Classical Literature and French BA
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I would have wanted more lab hours especially in the first year. It is relatively cheap and you dont have to pat for transportation as you can walk to most places if you live in the city centre.
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Bachelor's degree
In Leeds
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Leeds
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Duration
4 Years
Classical Literature gives you the chance to explore some of the most important texts in western literature. You’ll combine core and optional modules to appreciate works by writers such as Homer, Virgil, Aeschylus, Apuleius, Aristotle and Ovid, all read in English translation, offering a window onto Ancient Greek and Roman culture and history. You will explore poetry, prose, and comedy and tragedy plays in the ancient theatre, and discover how later writers have been inspired by the classics.
French at Leeds allows you to become fluent in a major world language while gaining an insight into the literature, cinema, history and politics of the Francophone world. Core modules will develop your language skills and introduce you to key aspects of Francophone culture. You’ll then choose from an impressive range of optional modules on topics as diverse as medieval romances, the French Revolution, postcolonial cinema and Francophone Africa.
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A-level: ABB including A in French
Other course specific tests:
When an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level including A in French and grade A in the EPQ.
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I would have wanted more lab hours especially in the first year. It is relatively cheap and you dont have to pat for transportation as you can walk to most places if you live in the city centre.
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Subjects
- Greek
- Latin
- Translation
- Politics
- Classics
- Cinema
- Project
- Discovery
- Develop
- Literature
- Century
- Ancient Greek
- Francophone
Course programme
Classical Literature
In your first year you’ll study core modules that introduce you to ancient Greek and Roman literature, as well as starting to develop the skills required to analyse them. You’ll develop those skills by exploring in-depth Homer’s Iliad and/or Virgil’s Aeneid, and choosing from optional modules on e.g. Classics in 20th and 21st century literature, or Roman or Athenian Comedy. By the time you reach your final year, you’ll have highly developed research and critical skills and will continue to build your diverse literary portfolio. You’ll also have the chance to begin or continue with Latin or Ancient Greek throughout.
French
You’ll improve your language skills in your first year and be introduced to French culture and history. In the following year you’ll develop this knowledge with further core language study and choose from a range of optional modules, before you spend your time abroad working or studying in a Francophone country. When you return, you’ll refine your skills with advanced language classes and choose from further options on aspects of Francophone culture, history and the French language in professional contexts.
Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
- After Troy: Homecoming in Greek Epic and Tragedy
- Latin Literature: Republic and Empire
- French Language Awareness and Skills
- Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire)
- Worlds of Literature
Optional modules
- Ancient Lives
- Intermediate Ancient Greek
- Intermediate Latin
- Beginners Ancient Greek
- Beginners Latin
- Introduction to Skills in French Translation
Year 2
Compulsory modules
- You will study either Virgil's Aeneid or Homer's Iliad.
- Evidence and Enquiry in Classics
- French Language in Contexts
- Virgil's Aeneid
- Homer's Iliad
Optional modules
- Intermediate Ancient Greek (Level 2)
- Intermediate Latin (Level 2)
- Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 2)
- Beginners Latin (Level 2)
- Aspects of French History 1789-1914
- Laughter, Love and Chivalry: Society and Culture in the French Middle Ages
- Politics and Society in France since 1945
- The Foundations of Modern French Thought
Year 3
Compulsory modules
- French Year Abroad
Year 4
Compulsory modules
- You are required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.
- Advanced French Language Skills
- Major Research Project
- Final Year Project: Dissertation
- Final Year Project: Extended Essay
- Final Year Project: Translation
- Final Year Project: Extended Translation
- Final Year Project: Digital Documentary
Optional modules
- Intermediate Ancient Greek (Level 3)
- Intermediate Latin (Level 3)
- Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 3)
- Beginners Latin (Level 3)
- Antiracism in France since 1945
- French Bilingual Liaison Interpreting
- Twentieth Century French Literature and the Visual Arts
- Camera Lucida: Theory, Practice and Writing of Photography
Classical Literature and French BA