ARY3230

Imperial Egypt and the Mediterranean World (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Colin Hope

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will have: 1. Gained an understanding of the evolution of Egyptian culture during the New Kingdom. 2. Obtained a knowledge of the main phases of the political history of the ancient Near East during the period under study. 3. Obtained an understanding of the significance of international relations during the Late Bronze Age in the Mediterranean. 4. Developed a detailed knowledge of the motivations behind Egyptian foreign policy and the impact this had upon Egyptian society in the period. 5. Developed skills in interpreting the past based upon the critical analysis of documentary and archaeological data. 6. Developed the ability to present a sustained argument based upon a variety of sources. 7. Developed greater critical ability in assessing source material. 8. Developed the ability to undertake independent research.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words): 45% + Tutorial participation and presentation (500 words): 15% + Examination (1 hour): 25% + Document test (500 words): 15% + Third-year students will be expected to demonstrate more advanced analytical skills and submit work incorporating a higher level of competence in independent reading and research.

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prohibitions: ARY2230