KLA_015 English for classical archaeologists

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ing. Monika Zobková Koróniová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Věra Klontza, Ph.D.
Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 M11, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Prerequisites
English level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/20, only registered: 1/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 1/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course English for Classical Archaeologists focuses on the development of all language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) with respect to the subject and vocabulary useful in own studies, research, writing own seminar and thesis work. It also focuses on the development of communication skills, so that the students are able to express fluently their thoughts and arguments in discussions. The course is based on a series of academic texts, listenings and grammar exercises.
Learning outcomes
After successfull passing the course, students will be able to:
- Use scientific language actively
- Clearly express thoughts in spoken and written language
- Have a good understanding of academic literature written in English
- Form their written and spoken presentations using suitable syntax
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction – archaeological projects in Italy, Greece and Roman provinces
  • 2. Field archaeology
  • 3. Documentation
  • 4. Greek sculpture
  • 5. Roman sculpture
  • 6. Architecture – materials and techniques
  • 7. Public architecture
  • 8. Private architecture
  • 9. Male portraits
  • 10. Female portraits
  • 11. Pottery
  • 12. Modern technologies (aerial archaeology, photogrammetry, laser scanning)
  • 13. Revision
Literature
  • A companion to Roman architecture. Edited by Roger B. Ulrich - Caroline K. Quenemoen. 1 online r. ISBN 9781118325148. info
  • ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor. ACADEMIC WRITING. 2013. info
  • OPITZ, Rachel S. and David C. COWLEY. Interpreting Archaeological topography. Oxford, UK: Oxbow books, 2013, 268 pp. ISBN 978-1-84217-516-3. info
  • A companion to Greek art. Edited by Tyler Jo. Smith - Dimitris Plantzos. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012, 2 v. in 1. ISBN 9781118273319. info
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
  • LAWRENCE, A. W. Greek architecture. Edited by R. A. Tomlinson. 5th ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1996, viii, 243. ISBN 0300064926. info
  • CHALKER, Sylvia. A student's English grammar : workbook. First published. Harlow: Longman, 1992, 186 stran. ISBN 0582088194. info
  • KLEINER, Diana E.E. Roman Sculpture. USA: Yale University Press, 1992, 489 pp. ISBN 978-0-300-05948-9. info
  • ALEXANDER, L. G. Longman English grammar practice. Harlow: Longman, 1990, 250 s. ISBN 0-582-04588-6. info
  • ALEXANDER, L. G. Longman English grammar. Edited by R. A. Close. London: Longman, 1988, x, 374. ISBN 0582558921. info
Teaching methods
Seminar, discussion, reading of the chosen texts.
Assessment methods
Written examination, active participation in the lessons.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/phil/autumn2024/KLA_015