From Solon to Socrates
UndergraduateUNE-ANCH1102026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 18 Oct 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 19 Oct 2026
- Price from
- $2,459
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
From Solon to Socrates
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the main political and social phenomenon of the period covered;
- interpret and understand human behaviour in a historically different context;
- apply critical analysis to ancient evidence;
- display the ability to communicate clearly in their written work;
- apply basic research skills; and
- develop cogent, logical arguments (including the ability to select and use evidence).
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject introduces you to the history and culture of the two leading centres of the classical Greek world: Athens and Sparta. It considers a wide variety of aspects of their society and political structure and provides you with an exemplary in-depth study of political events from the archaic through to the classical periods (ca. 600 to 390 BCE). You will explore various topics, including the society and culture of both cities, the development and practice of democratic government in Athens, the Spartan constitution and military ethos, the Persian Wars, Athenian imperialism in the fifth century, and the Spartan victory over Athens in the Peloponnesian War and the rise and fall of the Spartan hegemony. Emphasis is placed on literary as well as material sources of information, to ensure you gain a broad range of knowledge and a well-rounded understanding of ancient Greek society and history as exemplified in its leading cities. The subject also provides you with the opportunity to develop a first level of historical critical thinking and evaluation skills.
Assessment 1: Online Comprehension Exercise. 800 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2-5;
Assessment 2: Essay. 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6;
Assessment 3: Final Examination - Assurance Task. 2 hrs. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6.
Students must pass the Assurance Task in order to pass the unit.
There is a supervised exam during the teaching period in which you are enrolled. This online exam will be supervised via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams unit.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Online Comprehension Exercise (15%)
- Essay (35%)
- Final Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-ART-DIP-2026 - Diploma in Arts
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Arts
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (may be required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-ART-DIP