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Animals in the Ancient World

Undergraduate | MAQ-AHIX350 | 2019

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Explore the animal kingdom's place in the ancient Mediterranean region. Catalogue mammals, reptiles, fish and birds. See how animals were represented in art and religion. Assess their role in ancient entertainment, warfare and agriculture.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
-

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Animals in the Ancient World

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. understand the role that animals have played in shaping ancient societies
    2. appreciate the value of different forms of evidence (art, artefacts, texts) for analysing cultural history
    3. conduct independent research
    4. think independently and express their ideas clearly in online discussions.

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-HST350 (Not currently available)

Others

You must complete Level 1 and 2 studies in Ancient History before starting this subject.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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