Last modified: 24 Jun 2020 14:40
This course will explore the rise and fall of Empires from the ancient world and beyond; examining to what extent religion, power struggles, conflict and politics impacted the shaping of an ancient Empire and the world today.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will look explore Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman Empires and leading into the Medieval World.
The course will explore a range of materials: from ancient Greek, Babylonian and Roman sources. Textual and archaeological data from the 15th century BCE to 4st century CE will also be considered.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
2x 1250 word essay 50% each
Resit; 1500 word essay 100%
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Understand | Students will be expected: i. to identify and critically analyse primary and secondary material; ii. Consider methodological approaches. |
| Factual | Evaluate | Students will be expected: i. to critically apply knowledge in a range of formats and presentational styles especially as this course draws a broad chronological canvas and will be team taught, ii. be |
| Conceptual | Apply | Students will be expected: i. to provide a firm academic appreciation of the subject content; ii. consider the broader implications of the course content and inter-disciplinary approaches. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Students will be expected to demonstrate, i. to engage with a range of technology interfaces. |
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