The teaching methodology of this subject will consist of alternating theoretical explanations of each one of the topics included in the syllabus with carrying out exercises and practical activities designed to help the student know the main working and research tools belonging to the Sciences of Antiquity. The first part of the course will focus on a philological perspective, while the second one will deal with a historical approach; both of them will combine a theoretical and an eminently practical content in order to familiarize the students with their object of study.

Recording and dissemination of sessions

The sessions and their contents are protected by intellectual property and data protection regulations. Recording, reproducing, or sharing classes or participants' contributions is not permitted without prior authorization. Any recording must be expressly authorized.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Continuous assessment consists of the following activities:

1) An exam (30% of the final mark) which will assess the theoretical aspects related to textual transmission, the history of the disciplines and historiography, as presented in both the philological (I) and historical (II) parts of the course.

2) Submission of a paper (30% of the final mark) consisting of the preparation of a dossier of sources (editions, translations, encyclopaedic references, articles and especially online resources, etc.) on a character from Plutarch's Parallel Lives, which assesses the practical and instrumental component of the philological (I) part of the course.

3) Oral presentation and defence (30% of the final mark) of the research conducted on a topic to be chosen from those proposed in good time in class and in the virtual campus. This work, which will assess the historical (II) part of the course, must include the research methodology, the selection of secondary sources, and a justification of all steps undertaken. This assessment can be completed individually or in groups of up to four people.

4) Class attendance and participation (10% of the final mark): for attending four practical sessions, the dates of which will be announced in advance in class and on the virtual campus.

After the publication of the marks for each activity, a review schedule will be established for students, which will be announced in class and on the virtual campus. The only assessable activities that can be resat are the exam and the source dossier assignment. To be eligible for the resit, a student must have been assessed on a set of activities with a combined weighting of at least two-thirds. Furthermore, the submission of the assignment, the oral presentation and the sitting of the exam are mandatory requirements for being eligible for the resit. Finally, a student will receive a “Not Graded” mark if they have not submitted more than 30% of the assessment activities.

Assessment schedule

Assessment dates can’t be changed unless there’s an exceptional and well-justified reason. If a student has a documented chronic or acute illness, they can request to postpone the assessment, if it fits within the academic calendar. These requests must be submitted at least seven days in advance and include the required documentation. If the reason is an unexpected situation considered force majeure, the regulations allow the request to be submitted after the scheduled date, provided the documentation is delivered within three working days. This includes situations such as the birth or adoption of a child, or the death of a partner or a close relative (up to second degree). In cases of illness or other circumstances, the documentation must clearly show that the student was not in a condition to take the assessment at the scheduled time. Teaching staff may also use their discretion to consider other circumstances not explicitly listed above.

Moreover, in the event of unforeseen and justified circumstances, if it becomes necessary to modify the assessment procedure described in the teaching guide and/or the date published in the assessment calendar, the teacher will discuss the proposed modification with the affected class. This will be communicated via the course's Virtual Campus as far in advance as possible.

Single assessment

This subject does not allow a single assessment.

Plagiarism or fraudulent conduct

In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.

Use of AI technologies

This subject allows the use of AI technologies exclusively for tasks explicitly assigned by the teaching staff. Students must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in the assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade may be lowered, or the work may even be awarded a zero. In cases of greater infringement, more serious action may be taken.

Erasmus and Exchange Students

Erasmus students who need to leave before the scheduled assessment dates must provide an official document from their home university, addressed to the Degree Exchange Coordinator, confirming a calendar conflict (an overlap with academic activities at their home institution). Furthermore, Erasmus and exchange students who request to advance an exam must present a document from their home university justifying their request.