through a combination of course essays, oral presentations, examinations; also, where appropriate, Research Methods Project or dissertation.

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
	...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
13. Analyse critically individual texts and combine those analyses to demonstrate understanding of the development of literary genres (Phil. 23.3, 23.4 14. Select and apply appropriate critical tools when reading primary and secondary literature and ancient literature in translation (CAH 3.6 B6, Phil. 23.3). 15. Demonstrate a professional approach to referencing and the use of bibliography (CAH 3.6 B12). 16. Synthesise complex and diverse arguments and ideas lucidly and coherently, both orally and in writing (CAH 3.6 B9; Phil.23.2). 17. Engage in creative analytical and evaluative thinking about texts, sources, arguments and interpretations (CAH 3.6 B7, Phil. 23.6). 18. Engage in lateral thinking, making connections between ideas and information in different fields of their study (CAH 3.6 B8, Phil.23.9, 25.1). 19. Gather, memorize, organize and deploy evidence, information and ideas, and show an awareness of the provisional nature of knowledge (CAH 3.5 B4). 20. Reflect critically on the extent, and limitations, of their learning and understanding (CAH 3.5 B2). 21. Understand and demonstrate the different uses of qualitative and quantitative data, and evaluate their relative advantages and disadvantages (Phil. 6.2.3). 22. Show awareness of the basic philosophical questions arising from academic research. 23. Think and write broadly about large themes. 24. Develop and deploy argument, grounded in theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence (Phil. 6.2.4). 25. Identify problems of reliability and bias in, and more generally evaluate, empirical evidence (Phil. 6.2.3). 26. Collate data from a range of sources (Phil. 6.2.2) 27. Deploy complex terminology in a comprehensible manner (Phil. 6.3.6).	Skills 13-20 are developed throughout the Classical Studies side of the degree programme by means of lectures, discussion in seminars and study-groups, the preparation and delivery of oral presentations in seminars and the writing of essays. At Stages 2 and 3 students are expected to prepare longer and more sophisticated seminar presentations, and, at Stage 3, to write longer essays in order further to develop these skills. Also at Stage 3 seminars are normally 2 hours in length and form the primary teaching and learning medium, with a focus on developing, in the context of their particular subjects, the more complex analytical skills listed (16-20). Skill 20 is further developed through feedback on written work (normally delivered one-to-one, as well as in written form at level 3). It is also developed at Stage 1 through “learning notebooks” in which students are expected to reflect on their learning with particular reference to one module. Skills 15-20, also 21-25, are developed throughout the Philosophy side of the degree programme via lectures and seminars, written work and oral work (both oral presentations and class discussion). A more sophisticated use of these skills is developed in the second and third stages; in the third stage, independent use of these skills is developed through the dissertation and level 3 optional modules selected by the student.	The assessment of skills 13 – 19 is made in Classical Studies through a combination of examinations (including essays and gobbet passages for comment); term-time essays and, in many Stage 3 modules, the assessment of oral presentations. Skill 20 is formatively assessed at Stage 1 by means of the compulsory learning notebook. In Philosophy, skills 15-25 are assessed though course essays, assessed oral presentations and examinations at Stages 1-2 and through the dissertation at Stage 3.

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
	...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
28. Select, organise and analyse material for written work and oral presentations of different prescribed lengths. (Phil. 23.2) 29. Present an argument orally in a clear, organized and effective manner (Phil. 26.8). 30. Present an argument in a written form in a clear and organized manner, with appropriate use of correct English (CAH 3.6 B9 and 3.7 B12, Phil.23.6). 31. Formulate and express ideas at different levels of abstraction (Phil. 23.8). 32. Undertake group work, including the presentation and discussion of challenging material in groups (Phil. 28.3). 33. Work creatively, flexibly and adaptably with others, both peers and academic staff (Phil. 27.5). 34. Demonstrate autonomy, manifested in self-direction and intellectual initiative, both in learning and study and in the management of time (CAH 3.5 B1, Phil. 27.2). 35. Evaluate and reflect on your own work (Phil.27.5) 36. Write and think under pressure and to meet deadlines (Phil. 27.3). 37. Plan the execution of demanding work based on individual research over a long time (Phil. 27.3). 38. Use a range of basic IT resources (such as e-mail and the internet) to acquire and manipulate general and subject-specific information (CAH 3.7 B15, Phil. 26.8.2). 39. Use wordprocessing and other appropriate software to create clearly presented written assignments and handouts (CAH 3.7 B15, Phil. 26.8.2).	(a) Skills 28, 29, 31 and 32 are developed through the preparation and delivery of oral presentations in most modules at all stages in both sides of the programme, and through the oral discussion of challenging material in all modules in the programme. (b) Skill 32 is further developed in Classical Studies through participation in study groups with other students in most modules in the programme. (c) Skill 33 is also developed through meetings with personal tutors, one-to-one tutorials giving feedback on written work and through discussion in seminars. (d) Skills 28, 30, 31, 34, and 36 developed through written assignments (essays) and examinations in most modules at all levels. (e) Skills 34 & 35 form essential parts of the successful completion of the programme but are encouraged especially through preparation for written and oral assignments and seminars. They are also promoted through the student Self-Appraisal system in the mid-semester break. (f) Skill 37 is developed through the dissertation in Classical Studies. (f) Skills 38 and 39 are developed in Classical Studies through compulsory ELE assignments in tandem with the Stage 1 reflective learning notebook and in both sides of the programme through the requirement that all written work is word-processed and that the internet is used to access texts and other learning materials.	(a) Skills 28, 29, 31 and 32 are assessed through the summative assessment of oral presentations at Stage 3 (10% or 20%) (in Classical Studies) This assessment may also include a formative peer evaluation element. In philosophy, oral contribution to seminars and presentations are assessed formatively. See marking criteria for Classical Studies in the College of Humanities Taught Student Handbook, available at: https://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studying/taughthandbook/ (b) Skills 28, 30, 31, 34 and 36 are assessed through examinations and written work at all levels and in all modules (also the dissertation but without examination). (c) Skill 38-39 is assessed through written course-work in all modules. (d) Skill 37 is assessed by the dissertation in either subject.

7. Programme Regulations

University Regulations on the number of credits to be taken and at what level for each stage of the programme can be found in the Credit and Qualifications Framework.

Progression

Condonement is the process that allows you to be awarded credit (and so progress to the next stage or, in the final stage, receive an award), despite failing to achieve a pass mark at a first attempt. You are not entitled to reassessment in condoned credit. Regulations on condonement can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.

Assessment and Awards

For undergraduate degrees assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. Details of the weightings for each year of all programme lengths can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.

Classification

Full details of assessment regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and the classification of awards can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.

You can also read details of Generic Marking Criteria.

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

Personal and Academic Tutoring

It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you with individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support fo the duration of your programme, and this support extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.

Information on the College Personal Tutoring system, library provision, ELE resources and access to College support services can be found on the College webpages for current students.

Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)

SSLCs enable students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

Learning Resources

The University Library maintains its principal collections in the main library buildings on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, together with a number of specialist collections in certain Colleges. The total Library collection comprises over a million volumes and 3000 current periodical subscriptions.

IT Services

A wide range of IT services are provided throughout the Exeter campuses, including open-access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helpdesks are maintained on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, while most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.

Student Support Services

The University provides many support services including health and wellbeing, multifaith chaplaincy, family support, the Students' Guild and international student support.

10. Admissions Criteria

All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.

Candidates for undergraduate programmes must satisfy the undergraduate admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).

13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards

The University and its constituent Colleges draw on a range of data to review the quality of education provision. The College documents the performance in each of its tuaght programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Student Experience Review (ASER).

Subject areas are reviewed every five years through a College Academic Audit scheme that includes external contributions.

14. Awarding Institution

University of Exeter

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

College of Humanities (CHUM)

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Not applicable to this programme

College of Social Sciences and International Studies (CSSIS)

Partner Institution

Not applicable to this programme.

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

18. Final Award

BA (Hons) Classical Studies and Philosophy

19. UCAS Code

QVV5

20. NQF Level of Final Award

6 (Honours)

21. Credit

CATS credits	360	ECTS credits	180

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

[Honours] Classics and ancient history (including Byzantine Studies and Modern Greek)
[Honours] Philosophy

23. Dates

Origin Date	01/09/2011	Date of last revision