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Home : College of Humanities and Social Science : School of History and Classics (Schedule E) : Ancient History

The Greek World and Rome (U02179)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HCL-3-GWR

In the third century BC the Greek world was ruled by powerful kings who each controlled a part of Alexander's empire. The most important dynasties were the Antigonids in Macedon, the Seleucids in Syria and the Ptolemies in Egypt. By the time of Augustus none of these kingdoms existed. Instead the Greek world was ruled from Rome and was divided up into Roman provinces. It is this transformation that is the subject of this course. Themes covered will include the roman conquest of the Greek east, the nature of Roman imperialism, the Greek reaction to Rome, the effect of eastern expansion on Rome itself. The course will use a range of source material but particular attention will be given to the Greek historian Polybius and a selection of inscriptions.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A Pass in Ancient History 1 or Ancient History 2.

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Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Tuesday 14:00 14:50 Central
Lecture Friday 14:00 14:50 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Knowledge of some important aspects of the relationship between the Greek world and Rome in the last three centuries BC;
- some understanding of the political make-up of the Greek east;
- some knowledge of the development of the Roman empire;
- ability to use evidence critically;
- some understanding of epigraphy;
- bibliographical research skills.

Transferable skills:-
- written communication skills;
- analytical skills;
- ability to deal independently with a complex body of information;
- ability to produce a concise summary.

Assessment Information

Continuous Assessment - 30%;
one (2-hour) degree examination - 70%.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel : (0131 6)50 3582
Email : E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Douglas Cairns
Email : douglas.cairns@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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