Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:30
So often associated with wine and revelry, this course will explore the ways in which Dionysus was worshipped in ancient Greece. Here, we will consider mystery religion, religious festivals and the secrets of maenadic worship. We will traverse, like Dionysus, across the ancient Mediterranean world from Asia Minor to Thebes to Athens and beyond. We will also explore a broad chronological sweep too – from 5th century BCE to 2nd century CE. For sure, Dionysus will provide intrigue with the opportunity to revel with a variety of primary sources, such as, archaeology, literary sources and fragments.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will primarily focus on Greece, Rome and the Ancient Near East (from 5th century BCE to 2th century CE). There will be core themes of focus, as follows:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Feedback | Word Count | 1500 | ||
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Feedback | Word Count | 1500 | ||
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Students will be expected: i. to identify and critically analyse primary and secondary material; ii. Consider methodological approaches. |
| Factual | Evaluate | Students expected: i. to critically apply knowledge in a range of formats and presentational styles especially as this course draws a broad chronology canvas, ii. be able to communicate learning |
| Conceptual | Apply | Students will be expected: i. provide a firm academic appreciation of the subject content; ii. consider the broader implications of the course content and inter-disciplinary approaches. |
| Procedural | Create | Students will be expected to demonstrate, i. engage with a range of technology interfaces. |
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