Classical and Archaeological Studies and French

Description

Classical & Archaeological Studies is very interdisciplinary in nature making it an ideal joint honours subject. Students of French will appreciate the opportunity to compare these with ancient languages such as Latin and Greek, and tracing the influences of the ancient world on modern day French culture. Archaeology, meanwhile, draws interpretative strands from many disciplines including anthropology and philosophy, so joint honours will give you a head start with archaeological interpretation.

The great strength of Classical & Archaeological Studies is the hugely interesting and varied range of subjects it includes – literature, mythology, drama, archaeology, art and architecture, history, languages and philosophy – and the way they all connect in the study of ancient civilisations, including those of Egypt, Greece, Rome and their neighbours. At Kent, you also have the opportunity to learn Latin or Ancient Greek, which are taught at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

French is one of the most beautiful romance languages. Outside of France it is spoken as far afield as Canada, the Seychelles, Madagascar and Mali. It is one of the official languages of the United Nations, and an important language in the EU. This joint-honours degree offers you the chance to achieve a near-native level in French, alongside your studies in Classical & Archaeological Studies. Being able to speak another language, combined with a traditional humanities degree lays the perfect foundation for an international career.

You also have the opportunity to spend a year in a French speaking country and really get to know its culture and history. The programme is incredibly flexible, allowing you to tailor your module choices to your specific interests and goals.

Independent rankings

Classics and Archaeology at Kent are ranked 8th and 11th respectively with Modern languages ranked 14th for student satisfaction in The Guardian University Guide 2014.

In the National Student Survey 2014, Archaeology is ranked 10th, Classics 14th and French was ranked 8th for student satisfaction.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Part-time variant Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

CL329 - Introduction to Archaeology

CL353 - The Civilisations of Greece and Rome

FR327 - Learning French 2A (Post GCSE)

FR328 - Learning French 2B (Post GCSE)

FR330 - Intensive French for Beginners

FR300 - Learning French 3 (Post A Level)

FR301 - Writer and Genre in France I

FR302 - Writer and Genre in France II

FR308 - Questions of French Cinema

FR310 - Twentieth Century France in Crisis

FR331 - French Drama: Love, Marriage and Politics (in translation)

FR332 - French Narratives: Love, Marriage and Politics (in translation)

FR337 - Texts and Contexts 1

FR338 - Texts and Contexts 2

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

FR589 - Learning French 4

FR632 - Modern French Theatre 1

FR633 - Modern French Theatre (2)

FR638 - French Detective Fiction

FR593 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 19th century

FR594 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 20th century

FR598 - Occupation and Resistance in the French Novel

FR600 - Literary Trailblazers: Four Women Writers of the 20th Century

FR620 - Memory and Childhood in 20th Century French Fiction

FR546 - Short Narrative Fiction in French

FR566 - French: Second Year Extended Essay

CL687 - Archaeological Fieldwork Methods and Techniques

CL693 - Alexander the Great & the Hellenistic World

CL694 - The City of Athens

CL644 - The Reign of Darius I

CL647 - Advanced Latin

CL649 - The Literature and Cultural Identity of the Imperial Period

CL650 - Graeco-Roman Egypt

CL652 - Gods, Heroes and Mystery Cults: Religion in Ancient Greece

CL659 - Barbarians in the West

CL666 - Foundations of Britain

CL670 - Egypt and the Classical World

CL677 - Fieldwork Practice

CL681 - The Roman Family: from Birth to Old Age

CL685 - Torture and Sacrifice: the literature of early Christianity

CL513 - Intermediate Latin

CL310 - Greek for Beginners

CL311 - Latin for Beginners

CL574 - City-State to World Empire

CL584 - History of the Roman Empire from Trajan to Constantine

CL587 - History of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Domitian

CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language

CL608 - Greek Art and Architecture

CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture

CL623 - Minoan Art and Architecture

CL627 - Advanced Ancient Greek Language

CL630 - Hieroglyphs without Mystery: Introduction to the Study of Languages and

CL640 - Late Antique Archaeology: Mediterranean Life from Constantine to Muhamm

CL697 - Museum Studies: Interpretation, Collection, Care and Management

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Year abroad

The French department at the University of Kent has Erasmus agreements with several universities in France, Belgium, Canada and Switzerland. See the Go Abroad website for an up-to-date list.

Possible modules may include:

LA514 - Year Abroad Module

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

FR590 - Learning French: Business French I

FR621 - The Painting as Phantom : Diderot to Proust

FR601 - Mothers and Daughters in Women's Writing

FR613 - The Reader and the Text

FR640 - Trainspotting

FR642 - Libertine Literature in Eighteenth-Century France

FR637 - Travels to Japan in Modern French Culture

FR567 - French: Final Year Dissertation

FR550 - Images of Monarchy in French Classical Tragedy

FR561 - Contemporary French Cinema

CL690 - Classical Studies and Ancient History in the Classroom

CL653 - Minoan Art and Architecture

CL641 - Virgil's Aeneid

CL636 - Archaeological Project

CL638 - Late Antique Archaeology: The Mediterranean from Constantine to Muhamm

CL627 - Advanced Ancient Greek Language

CL626 - The Literature and Cultural Identity of the Imperial Period - Being Gre

CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture

CL619 - The Reign of Darius I

CL621 - Archaeological Fieldwork Methods and Techniques

CL608 - Greek Art and Architecture

CL550 - Intermediate Greek Language

CL590 - The Foundations of Britain: Archaeology of the first Millenium B.C.

CL591 - Barbarians in the West

CL604 - Roman and Medieval Artefacts

CL584 - History of the Roman Empire from Trajan to Constantine

CL585 - Egypt and the Classical World

CL586 - Graeco-Roman Egypt

CL311 - Latin for Beginners

CL310 - Greek for Beginners

CL513 - Intermediate Latin

CL504 - Classical & Archaeological Studies Dissertation

CL686 - Torture and Sacrifice: the literature of early Christianity

CL682 - The Roman Family: from Birth to Old Age

CL677 - Fieldwork Practice

CL652 - Gods, Heroes and Mystery Cults: Religion in Ancient Greece

CL647 - Advanced Latin

CL645 - City-State to World Empire

CL694 - The City of Athens

CL693 - Alexander the Great & the Hellenistic World

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement

• A level:ABB
• GCSE:C in a modern European language other than English
• Access to HE Diploma:The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma):The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
• International Baccalaureate:34 points overall or 16 points at HL including 4 at HL or 5 at SL in a modern European language other than English

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Funding

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At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages. Please note that details of the scholarship for 2015 entry have not yet been finalised and are subject to change.