Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Course

This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in the area of archaeology and ancient history while completing a bachelors degree or double degree in other fields. Students investigate and develop an understanding of the study and reconstruction of past societies and their evolution. They also acquire an understanding of material culture (art, architecture, ceramics, objects of daily use) together with social structure, religious beliefs and cultural philosophy. The study of ancient literature and documentary evidence is stressed. The focus is upon the study of the cultures of Egypt, Minoan Crete, Mycenaean Greece and ancient Israel as well as Assyria, Babylon Classical Greece, Rome and the early city-states of the Near East.

Graduates are expected to develop:

• the intellectual capabilities inherent in the interpretation of sources of knowledge pertaining to the academic discipline
• an understanding of the world view of the field of study
• the capacity for quantitative and qualitative analysis, critique and creative thinking in the discipline
• an understanding of the present interpretations and potential future developments in the issues underlying the content of and approaches to the field of study
• the skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, including other practical skills such as computer skills, appropriate to the academic discipline.

This course consists of a standard 48 point major consisting of a first year sequence of 12 points and one of the following:

• 12 points of second year level studies (normally two units) and 24 points of third-year level studies (normally four units)
• 18 points of second-year level studies (normally three units) and 18 points of third-year level studies (normally three units).

Students are required to complete a three-year major sequence (48 points) in archaeology and ancient history. For information on the units required refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/arts-ug-archaeology-and-ancient-history.html.

Diploma in Arts (Archaeology and Ancient History)