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ANHS1601: Ancient Rome: City, Culture, Empire
2024 unit information
From Spain to Turkey, from Britain to Africa, ancient Rome has left physical and cultural reminders of its role as ancient superpower. This unit of study will introduce you to the city of Rome itself, its turbulent history, its empire and its vibrant culture. It will provide a springboard for further studies in history, archaeology and literature. It is informed by a cross-disciplinary approach that combines a variety of perspectives to achieve a holistic view of the ancient world.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Classics and Ancient History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ANHS1004 or ANHS1005 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge of the general principles, methods of inquiry and foundational concepts of Ancient History
- LO2. demonstrate a basic proficiency in forms of critical analysis (the analysis of historical data) and problem solving (asking historical questions) appropriate to the discipline of ancient history
- LO3. demonstrate an ability to work with primary evidence in the form of texts, epigraphic and numismatic material and archaeological and material culture
- LO4. communicate your understanding in written and oral form.
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