Postgraduate MAQ-AHIX6202-2023
Archaeological and Historical Studies: Foundation in Archaeology or History
$2,775 $3,035
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
18 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 24 Jul 2023
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Subject details
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Acquire knowledge of a range of ancient cultures in their geographic and chronological contexts above undergraduate level.
- Understand how past societies developed and interacted worldwide and some of the principles, concepts and techniques used in the study of their history and/or archaeology above undergraduate level.
- Read ancient sources and literature from different historical and/or archaeological disciplines and interpret written and material evidence with appreciation and understanding above undergraduate level.
- Plan and present written arguments about ancient cultures and material in coherent and documented form above undergraduate level.
- Apply and adapt knowledge of a range of issues, questions and problems relating to the contemporary understanding of the past above undergraduate level.
- Demonstrate critical engagement with a variety of modern scholarly opinions.
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- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Others
Admission in GradCertAncHist (OUA)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Students will undertake historiographical and historical studies in archaeology relevant to their field of interest. This unit provides students with fundamental introductory knowledge and understanding in archaeology and modern scholarship relevant to their field of interest. It is a foundational unit for students who do not have a degree with a major in the field of ancient world and archaeological studies.
- annotated bibliography (30%)
- research plan (30%)
- essay (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).