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The Athenian Empire 510-404 BC

Postgraduate | MAQ-AHIX820 | 2019

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Track the fortunes of the Athenian Empire throughout 5th century BC.Dig through the history of the Ionian Revolt and the Peloponnesian War. Draft compelling historical essays. Sniff out traces of overt or hidden bias in ancient source documents.

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Entry requirements
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The Athenian Empire 510-404 BC

About this subject

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

    1. Understand and remember primary source material (literary, epigraphic and archaeological) relating to Athens and Greece from 510 - 404 BC

    2. Study and interpret primary literary sources in translation relating to Athens and Greece from 510 - 404 BC

    3. Study and interpret epigraphic sources in translation relating to Athens and Greece from 510 - 404 BC

    4. Study and interpret published archaeological material relating to Athens and Greece from 510 - 404 BC

    5. Read and evaluate modern academic studies of Athens and the Athenian empire in English

    6. Write analytical and argumentative studies relating to important questions in Greek history

    7. Present written work to a high standard, with relevant footnoting and accurate bibliography       

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

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-HST820 (Not currently available)

Others

Must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution; international students require IELTS of 6.5.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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