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UNE unit code: ANCH322
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- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit provides you with advanced insights into mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, and Crete in the Bronze Age (ca. 3000-1100 BCE). These cultures are synonymous with the mythical minotaur, the frescoes of Knossos and the Trojan War, as well as the near-mythical tycoons who ‘discovered’ these civilizations, such as Heinrich Schliemann and Arthur Evans.
How do we study these peoples beyond the myths? In this unit you will examine archaeological and literary evidence to deepen your understanding of the rise of cities, social complexity and hierarchies, religion, writing, art and trade. You will consider the links with Egypt, western Asia and Europe. Additionally, you will consider how later authors (like Homer) can be used to understand the Aegean Bronze Age.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate specialised knowledge of the main political, religious and social phenomena of the early civilisations of the Bronze Age Aegean and Greece and their relationship to neighbouring societies;
- analyse human behaviour and concerns in the historical context of these civilisations through primary source evidence;
- apply critical analysis to ancient evidence - literary, archaeological and artistic - for these civilisations;
- produce clear and effective written work;
- apply basic research skills to learn about these civilisations; and
- demonstrate cogent, logical arguments (including the ability to select and use evidence).
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 5% | All offerings | Quiz No. Words: 500 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 5% | All offerings | Discussion/Forum posts No. Words: 500 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 4 - Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Supervised Exam There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. Students must pass the Assurance Task in order to pass the unit and all other passing requirements of the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
The Oxford Handbook of the Bronze Age Aegean
ISBN: 9780199873609
Cline, E.H. (ed.), Oxford University Press 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
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