AAH3220 - Alexander the Great and His World

Leader: Gillian Bowen

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

As for AAH2220

Objectives

On successful completion of the unit, students will have

1. gained an understanding of historiographic traditions concerning Alexander the Great
2. acquired an understanding of the importance of the non-literary sources for the period: coins, art, architecture, epigraphy.
3. examined the impact of Alexander's conquest and subsequent policies for the entire eastern Mediterranean world
4. gained an understanding of the nature of the emerging Hellenistic kingdoms.
5. the ability to use and assess a variety of ancient sources
6. proficiency in critical reading and writing skills
7. developed a more sophisticated understanding of both ancient and modern historiographic traditions and displayed a thorough knowledge of textual criticism.

Assessment

Tutorial participation and one presentation (1,000 words) : 20%
Research essay on provided topic (2,500 words) : 50%
Document test (500 words) : 15%
Test (500 words) : 15%

Contact hours

12 x 1.5 hr lectures for 12 weeks and 12 x 1 hr tutorials

Prerequisites

First year sequence in Archaeology, Classical Studies or History, or other discipline with approval

Prohibitions

ARY2220