Key facts
UNE unit code: ANCH110
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- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit introduces you to the history and culture of the two leading centres of the classical Greek world: Athens and Sparta. It considers a wide variety of aspects of their society and political structure and provides you with an exemplary in-depth study of political events from the archaic through to the classical periods (ca. 600 to 390 BCE).
You will explore various topics, including the society and culture of both cities, the development and practice of democratic government in Athens, the Spartan constitution and military ethos, the Persian Wars, Athenian imperialism in the fifth century, and the Spartan victory over Athens in the Peloponnesian War and the rise and fall of the Spartan hegemony.
Emphasis is placed on literary as well as material sources of information, to ensure you gain a broad range of knowledge and a well-rounded understanding of ancient Greek society and history as exemplified in its leading cities. The unit also provides you with the opportunity to develop a first level of historical critical thinking and evaluation skills.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the main political and social phenomenon of the period covered;
- interpret and understand human behaviour in a historically different context;
- apply critical analysis to ancient evidence;
- display the ability to communicate clearly in written work;
- apply basic research skills; and
- develop 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 | 10% | All offerings | Online Comprehension Exercise No. Words: 800 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 1500 |
| Assessment 3 - Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Supervised Exam. Blend of source-based essay questions and factual knowledge questions. 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.
A History of the Archaic Greek World, ca. 1200-479 BCE
ISBN: 9781118301272
Hall, J.M., Wiley-Blackwell 2nd ed. 2013
Text refers to:
The Histories
ISBN: 9780140449082
Herodotus, Penguin 2003
Text refers to: All offerings
Ancient Greece: Social and Historical Documents from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander
ISBN: 9780415473309
Dillon, M.P.J. and Garland, L., Routledge 3rd ed. 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
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