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ANCH505 Greek Imperialism and Democracy 454-323 BC

Updated: 08 December 2009
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:
  1. select, evaluate and effectively use written and non-written evidence;
  2. construct a high-level, logical, written argument in response to a broad question or area of enquiry;
  3. conduct independent research;
  4. exhibit advanced knowledge of the history of Greece from 454-323BC; and
  5. 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.
True True
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).
True True True
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.
True True
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.
True
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.
True True
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).
True True
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.
True
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.
True
   

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