From City State to Empire in the Near East (P00339)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : ACE-P-P00339

This course provides a broad introduction to the development of state societies in the 3rd millennium BC as well as their restructuring during the 2nd millennium through into the explosive development of the Assyrian empire in the early first millennium BC. Emphasis is placed upon the regional development of these societies, as well as the development of the political economy and aspects of material culture.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Archaeology, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Timetable arranged annually

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Theoretical Understanding of:
- the processes that led towards the development of urbanism in the Near East, and theoretical approaches to the problem.
In addition this will provide a foundation for an understanding of other classes that analyse state development.
Practical and Professional Skills in:
- analysing various theoretical approaches to a subject and critically evaluating them.
Transferable Skills including:
the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and their interpretation.