Classical Literature and French
Postgraduate
In Leeds
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Postgraduate
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Leeds
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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
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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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Subjects
- Greek
- Latin
- Translation
- Politics
- Classics
- Cinema
Course programme
A Joint Honours degree allows you to study the same core topics as students on each Single Honours course, but you’ll take fewer options and discovery modules so you can fit in both subjects. You’ll study one of our Cornerstone modules in Year 1 to draw your two subjects together, and apply your knowledge and skills to a major research project in either subject in your final year.
Classical LiteratureIn 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.
FrenchYou’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.
Course structureThese are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- After Troy: Homecoming in Greek Epic and Tragedy 20 credits
- Latin Literature: Republic and Empire 20 credits
- French Language Awareness and Skills 20 credits
- Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire) 20 credits
- Worlds of Literature 20 credits
- Ancient Lives 20 credits
- Intermediate Ancient Greek 20 credits
- Intermediate Latin 20 credits
- Beginners Ancient Greek 20 credits
- Beginners Latin 20 credits
- Introduction to Skills in French Translation 20 credits
Compulsory modules
You will study either Virgil's Aeneid or Homer's Iliad.
- Evidence and Enquiry in Classics 20 credits
- French Language in Contexts 20 credits
- Virgil's Aeneid 20 credits
- Homer's Iliad 20 credits
- Intermediate Ancient Greek (Level 2) 20 credits
- Intermediate Latin (Level 2) 20 credits
- Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 2) 20 credits
- Beginners Latin (Level 2) 20 credits
- Aspects of French History 1789-1914 20 credits
- Laughter, Love and Chivalry: Society and Culture in the French Middle Ages 20 credits
- Politics and Society in France since 1945 20 credits
- The Foundations of Modern French Thought 20 credits
Classical Literature and French