Israel and the Ancient Near East: Neolithic to Middle Bronze Age, 8500-1550 BCE (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Vincent Clark
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will have: 1. Acquired an understanding of the main features of the archaeological, historical and cultural development of the Levant from the beginnings of settled life until the end of the Middle Bronze Age, and explored the impact of interaction between the major groups within the region upon the cultural evolution of the Levant. 2. Gained an understanding of the factors (environmental, social, etc.) which contributed to the major change of subsistence patterns that resulted in the development of agriculture and sedentism and led to the rise of early complex society. 3. Examined the various theories proposed to account for the rise of complex society and understood the major changes in theoretical interpretation. 4. Gained an understanding of the use of ceramic data in establishing relative chronologies, as an indicator of technological achievement and cultural interaction. 5. Developed the ability to use the material and archaeological record in reconstructing ancient societies and integrating this with textual evidence, where it exists. 6. Demonstrated an ability to present a coherent argument, either verbally or in written format, which displays a firm grasp of source material and critical analysis of current theories.
Assessment: Research essay (3000 words): 60% + Tutorial participation and presentation (oral and written): 20% + Examination (1 hour): 20%
Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
Prerequisites: A first year sequence in Archaeology or permission
Prohibitions: ARY3270
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