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ANCH305 Greek Imperialism and Democracy 454-323 BC

Updated: 04 December 2009

Unit Information
Additional Information

Credit Points	6
Offering	Not offered in 2010
Intensive School(s)	None
Supervised Exam	There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites	12cp in ANCH or HIST or ARPA or ASST or ECON (units with a 4 or 5 as second digit [denoting ECON HIST] only) or RELS or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	ANCH201 or ANCH301 or ANCH405 or ANCH505
Notes	None
Combined Units	ANCH505 - Greek Imperialism and Democracy 454-323 BC
Coordinator(s)	Greg Horsley (ghorsley@une.edu.au)
Unit Description	A study of imperialism and democratic institutions in the Greek world in the context of Greek history from the middle of the fifth century BC to the death of Alexander. Special attention will be paid to Athenian imperialism in the fifth century, to the practice of democratic government in Athens, to the attempts of Sparta, Athens and Thebes to gain hegemony in the fourth century, to the growth of Macedonian influence in the Greek world under Philip II, and to Alexander's conquest of the Persian empire.
Prescribed Material Mandatory	Text(s): Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material The Campaigns of Alexander ISBN: 9780140442533 Arrian (ed. A. de Selincourt and revised by J.R. Hamilton), Penguin Classics 1976 Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus The Athenian Constitution ISBN: 9780140444315 Aristotle (ed. P. Rhodes), Penguin Classics 2002 Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus From the End of the Peloponnesian War to the Battle of Ipsus ISBN: 9780521299497 Harding, P., Cambridge University Press 1985 Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus The Rise and Fall of Athens ISBN: 9780140441024 Plutarch (ed. I. Scott-Kilvert), Penguin Classics 1964 Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus The Age of Alexander ISBN: 9780140442861 Plutarch (ed. I. Scott-Kilvert), Penguin Classics 1977 Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus The History of Alexander ISBN: 9780140444124 Quintus Curtius Rufus, Penguin Classics 1984 Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus A History of My Times ISBN: 9780140441758 Xenophon (ed. R. Warner), Penguin Classics 1979 Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus History of the Peloponnesian War ISBN: 9780140440393 Thucydides, Penguin Classics 1963 Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer	Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.

Assessment

Title	Exam Length	Weight	Mode	No. Words
Assignment 1		20%		2000
Assessment Notes
Essay

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5
Assignment 2		20%		2000
Assessment Notes
Essay

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5

Final Examination	2 hrs	60%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5

Learning Outcomes (LO)

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

evaluate and effectively use written and non-written evidence;
construct a logical written argument in response to a defined question;
conduct directed or semi-independent research;
show a good knowledge of the history of Greece from 454-323BC; and
exhibit an understanding of the intellectual concepts (ancient and modern) central to comprehending the key aspects of ancient Greek history from 454-323BC.

Graduate Attributes (GA)

	Attribute	Taught	Assessed	Practised
1	Knowledge of a Discipline Knowledge of the ancient history discipline will be taught through lectures and tutorials. It will be assessed essays and one examination.
2	Communication Skills Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the essay and participation component of the course. Students studying on-campus will learn valuable communication skills through participation in tutorials (this will include debates and small group work). Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays).
3	Global Perspectives Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of the study of Ancient History and its relevance to today.
4	Information Literacy Students will be taught to find, acquire, evaluate, manage and use information in a range of media including ancient written, artistic and archaeological evidence, and modern discussions in both print and electronic media. Acquire, organise and present information in tutorial discussion (on campus) and assessed through written communication in both essays and examination.
5	Life-Long Learning Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). In addition, students who attend tutorials will be provided with the skills to develop their understanding of a topics.
6	Problem Solving Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the essay question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where the most appropriate material is to answer the question.
7	Social Responsibility Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the essay, exam questions and discussions in tutorials or online postings.
8	Team Work Students will work collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems in the tutorial environment (on campus). Take initiative and lead others in the tutorial environment (on campus). Negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others in the tutorial environment (on campus) or in essays (practised).