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ANHS1603: Thinking Like an Ancient Historian
2025 unit information
What is ancient history for? How do ancient historians work? And what makes a good piece of classical scholarship today? This first-year ancient history unit will equip you with skills to become an ancient historian. You will delve into the intricacies of diverse types of evidence, from material artifacts to literary works to inscriptions, learning the skills to analyse and interpret them. We will guide you through the process of reading and writing academic prose, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and effective communication. At the end you will find that the work of the ancient historian has much in common with that of a detective who interrogates sources to build a case.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Classics and Ancient History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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