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ANCHIST 110

: Dynasties, Democracy, Empire
2020 Semester One (1203)
Explores the history and cultures of three civilisations in the ancient Mediterranean: Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Uses ancient evidence, from the newest archaeological discoveries, to the works of classical literature, to present major historical events in the Mediterranean against the backdrop of the everyday lives of the people who lived in these societies.
Subject: Ancient History
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ANCHIST 210

: Egyptian Language 1A
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selected documents up to Dynasty 18.
Subject: Ancient History
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History or Classical Studies and 30 points passed
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ANCHIST 254

: Early Rome
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of the earliest development of ancient Rome using written sources but with special emphasis on archaeological evidence.
Subject: Ancient History
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History or Classical Studies, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 354
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ANCHIST 261

: Special Topic: The City in the Ancient World
2020 Semester One (1203)
Subject: Ancient History
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History or Classical Studies, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 361
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ANCHIST 310

: Egyptian Language 2A
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of the historical inscriptions covering the key pharaonic records of Dynasty XVIII, for example, of Thutmose III and Amunhotep II and non-royal individuals of the XVIIIth Dynasty. Texts include the war records, building inscriptions, the Hymn to the Aten and the various sphinx stelae.
Subject: Ancient History
Prerequisite: ANCHIST 220
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ANCHIST 354

: Early Rome
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of the earliest development of ancient Rome, using written sources but with special emphasis on archaeological evidence.
Subject: Ancient History
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Latin
Restriction: ANCHIST 254
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ANCHIST 361

: Special Topic: The City in the Ancient World
2020 Semester One (1203)
Subject: Ancient History
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History
Restriction: ANCHIST 261
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ANCIENT 100

: Ancient Egyptian History
2023 Semester Two (1235)
A broad overview of ancient Egyptian society and history. It encompasses the approximately 2000 years between the early period of formation of the state of Egypt and the end of the New Kingdom. A focus on political history forms the framework for discussions of the art, literature, and religion of the period.
Restriction: ANCHIST 100
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ANCIENT 102

: Ancient Greek History
2023 Semester One (1233)
An introduction to Greek history and civilisation from the Bronze Age to the death of Alexander the Great utilising both archaeological evidence and literary sources.
Restriction: ANCHIST 102
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ANCIENT 103

: Roman History
2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to the civilisation and history of Ancient Rome, with particular reference to the Republic and Early Empire.
Restriction: ANCHIST 103
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ANCIENT 103

: Roman History
2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to the civilisation and history of Ancient Rome, with particular reference to the Republic and Early Empire.
Restriction: ANCHIST 103
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ANCIENT 104

: Dynasties, Democracy, Empire
2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores the history and cultures of three civilisations in the ancient Mediterranean: Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Uses ancient evidence, from the newest archaeological discoveries, to the works of classical literature, to present major historical events in the Mediterranean against the backdrop of the everyday lives of the people who lived in these societies.
Restriction: ANCHIST 110
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ANCIENT 110

: Classical Mythology
2024 Semester One (1243)
A study of ancient mythology – its gods, heroes and monsters – through the works of major writers and artists from Greece and either Rome or Egypt.
Restriction: CLASSICS 110, 110G
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ANCIENT 110

: Classical Mythology
2022 Semester One (1223)
A study of ancient mythology – its gods, heroes and monsters – through the works of major writers and artists from Greece and either Rome or Egypt.
Restriction: CLASSICS 110, 110G
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ANCIENT 110

: Classical Mythology
2021 Semester One (1213)
A study of ancient Greek and Roman mythology – its gods, heroes and monsters – through the works of major writers and artists from the Greco-Roman world.
Restriction: CLASSICS 110, 110G
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ANCIENT 110G

: Classical Mythology
2021 Semester One (1213)
A study of ancient Greek and Roman mythology – its gods, heroes and monsters – through the works of major writers and artists from the Greco-Roman world.
Restriction: CLASSICS 110, 110G
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ANCIENT 130

: Love and Death in Greek and Roman Literature
2021 Semester Two (1215)
A study of selected literary texts from ancient Greece and Rome that deal with two themes that continue to be relevant today.
Restriction: CLASSIC 130
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ANCIENT 210

: Egyptian Language 1A
2024 Semester One (1243)
A study of the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selected documents up to Dynasty 18.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 210
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ANCIENT 210

: Egyptian Language 1A
2023 Semester One (1233)
A study of the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selected documents up to Dynasty 18.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 210
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ANCIENT 210

: Egyptian Language 1A
2022 Semester One (1223)
A study of the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selected documents up to Dynasty 18.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 210
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ANCIENT 210

: Egyptian Language 1A
2021 Semester One (1213)
A study of the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selected documents up to Dynasty 18.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCHIST 210
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ANCIENT 211

: Ancient Greek Language 1
2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to the study and use of the Ancient Greek language.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 221, 311, 321, GREEK 100-310
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ANCIENT 211

: Ancient Greek Language 1
2023 Semester One (1233)
An introduction to the study and use of the Ancient Greek language.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 221, 311, 321, GREEK 100-310
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ANCIENT 214

: Special Topic: Ancient Barbarians and Others
2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines the history of the idea of the barbarian in the ancient world, case-studies of late Roman barbarian kingdoms such as the Vandals and Goths, and modern receptions of ancient ideas about barbarians and barbarity from the nineteenth century to the present.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 314, HISTORY 254, 354
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ANCIENT 215

: Special Topic: Hellenistic Society
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines the Hellenistic Period from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII as an era of cultural contact and exchange. Considers the narrative of this dynamic period. Develops understanding of the intersection of Greek, Egyptian, Achaemenid, Near Eastern, and Roman traditions in the vast regions ruled by Alexander’s successors through the lenses of structures, places, ideas, and anxieties.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: ANCIENT 315