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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : History
131-125 Great Civilisations A |
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Credit Points: | 12.5 1st year | |
Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor R. Ridley | |
Timetable: | Semester 1 | |
Contact: | Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week | |
Subject Description: | This subject surveys the history and institutions of the Ancient Near East and early Greece (down to the Persian Wars), including Egypt from the beginnings to the 18th dynasty; Sumer in the third millennium; the first empires; the Assyrians and Persians; and Greece down to the Persian wars. Students who complete this subject should: place the great civilisations of the Ancient Near East and early Greece (c 3000 BC- 480 BC) in context and perspective; have gained basic training in source criticism and essay writing; have some familiarity with fundamental questions in the philosophy of history. | |
Assessment: | One short exercise of 1500 words (30%), one research essay of 2500 words (60%) and tutorial attendance and participation (10%). | |
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