Modules
Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny (CLA2301)
| Staff | Professor Neville Morley - Convenor |
|---|---|
| Credit Value | 15 |
| ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| NQF Level | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Duration of Module | Term 2: 11 weeks; |
Module aims
The aims of the module are:
- To engage in in-depth thinking about the literary sources for archaic tyranny
- To illustrate the advantages and limitations of textual evidence for understanding the ancient world and the archaic period in particular
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. Describe and critically evaluate the literary material bearing upon archaic tyranny
- 2. Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the problems of archaic history
- 3. Comment in detail on features of traditional narratives associated with tyrants
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 4. Demonstrate advanced skills in the analysis of ancient texts as a major source for understanding the ancient world
- 5. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the limitations of textual evidence for understanding the ancient world
- 6. Demonstrate advanced academic and library skills specific to Classics and Ancient History
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 7. Demonstrate independent study skills in research and the presentation of findings.
- 8. Select and organise relevant material and present this in coherent oral and written form with a strong overall argument
- 9. Mange 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:
- Introduction: the problem of tyranny
- Establishing Tyranny
- The Tyrant and the People
- Tyrannical Rule
- Tyrannical Behaviour
- Overthrowing Tyranny
- Foreign, Mythical and Tragic Tyranny
- The Theory of Tyranny
- Tyranny as Symbol and Metaphor
- Hellenistic and Roman Tyranny
- The Legacy of Greek Tyranny
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 124 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 22 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 4 | Seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 124 | Guided independent study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 5 minutes | 1-9 | Oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 70 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source analysis | 30 | 1000 words | 1-9 | Mark and written comments |
| Examination | 70 | 2 hours | 1-9 | Mark and written comments |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source analysis | Source analysis (1000 words) | 1-9 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Examination | Exam (2 hours) | 1-9 | Referral/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
- Balot, R.K. ed. (2009) A Companion to Greek and Roman Political Thought, Malden MA; chapter 15 by Forsdyke, with Eckstein on Hellenistic monarchy and Norena on Roman autocracy.
- Champion, J. (2011, 2012) The Tyrants of Syracuse, Volumes I and II, Barnsley.
- Lavelle, B.M., (2004) Fame, Money and Power: the rise of Peisistratos and democratic tyranny at Athens, Ann Arbor
- Lewis. S. ed., (2006) Ancient Tyranny, Edinburgh
- Lewis. S. (2009) Greek Tyranny, Bristol
- McGlew, J. (1993) Tyranny and Political Culture in Archaic Greece, Ithaca
- Mitchell, L.G. (2013) The Heroic Rulers of Archaic and Classical Greece, London & New York
- Ogden, D. (1997). The Crooked Kings of Ancient Greece, London
- Stein-Hölkeskamp, E. (2009) ‘The Tyrants’, in K.A. Raaflaub and H. van Wees, eds., A Companion to Archaic Greece, Malden, Oxford and Chichester: 100-16.
- Teegarden, D.A. (2014) Death to Tyrants! ancient Greek democracy and the struggle against tyranny, Princeton.
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
01/09/2006
Last revision date
17/03/2022
Key words search
Ancient, Greece, tyranny