Open University

古典研究文学士（荣誉）

Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this degree, you will have knowledge and understanding of:

• The political, social, and cultural history of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
• The different types of evidence and sources (literary, artistic, and archaeological) utilized in the study of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
• Key critical and theoretical approaches appropriate for the interpretation of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds and their surviving evidence.
• The basic logic, structure, and vocabulary of the Latin language, where these have been studied.

Cognitive skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to:

• Analyse a wide range of sources
• Synthesise a wide range of different primary evidence and draw appropriate conclusions based on this evidence
• Evaluate challenges, debate information and arguments presented in academic scholarship and construct and communicate an independent argument and conclusion
• Employ knowledge and understanding of the Latin language to translate simple texts into English and to evaluate primary sources in the original language, where these skills have been studied.

Practical and professional skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to:

• Consider and evaluate different sources of information, extract key points and present findings appropriately
• Plan and write essays and longer projects, following the conventions of scholarship in this subject area, and acknowledging the work of others
• Adapt working methods and monitor progress as a consequence of reflecting on the views of others and formal feedback.

Key skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to:

• Communicate complex ideas and arguments clearly and in varied ways that are appropriate to the subject, purpose and audience
• Use information literacy skills in finding, evaluating and using data
• Demonstrate competence in the use of appropriate ICT tools
• Work independently, and develop your learning strategies.

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• You’ll start Stage 1 with a broad introduction to the arts and humanities followed by a choice of two modules.
• Next, in Stage 2, you can deepen your understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, learn Latin and explore Latin literature. You can also choose a module in art history, philosophy, literature, history or religious studies.
• Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll complete your degree with two advanced modules – one explores Classical mythology, and the other examines the development and culture of the imperial Roman world.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You'll start your degree with:

• Discovering the arts and humanities (A111)

You'll complete Stage 1 with one from:

• Cultures (A112)
• Revolutions (A113)

Stage 2 (120 credits)

You’ll choose one from:

• Classical Latin: the language of ancient Rome (A276)
• Exploring the classical world (A229)

You’ll also choose one from the list above or one from:

• Art and visual cultures in the modern world (A236)
• Early modern Europe: society and culture c.1500-1780 (A223)
• Art and life before 1800 (A237)
• Exploring religion: places, practices, texts and experiences (A227)
• Investigating philosophy (DA223)
• Literature matters (A240)
• The British Isles and the Modern World, 1789–1914 (A225)

Stage 3 (120 credits)

You'll study both of the following:

• Greek and Roman myth: stories and histories (A350)
• The Roman Empire (A340)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

职业发展技能

古典研究学位将培养您对不同文化环境和历史背景下的人类活动的理解。古典研究课程的毕业生因其广泛的技能而受到雇主的高度重视，这些技能是通过处理需要智力灵活性的异常广泛的源材料而开发的。语言理解、批判性分析、高度的创造力以及研究、组织和呈现材料的技能在广泛的就业领域都很有用。

您还将提高 IT、写作、沟通和独立思考技能，并学会在构建论点时吸收和评估相关信息。这些是处理复杂信息和在各种不同组织中工作的关键技能，在学习之外的世界中备受追捧——无论您已经在工作、做志愿者还是计划转行。

职业相关性

学习艺术和人文学科可以让你从事多种职业，包括：

• 广告、新闻、出版、创意产业和公共关系
• 教育
• 遗产和艺术机构
• 公共行政、地方政府、公务员、遗产和艺术机构以及社会服务
• 法律工作
• 商业、银行和零售
• 人力资源
• 慈善和竞选活动。

其他职业

许多研究生水平的工作都面向任何学科的毕业生，特别是在商业，金融，管理咨询和公共部门。一些职业可能需要进一步的学习，培训和/或工作经验，超越你的学位。

通过我们独特的远程学习方法，您可以在家中、在工作中或在旅途中学习。

你需要满足一些评估截止日期，但除此之外，你可以自由地在适合自己的时间学习，将学习安排在工作、家庭和社交生活之间。

对于每个模块，您要么只使用在线资源，要么结合使用在线和印刷材料。

您学习的每个模块都会有一个模块网站

• 每周的学习计划，为你提供循序渐进的学习指导
• 课程材料，如阅读材料、视频、录音和自我评估活动
• 用于与其他学生进行讨论和合作活动的模块论坛
• 每项作业的详细信息及其截止日期
• 辅导预订系统、在线辅导室以及导师的联系方式
• 一些印刷模块材料和资源的在线版本。