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ANCH505 Greek Imperialism and Democracy 454-323 BC

Updated: 08 December 2009

Unit Information
Additional Information

Credit Points	6
Offering	Not offered in 2010
Intensive School(s)	None
Supervised Exam	There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites	candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	ANCH201 or ANCH301 or ANCH305 or ANCH405
Notes	None
Combined Units	ANCH305 - 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 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 , Off Campus The Athenian Constitution ISBN: 9780140444315 Aristotle (ed. P. Rhodes), Penguin Classics 2002 Text refers to: Semester 2 , 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 , Off Campus The Rise and Fall of Athens ISBN: 9780140441024 Plutarch (ed. I. Scott-Kilvert), Penguin Classics 1964 Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus The Age of Alexander ISBN: 9780140442861 Plutarch (ed. I. Scott-Kilvert), Penguin Classics 1977 Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus The History of Alexander ISBN: 9780140444124 Quintus Curtius Rufus, Penguin Classics 1984 Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus A History of My Times ISBN: 9780140441758 Xenophon (ed. R. Warner), Penguin Classics 1979 Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus History of the Peloponnesian War ISBN: 9780140440393 Thucydides, Penguin Classics 1963 Text refers to: Semester 2 , 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		30%		2500
Assessment Notes
Essay

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1,2, 6
Assignment 2		70%		4500
Assessment Notes
Essay

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO)

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

select, evaluate and effectively use written and non-written evidence;
construct a high-level, logical, written argument in response to a broad question or area of enquiry;
conduct independent research;
exhibit advanced knowledge of the history of Greece from 454-323BC; and
have an advanced understanding of the intellectual concepts (ancient and modern) central to comprehending the key 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 with lecture notes and through discussions on Blackboard (student centred). It will be assessed through written assessments.
2	Communication Skills Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the essays. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise 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 in general and ancient warfare in particular, and its relevance to today.
4	Information Literacy 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 (I) and written communication in both essays and examination.
5	Life-Long Learning Understand the limitations of, and have the capacity to, evaluate current knowledge of warfare in the ancient world. Identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies. Use a wide range of academic skills (research, analysis, synthesis etc.). Practise intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Learn cooperatively (I) and independently. Learn new skills and apply learning to new situations. Recognise opportunities.
6	Problem Solving Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise historical problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving (practise).
7	Social Responsibility Appreciate the impact of social change through a study of Ancient history. Recognise social justice issues relevant to the study of ancient history and its relevance to today.
8	Team Work Students will practice working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems on the discussion board (Blackboard) taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others on the discussion board and in their own essays.