ARM5020

Research Topics in Archaeology: Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Gillian Bowen

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate: 1. A thorough knowledge of the available historical and documentary sources. 2. A critical appraisal of primary, secondary and tertiary source material. 3. An understanding of how to read and appraise papyrological evidence. 4. The facility to explore complex cultural issues combining a variety of data which need detailed and careful analysis. 5. Sophisticated research skills in the examination of a series of related but distinct topics.

Assessment: Bibliographic review essay (3000 words): 35% + Research essay (6000 words): 65%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week