Beyond Babylon: Ascent to Civilisation

Subject ANCW30004 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

3 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 8.5 hours per week: Total time commitment 102 hours

Prerequisites:

Completion of at least 12.5 points of second year ancient world studies

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

107-005 Before Babylon:Ascent to Civilisation

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Prof Antonio Sagona

Contact

Tony Sagona

a.sagona@unimelb.edu.au

x44160

Subject Overview:	This subject aims to introduce students to the archaeology and literature of Western Asia, especially Turkey (or Anatolia). The cultural achievements of peoples in this region were profoundly significant and include: the invention of various writing systems. the earliest literature. the first farmers and villages. rich and diverse mythologies. and the earliest cities and empires. On completion of the subject students should have acquired knowledge of the social, political and cultural development of ancient Western Asia from about 10,000 to 330 BC. should have an understanding of Near Eastern frame of mind through an examination of texts and archaeological remains.
Objectives:	Students who successfully complete this subject should... possess a knowledge of the social, political and cultural development of ancient Western Asia in regions other than Syria and Mesopotamia from about 3600 to 330 B.C.. have developed a knowledge of archaeological methods to study processes of cultural change and interaction.
Assessment:	A 2500-word essay 60% (due during the semester), and a 1500 word take-home exam 40% (due in the examination period). Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to be pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:	A.Sagona and P. Zimansky, Ancient Turkey (Routledge 2009) A subject reader will be available
Breadth Options:	This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses: Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Environments Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	be skilled in critical thinking and analysis. possess effective written communication skills. have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Ancient World Studies Ancient and Medieval Studies Ancient and Medieval Studies Ancient, Medieval && Early Modern Studies Major Classical Studies && Archaeology Major Classical Studies and Archaeology

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