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Frequently asked questions
I'm new to Open University study – is this a good first course? This is a Level 3 course. Level 3 courses build on study skills and subject knowledge acquired from studies at Levels 1 and 2. They are intended only for students who have recent experience of higher education in a related subject, preferably at the OU. Although no particular courses are required before beginning this one, we recommend that you should have taken at least two arts courses, at Levels 1 and 2. This is because the course has been designed to enable you to apply and develop skills in working with source material that you would get from interdisciplinary or single-discipline courses at Level 2. You need no experience of studying the ancient world, or knowledge of Latin or Greek, but a course such as Exploring the classical world (A219) or discontinued courses such as A209 Fifth-century Athens: democracy and city state or A295 Homer: poetry and society would be useful preparation. If you have any doubt about the suitability of the course, please contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service. There are three set books you need to buy (January 2007 prices)
Can you recommend some books I can read before the start of the course? If you’re impatient to make a start and want to get on with some reading before the course begins, we have produced a guide to what might be most helpful if you have the inclination and the opportunity. There’s no obligation, of course, to do any of this! Follow the preparatory reading link for a list of recommended books. You will need a DVD player and a CD player (or a computer with those functionalities). To use our online services, you will need access to a computer as described in our Personal Computing for OU Study section. I have a disability. Is the course suitable for me? Alternative questions will be offered when set work depends on visual evidence, but the course as a whole does include a significant amount of visual material. The written course material is available on audio cassette and in comb-bound format. Also the two set books are available on audio cassette. Written transcripts are available for the audio-visual material. If you are a new student, make sure that you have our booklet Meeting Your Needs. You can obtain a copy by contacting our Student Registration & Enquiry Service. We provide a range of support services but some may take several months to arrange. Please contact us for advice if you have concerns about taking this course, or about the support that could be provided. The website www.open.ac.uk/disability has the latest information about availability. How many assignments will I be writing? There are seven tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) – the last double weighted – and a written examination. Assessment is an essential part of the teaching, so you are expected to complete it all. You will be given more detailed information when you begin the course. Yes, there is a three-hour exam that covers all the material studied, which you will sit in October. A specimen exam paper will be sent to you indicating the type of questions that will be asked. Can this course be successfully completed if I'm not based in the UK? To register for this course you will need an address in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland or in one of the European OU study areas. The exam will be held at a designated centre in the UK or Europe. For more information see the course description.
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