Arts

HTC230

2010  HTC230  Special Topic in Ancient Civilisations

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HTC330

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HTC230 H Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer Offering in H 11-JAN-2010 13-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 Summer Offering in I 11-JAN-2010 13-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 Summer Offering in L 11-JAN-2010 13-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 Summer Offering in N 11-JAN-2010 13-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 Summer Offering in W 11-JAN-2010 13-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 15-JAN-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Examines a major aspect of the Greco-Roman world.

The topic for 2010 is: Egypt in the Age of Pyramids: the Old and Middle Kingdoms
This unit commences with the study of the unification process that resulted in the emergence of Egypt as the first territorial state in the Near East. the ensuing Early Dynastic Period, Old Kingdom and First Intermediate Period, the Middle Kingdom, and the on-set of foreign rule in the second Intermediate Period. Within an historical framework it will review the major features and development of Egyptian culture with specific emphasis upon the changing nature of kingship, the literary achievements and the major developments in domestic and funerary archaeology. It will take a multi-disciplinary approach, focusing upon the methodologies employed in reconstructing past societies.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

HTC230: 3,000-words written work(60%), 2-hour examination: 40%

HTC330: 3,500-words written work(60%), 2-hour examination: 40%

TEACHING PATTERN: 32 classes

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,I,L,N,W
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,I,L,N,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% Level 100 HTC or equivalent

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)

STAFF: Dr Geoff Adams

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