Admission requirements
Not applicable.
Description
This course is a general introduction to classical mythology and philosophy, to the Bible and (the history of) Christianity, and the various ways in which these have influenced or have been used by English-language writers in literary history from the Early Modern period up to the present day. Students are required to study a course book, and read selections from Ovid, Homer, Virgil and the Bible, as well as later literary texts used to exemplify the Nachleben of the classical and Christian legacies in literatures in English
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of key elements of the classical and Judaeo-Christian traditions, so that they are able to understand and analyze more fully literary texts and cultural backgrounds which will be dealt with throughout the entire study programme of English Language and Culture.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Lecture (two-hour lecture per week)
Research (independent reading / study of primary and secondary literature)
Assessment method
Assessment
- Written midterm examination consisting of open questions, multiple choice questions, and an essay question (mandatory)
- Written final examination consisting of open questions, multiple choice questions, and an essay question (mandatory)
Weighing
- Midterm examination 50%
- Final examination 50%
The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average. To pass the course, the weighted average of the partial grades must be 5.5 or higher.
Resit
If the final grade is lower than 6.0, students may take the resit once. This new test will cover the entire material of the course and the mark will constitute for 100% of the final grade, thus replacing all previously earned marks. There is no resit for the midterm exam.
Inspection and feedback
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will have to be organized.
Reading list
Ovid. Metamorphoses
Rivers, Isabel. Classical and Christian Ideas in English Renaissance Poetry (Allen & Unwin)
The Authorized Version of the Bible (The “King James” version of 1611; Oxford World’s Classics)
Texts in Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Please note: it's not possible to enroll in MyStudyMap yourself for first-year-courses, the courses will state as 'full'. If you are a higher year student and need to take a first-year-course, please contact the education coordinator.
Registration Exchange
For the registration of exchange students contact Humanities International Office.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office: Arsenaal
Remarks
Not applicable