Faculty of Classics - University of Cambridge

INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

such as

Intellectual initiative

Critical reflection

The ability to gather, organise and deploy evidence, data and information

The ability to extract key elements from complex information

The ability to identify and solve problems

The ability to select and apply appropriate methodologies

The ability to assess the meaning and significance of information

Analytical and evaluative thinking

Estimation of the relevance of information

Discriminating between opposing theories

Forming judgements on the basis of evidence

The ability to engage in lateral thinking, openness to creative thinking

The ability to marshal arguments lucidly, coherently and concisely

The ability to deal with a multi-disciplinary subject

may be developed

through University and College activities such as

Preparing for and participation in lectures    Preparing for and participation in  classes

Preparing for and participation in supervisions        Preparing for and participation in seminars

Preparing for and writing college and university examinations

Preparing for and participation in discussion groups

Preparing for and carrying out unseen translation exercises

Preparing for and carrying out composition or literary criticism exercises

Preparing for and carrying out source analysis

Preparing for and carrying out identification of art historical or archaeological objects

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

such as

The ability to marshal arguments lucidly, coherently and concisely

The ability to present material orally in a clear and effective way, including sensitivity to the listener’s perspective

The ability to present written material clearly and appropriately, in good English, including sensitivity to the listener’s perspective

Attention to detail

may be developed

through University and College activities such as

Writing essays, reports, dissertations              &nb sp;      Participating in supervisions

Giving presentations on work done                           Study and translation of texts

Membership and Officership of committees, e.g. SSJC, College committees

JCR/MCR involvement

Negotiating use of Faculty and College facilities e.g. Computer Room, Common Room, meeting rooms

Membership and Officership of Faculty and College societies e.g. Herodoteans

Organising or participating in events such as introductory meetings or open days for new students

ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

such as

Self-direction

Self-discipline

The ability to write and think under pressure and to meet deadlines

Management of time and resources

may be developed

through University and College activities such as

Organising one’s own work programme and particularly ensuring that supervision assignments, class assignments and theses are completed on time

Understanding the Tripos structure, Lecture List and timetable and being able to use the information; choice of Part II options

Organising and participating in field work

Applications for travel and other grants, including Prizes

Membership and Officership of committees, e.g. SSJC, JCR, MCR

Negotiating use of College and Faculty facilities e.g. Computer Room, Common Room, meeting rooms, equipment

Membership and Officership of societies e.g. Herodoteans, college societies

Organisation of events: entertainment, lectures, society events

Organising or participating in events such as introductory meetings and open days for new students

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

such as

Working creatively, flexibly and adaptably with others

Formulating and meeting team objectives

Interacting successfully on a one-to-one basis

may be developed

through University and College activities such as

Developing co-operative learning skills in supervisions and classes

Participating in class and seminar discussion

Membership and Officership of committees, e.g. SSJC

Interaction with a wide range of people, cultures, disciplines

Preparation of joint projects e.g. purchase of equipment, publicity for elections

Participation in college and university politics

Negotiating use of College and Faculty facilities e.g. Computer Room, Common Room

Membership and Officership of societies e.g. Herodoteans

Organising or participating in events such as introductory meeting for new students

Organising and managing out-of-college accommodation

Standing for election to membership of the Faculty Board, College committees and bodies e.g. JCR, MCR, Council, Governing Body

Acting as member of Faculty Board, College committees and bodies e.g. JCR, MCR, Council, G B

Participation in field work                               Acting as a student mentor/friend

Management role in societies               & nbsp;       Participation in sporting activities

RESEARCH SKILLS

such as

Bibliographic skills

Observational skills

Practical skills

Writing and presentation skills

may be developed

through University and College activities such as

Use of college, Faculty and University libraries

Use of the UL and Faculty Library catalogues

Use of Faculty and college computing facilities

Use of electronic resources such as TLG, Perseus

Use of the Museum of Classical Archaeology

Visits to other Museums and institutions

Handling or observation of artefacts

Writing essays, reports, dissertations

Giving presentations on work done

Learning to decipher scripts (papyri, medieval manuscripts and inscriptions)

Field work

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS

such as

Reading references in other languages

Corresponding with overseas scholars

Speaking/conversing in a modern foreign language

Writing in a modern foreign language

may be developed

through University and College activities such as

Reading references in MFL given on reading lists

Language clubs and societies

CALL

Foreign field work

Use of the Language Centre

Opportunities to attend courses and take diplomas/certificates offered by the University

Conversation with others in the Faculty and College

COMPUTER LITERACY

such as

Use of word-processing

Use of spread-sheets and databases

Use of the internet and e-mail

Use of Computer Assisted Language Learning

Facility/aptitude for programming

may be developed

through University and College activities such as

Use of College and Faculty computing facilities

Use of College and Faculty web sites for gathering information on courses, events, deadlines, timetable

Using the internet for information-gathering e.g. visiting museum and library web-pages

Using e-mail for communication with other members of the College and University e.g. arranging supervisions

Use of the UL and Faculty and College  Library catalogues

Use of electronic resources such as TLG, Perseus

Using mailing lists and news groups to post or gather information e.g. selling  or acquiring books

Involvement in financial activities of clubs, societies and committees (e.g. Herodoteans, SSJC)

Use of spread-sheets and databases for analysing questionnaire responses

Use of college on-line library catalogue and other on-line learning resources

Preparing dissertations, reports and essays

Analysis of data (e.g. archaeological, linguistic or historical)

Learning a modern language

Learning, translating, writing in and linguistic analysis of an ancient language

NUMERACY SKILLS

such as

Knowledge and use of statistical techniques

Basic financial transactions

may be developed

through University and College activities such as

Analysis of data (e.g. archaeological, linguistic or historical)

Involvement in financial activities of clubs, societies and committees (e.g. Herodoteans, SSJC)

Use of spread-sheets for analysing questionnaire responses