Overview

Alexander the Great expanded Macedonia from a small north Aegean kingdom to a huge territory stretching from the Danube to the Himalayas. After Alexander's death, that empire disintegrated into a series of warring kingdoms, initially ruled by Alexander's generals. Egypt, ruled by Ptolemy and his successors, became the centre of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Andrew Connor

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Andrew Connor

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Discuss the nature of the rise of the Macedonian kingdom under Philip II and Alexander the Great, and the subsequent wars of succession;

2.

Explain the political situation in the eastern Mediterranean region from the late fourth century BCE to the first century CE;

3.

Analyse the literary, intellectual, and political culture emerging across the "Hellenistic" world;

4.

Evaluate the complex and changing nature of Egyptian culture as a result of the introduction of Hellenism and the development of the Ptolemaic state;

5.

Critically appraise ancient sources and modern scholarship and combine a variety of types of evidence in the analysis of ancient cultures;

6.

Use independent and group research skills to prepare and present a group project and an individual research project.

Teaching approach

Research activities
Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

Presentation
Essay
Quiz/Quizzes
Participation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Archaeology and ancient history