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Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Greek Temples (CLA1351)

StaffProfessor Barbara Borg - Convenor
Credit Value15
ECTS Value7.5
NQF Level4
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisitesNone
Duration of Module Term 2: 11 weeks;

Module aims

This module aims to provide:

  • An introduction into how to use and analyse visual and material evidence as a historical source
  • In-depth thinking into Greek temples and their sanctuaries on the mainland and abroad, with a special focus on architectural sculpture, cult images and votive offerings
  • Consideration of key issues relating to the organisation of sacred space, the representation of gods in image form and the use of mythic narrative in temple decoration

ILO: Module-specific skills

  • 1. With guidance, describe and evaluate the architectural style, decorative ornament and archaeological context of key Greek temples
  • 2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of ancient religious culture and the role of material objects such as cult images and votive offerings in ritual activity, and relate these to understanding the history of the ancient society

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

  • 3. With guidance, use, analyse and evaluate visual and material evidence as a major source for understanding the ancient world
  • 4. Demonstrate basic academic and library skills as well as a critical ability in assessing published literature

ILO: Personal and key skills

  • 5. Demonstrate independent and group study skills in guided research and presentation of findings
  • 6. Show an ability to select and organise relevant material, to present this in connected oral and written form, and to discuss issues in a peer group
  • 7. Manage your own time and meet deadlines

Syllabus plan

Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:

  • The development of temple architecture
  • The Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders
  • The sanctuary of Olympia
  • Ancient theories of architecture
  • The Parthenon and the Athenian Acropolis
  • Greek influence on Roman Architecture
  • The sanctuary at Delphi
  • ehe practical side of building a temple

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
271230

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities 2211 x 2 hour lectures
Scheduled Learning and Teaching55 x 1 hour seminars
Guided Independent Study123Private study

Formative assessment

Form of assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Participation in seminar discussionsWithin 1 hour seminars5-6Oral feedback
Oral presentation5-10 minutes5-6Oral feedback

Summative assessment (% of credit)

CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
40600

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment% of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Essay402000 words1-4, 7Mark and written comments
Examination602 hours1-4Mark and written comments

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessmentForm of re-assessmentILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment
EssayEssay1-4, 7Referral/deferral period
ExaminationExamination1-4Referral/deferral period

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Basic reading:

  • Alcock, S. and Osborne, R.: Placing the Gods, 1994.
  • Dinsmoor, W.B.: The Architecture of Ancient Greece, 1950.
  • Hurwit, J.M.: The Athenian Acropolis: History, mythology and archaeology from the Neolithic era to the present, 1999.
  • Lawrence, A.W.: Greek Architecture, 1983/1996.
  • Spawforth, A.: The Complete Greek Temples, 2006.
  • Stewart, A. Greek Sculpture, 1990.
  • Tomlinson, R.A.: Greek Sanctuaries, 1976.

Module has an active ELE page?

Yes

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

Available as distance learning?

No

Origin date

2011

Last revision date

20/02/2019

Key words search

Classics, Greek, Temples, Sources