Problemática dos Estudos Clássicos II  | Classics Research Methods

CLA4.920287

6 ECTS

2.º Ciclo | Master's

2.º Semestre | Spring Semester

William J. Dominik

English (Assignments can be submitted and discussion may occur in either English or Portuguese.)

This course consists of an overview of the areas, themes, and resources available to students of Classical Studies; the steps, strategies, skills, and methodologies required to undertake research; the various academic styles used by scholars; and the methods of argumentation appropriate to the discipline. A number of sessions (4) will be presented by invited researchers dealing with current topics relevant to research in Classical Studies in both the Portuguese and international contexts.

The main focus of this course is on preparing students for the writing of their Master’s theses and includes discussion of various methodological issues and possible topics for development in a thesis. There will be some practical exercises concerned directly not only with the stages of research for and writing of an article but also with the presentation of a seminar based upon the results of the research undertaken.

Assessment will include the following components: written assignments (3) to be completed at home and presented in class throughout the semester (35%); seminar presentation (20%); final written work (25%); and continuous assessment, including attendance, class preparation, and oral participation in class (20%).

Schaps, David M. Handbook for Classical Research. London 2010.

Beard, Mary and Henderson, John. Classics: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford 1995.

Thornton, Bruce S. A Student’s Guide to Classics. Wilmington 2003.