Classics and Ancient History

Newcastle University Q800 | Q810 | QQ83 | V110

Your guide to Induction Week Monday 20 September - Friday 24 September 2021

If specific personal circumstances arise which mean you are unable to attend an induction week event, please

contact your tutor or DPD to make alternative arrangements to obtain the information you have missed.

Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Welcome to Newcastle University, and to the School of History, Classics & Archaeology. We have put together this timetable to ease your very first week in what can be a rather unfamiliar environment. Induction week is designed so that you have a chance to familiarise yourself with the School, and so you can get to know the staff and your fellow students. Please make sure you attend all relevant sessions. Induction starts on Monday where you will have a chance to meet your personal tutor, a member of staff in your subject area who will serve as a first port of call for you for advice and support on academic and pastoral related matters, who will explain the university's pastoral system in more detail. Dr John Holton, Director of Education

Monday 20 September

Between 10.30am – 2.00pm Tutor Meeting

You will find out who your personal tutor is by email ahead of Induction Week, this will include the time

and location of the meeting.

All meetings will take place between 10.30am and 2.00pm on the Monday of induction week; copy of

the schedule will also be posted on your Classic Induction - Stage 1 page.

9.30am—10.00am General Welcome

A welcome session will be held by your Degree Programme Director, Deputy Degree Programme

Director and your Stage Co-ordinator. This will be held via Zoom and the link will be made available on

your Classic Induction - Stage 1

3.00pm Introductory session for QQ83

(Classical Studies and English) students

Emma Whipday will be running an introductory session via Zoom (link below) for QQ83 students.

The Zoom link for this event is https://newcastleuniversity.zoom.us/j/85096526486

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Tuesday 21 September

Fieldtrip—Wallington Hall and the Classical Tradition

The idea behind this trip is to introduce you to some of the

many ways in which the buildings, art and literature of

ancient Greece and Rome have influenced western —and

particularly British — culture, while also introducing you to

some of the rich history of the region. The fine Palladian

country house and estate of Wallington Hall is an excellent

starting-point for such exploration. Its design reflects the

neo-classical ideas and ideals of the 18th century, and was

the work of two leading figures in the Palladian architectural

movement of the time. Through the Trevelyan family the Hall

became in the 19th century the focus of an intellectual and

artistic circle who left their mark not only in the remarkable

painted Roman-style atrium at the heart of the house, but

also in English literature and in the radical liberal politics of

the day.

We shall be exploring the variety of links between Wallington and the classical world: not just in terms

of architecture, but also in the writings of those associated with the Hall, including the poet Swinburne

and the poet-historian Lord Macaulay. We shall also be learning about the families who owned the es-

tate and their links to key moments in British history, including rebellions against William of Orange

and the campaign for the abolition of slavery.

The trip combines a guided tour of part of the house and grounds with the opportunity to explore both

for yourselves at your own pace. There is also ample time to relax over lunch in the excellent café or

to picnic in the grounds.

Coaches will depart at 10.15am from the layby on Claremont Road, next to the Great North

Museum (Map). Please arrive here by 10am. Coaches will return at 4.00pm.

Sign-up for these trips will open on Monday 13th September at 9am at the following link

https://newcastle.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/classics-induction-week-trip-wallington-hall

Please complete the online form by 12noon Monday 20th September, there is no charge to you

for the visit, but we do need to know how many people are going in order to book the right

number of coaches.

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Wednesday 22 September

10.00am - 11.00am Peer Mentor Session

Armstrong Building, Room 2.16 (Map Ref 22)

Besides your personal tutor, there is also your student mentor to support you; they are third-year stu-

dents, and each has a group of about 10 first-years. Your mentors will already have been in touch with

you; you will now actually meet them as well as the other members of your mentor group.

All new undergraduate students are assigned a peer mentor upon arrival at the University. The goal of

peer mentoring is to enable all students to make a smooth transition to feeling at home and settled into

the University community through access to the advice and support of a more experienced peer.

This session will give you the opportunity to met your mentor and have an informal chat with your Peer

Mentor group. Details of the groups and their locations will be posted on your Classics Induction -

Stage 1 Canvas page

1.00pm - 2.00pm Interactive Session (Latin) Armstrong Building, Room 2.16 (Map Ref 22)

12.00pm - 1.00pm Interactive Session (Greek) Armstrong Building, Room 2.16 (Map Ref 22)

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Classics Welcome Reception

Armstrong Building, Kings Hall (Map Ref 22)

5.00-8.00pm

You are warmly invited to attend a reception where you can meet other students

and staff in an informal social setting.

The reception is for all Stage One students in Ancient History (V110), Classics

(Q800), Classical Studies (Q810), Classical Studies and English (QQ83), and

VV14 (joint honours Ancient History & Archaeology).

Wine, soft drinks and nibbles will be served.

Everything is free of charge.

Thursday 23 September

12.00pm - 1.00pm Taster Session (Greek) Online session, details will be posted on your Classics Induction - Stage 1

Canvas page

2.00pm-4.00pm DPD Drop In Session (via Zoom)

This session will be an opportunity for students to consult with

the DPD on their module choices. A Zoom link will be available on the

Classics Induction - Stage 1

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Friday 24 September

10.00am - 12.00pm Classics Society Event

Armstrong Building, Room 2.16 (Map Ref 22)

Links to Online Information

The following information and sessions will be advertised on your Classics Induction -

Stage 1

Online sessions:

Subject introductory sessions These sessions will be pre-recorded and available on your Canvas Induction page. Stage 1 study skills These sessions will be pre-recorded and available on your Canvas Induction page. Q+A Sessions with Stage Coordinators These sessions will be arranged to take place in induction week and information about the time and format will be communicated to you on your Canvas Induction page. Evening welcome events Some additional online events may take place during the week. Details of events and their schedule will be published for Induction Week on your Canvas Induction page Latin/Greek diagnostic tests You must register for Latin/Greek diagnostics tests by 12noon on 21st September, these tests will be administered online. The deadline for submission of the tests will be 5:00pm on Wednesday 22nd September.

Additional Online Information: A number of additional information points are available through your Canvas Induction pages, including, but not limited to, the following. Careers talks Digital Learning Academic Guidance Student Support Student Life

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Teaching begins on Monday 27th September

Your personal timetable will be available on the Course Timetables webpage by

Monday 27 September.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the School Office on