The topics in this unit will vary from time to time. Students may choose one of the following topics.(Students who wish to take a second topic should enrol in AHST281.)
| Credit Points: | 4 |
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D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year
(On Campus session: No session) |
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| Prerequisites: |
6cp in history or 12cp
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Graded
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Department of Ancient History |
Cities of the Roman East: Ephesos and Aphrodisias
| Staff Contact: | Dr Kearsley |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
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[Unknown]
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This unit will provide and in-depth study of two cities of Roman Asia Minor. Particular emphasis will be given to the development of civic institutions and architecture as well as as to imperial relations with the cities. Students who have taken this topic, Cities of the Roman East: Ephesos and Aphrodisias, in AHST380 or AHST381 are precluded from taking this option.
Greek C: Ancient Greek Texts
| Staff Contact: | Dr Plant |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
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[Unknown]
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This unit is open to those who have successfully completed AHST206 or equivalent. It will consist of a weekly two-hour seminar at which a variety of Ancient Greek texts will be read and discussed. This year the texts will include Herodotus, Xenophon and Plutarch.
Julian the Apostate
| Staff Contact: | Professor Lieu |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
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[Unknown]
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An intensive study of the reign of Julian the Apostate, especially on the conflict of Religions (paganism versus Christianity), Julian's personal religion, his letters and the different contemporary views in his controversial reign.Students who have taken this topic, Julian the Apostate, in AHST380 or AHST381 are precluded from taking this option.
Latin C: Latin Texts
| Staff Contact: | Associate Professor Nobbs and Dr Plant |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
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[Unknown]
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This unit is open to those who have successfully completed AHST208 or equivalent. It will consist of a weekly two-hour seminar at which a variety of Latin texts will be read and discussed. This year the texts will include Caesar and Virgil.
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