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Greek Colonisation
Unit information: Greek Colonisation in 2012/13
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| Unit name |
Greek Colonisation |
| Unit code |
ARCH25014 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
I/5
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| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
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| Unit director |
Professor. Hodos Lucas |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None
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| Co-requisites |
None
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| School/department |
Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit considers the colonial activities of the Greeks between 800 and 336BC. It takes a thematic approach and uses historical and archaeological evidence. Comparisons will be made between practices abroad and traditions in the homeland in order to determine what it meant to be a Greek resident in an overseas settlement. Students will have sites as individual case studies and will be expected to participate in weekly seminar discussions.
Aims:
- To introduce students to the key issues within the field of Greek colonisation.
- To develop an understanding of the political, social and cultural differences between the Greek mainland and Greek settlements abroad.
- To encourage students to develop a critical understanding of the relevant archaeological and literary sources and their interpretations.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- To demonstrate an understanding of the key issues within the field of Greek colonisation.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the political, social and cultural differences between the Greek mainland and Greek settlements abroad.
- To demonstrate critical understanding of the relevant archaeological and literary sources and their interpretations.
Teaching Information
Ten two-hour seminars.
Assessment Information
- One 2750-word (yr 2) or 3500-word (yr 3) essay on the student's case-study site, worth 50%.
- One two-hour final exam covering all themes and sites discussed in class, worth 50%.
The assessment is summative.
Reading and References
- Boardman, J. (1999) The Greeks Overseas (London: Thames and Hudson)
- Tsetskhladze, G.R. and de Angelis, F. (eds.) (1994) The Archaeology of Greek Colonisation (Oxford: Oxford University Committee for Archaeology)
