HYM4910

Three traditions: perceptions of history in other cultures

(ART)

Proposed to be offered next in 2002

Ian Mabbett

8 or 12 points + 2-hour seminar per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: HYM4910 examines three great traditions of historical writing: the classics of the ancient Greeks; the works of the Islamic literati of the Middle East, India and Indonesia; and the writings of European medieval and early Renaissance historians. All students read selected extracts from major works and pursue particular traditions or issues which bridge these traditions in a long essay.

Assessment: 8 points - Essay (4000 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50%. 12 points - Essay (4000 words): 40% + Extra assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 30%