The module is concerned with the history, archaeology and culture of the Ancient Greek world from the Late Bronze Age to the Archaic period (ca 1600 BC – 480 BC). Among the subjects examined in detail are the Greek trade and colonisation on the Mediterranean, the Tyrrhenian and the Black Sea; the cultural, architectural and artistic exchanges of the Greeks with Near Eastern, North African and Italian populations; the formation of the Greek polis (city-state) and the circumstances for the invasion of Greece by the contemporary Persian Empire.
Private Study: 130
Contact Hours: 20
Total: 150
Autumn or Spring
Main assessment methods
• Essay 1 (1,500 words) – 45%
• Essay 2 (1,500 words) – 45%
• Presentation (5 minutes) – 10%
Level distinguished by challenge and questions set
Reassessment methods
• 100% Coursework (3,000 words)
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The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages: https://kent.rl.talis.com/index.html
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module Level 5 students will be able to:
1 Articulate responses to key questions about the nature and value of evidence for early Greek history;
2 Demonstrate understanding of the importance and implications of Greek polis-formation, colonisation, and Persian expansion within its historical context;
3 Comprehend the conceptual nuances (and ambiguities) of key ancient Greek terms used within the period studied;
4 Demonstrate critical, specific and in-depth analyses of these issues;
5 Engage reflectively with other people's analyses and interpretations of primary and secondary sources relating to early Greek history.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module Level-5 students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate skills in critical analysis and argument;
2 Demonstrate a critical awareness to make complex ideas clearly understandable in their writing;
3 Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and to take responsibility for their learning.
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