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ANCH551 Warfare in the Ancient World

Updated: 27 March 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ANCH101 or ANCH251 or ANCH351 or ANCH401 or ANCH451
Notes None
Combined Units ANCH351 - Warfare in the Ancient World
Coordinator(s) Michael Schmitz (mschmit2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit examines ancient military history and warfare. In this unit we will thematically examine ancient warfare by looking at the use of infantry, cavalry, siege equipment and the naview of a variety of cultures in particular Greece and Rome. With focus on the developments in tactics, technology, and socio-military influences between c.500 BC and AD 400.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. explore a range of significant issues in warfare in western antiquity from circa 500 BC to AD 400;
  2. exhibit an understanding of human behaviour in an historically different context;
  3. develop a sophisticated understanding of the ways in which state, society and armed forces influenced each other;
  4. demonstrate the ability to produce clear written communication (including the construction of a logical argument and the selection and use of evidence);
  5. practise research skills in the field of ancient military history; and
  6. demonstrate their understanding of and expertise in historical methodology.

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 online discussions (student centred). It will be assessed through written assessments. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will demonstrate oral communication and written communication in both essays. Use the medium and form of communication appropriate for essays. Present well-reasoned arguments in essays. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will 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 written communication in both essays. 		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
Identify critical issues in the study of ancient warfare. Conceptualise historical problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will appreciate the impact of social change through a study of ancient warfare. Recognise social justice issues relevant to the study of Ancient History in general and ancient warfare in particular, and its relevance to today. 		True
8 Team Work
Work collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems in the tutorial environment. Take initiative and lead others in the tutorial environmen. Negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others in the tutorial environment or in essays. 		True
   

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