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107-119 The Parthenon | |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr E Pemberton |
Prerequisites | 37.5 points at second/third year in classics and archaeology see Prerequisites for third year. Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma or Fourth Year Honours see Honours entry for fourth year. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 2-hour seminar per week |
Subject Description | The Parthenon is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. This subject investigates the full history of the building and its site, exploring in depth the architecture, sculpture, religious and economic meaning. Students will discuss the transformation of the Parthenon into a Christian church and an Islamic mosque, finally turning to an examination of the Parthenon as a cultural icon, debating the problems of its present reconstruction. Students should complete the subject with an understanding of the complex history of the building and its different uses. |
Assessment | An essay of 2500 words, an essay of 1500 words, and two reading synopses of 1000 words each. |
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