- Historical knowledge about the Classical tradition in Europe
- Skills in theoretical and methodological analysis (RMA level)
- Skills in critical reflection and interpretation at RMA level
- Research skills: the ability to formulate a research question and find, analyse and evaluate relevant historical evidence.
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How is it possible that the ancient world of classical Greece and Rome became such a dominant force in Western cultural history? This course examines how the classical legacy was contested and admired, rejected and appropriated in strikingly varied ways. The course consists of two parts: the first will pursue a diachronic perspective to investigate the survival of classical culture (including literature, art and material culture) in a Christian age from late antiquity to the modern age. The second part will analyse the various mechanisms of selection and appropriation that have shaped the classical tradition, paying particular attention to the cultural significance of the classical heritage in diverse cultural-historical contexts.
Exchange students
If you are in doubt whether you qualify for a course, please contact the course coordinator.
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