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AHPG824 – Greece and Rome: Caravan Cities
2016 – S2 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Peter Edwell
Contact via peter.edwell@mq.edu.au
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MAncHist or GradCertAncHist or MA in (Ancient History or Coptic Studies or ECJS or Egyptology or History or Late Antiquity or Ancient Art and Architecture) or PGDipArts in (Ancient History or ECJS) or PGCertArts in (Ancient History or Coptic Studies)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
Co-badged with Honours, MRes, AHIS 348
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The unit aims to combine archaeology with history in the study of a number of key cities of the Roman Near East. The Silk Road and the Frankincense Road brought great prosperity to a number of cities of the Roman East, especially Petra, Palmyra and Dura Europos. Much of the history of these cities is written from a combination of archaeological reports and literary sources. Students will be given the opportunity to learn how to evaluate archaeological evidence against extant literary sources and also to study the architectural history of the Roman Near East.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Short Essay | 30% | Monday, 3 October |
| Major Essay | 50% | 11 November |
| Participation | 20% | 1 August - 11 November |
Short Essay
Due: Monday, 3 October
Weighting: 30%
Short essay of 2,000 words based on one of the topics for class/online discussion. The list of questions is available in the unit resources file on the i-learn page.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Major Essay
Due: 11 November
Weighting: 50%
What role did long-distance caravan trade play in the ancient Roman economy? To what extent was local and long-distance trade an important feature of Dura Europos, Palmyra and Petra? Is the epithet “Caravan City” a misleading term when identifying these cities?
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Participation
Due: 1 August - 11 November
Weighting: 20%
External students are expected to contribute to discussion postings through involvement in discussion and asking questions. Some of this discussion will be prompted by the unit convenor. Internal students are expected to participate in discussions in class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Delivery and Resources
Pre-recorded lectures for external students are available on i-learn page.
Bibliography available in unit resources file on i-learn page.
Unit Schedule
See schedule in unit resources file on i-learn page.
Learning and Teaching Activities
Seminars/Lectures
Seminar/Online Discussions
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Major Essay
- Participation
Learning and teaching activities
- Seminars/Lectures are delivered live for internal students and are also recorded and available on I-learn for external students.
- Contribute to and participate in live classes or online discussion forums.
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Major Essay
- Participation
Learning and teaching activities
- Seminars/Lectures are delivered live for internal students and are also recorded and available on I-learn for external students.
- Contribute to and participate in live classes or online discussion forums.
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Major Essay
- Participation
Learning and teaching activities
- Seminars/Lectures are delivered live for internal students and are also recorded and available on I-learn for external students.
- Contribute to and participate in live classes or online discussion forums.
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding of their context and modern interpretations of them.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Major Essay
- Participation
Learning and teaching activities
- Seminars/Lectures are delivered live for internal students and are also recorded and available on I-learn for external students.
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
- Plan, revise and submit written work according to schedule.
- Draw together and judge pre-selected and self-located evidence to provide an analysis of trade in the Roman Near East and an important element of the cities involved in this trade.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Major Essay
- Participation
Learning and teaching activities
- Contribute to and participate in live classes or online discussion forums.
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and express your judgement about the development of trade in the Roman Near East and specific features of the main cities involved in this trade in oral and written form.
- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in both oral and written form.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Participation
Learning and teaching activities
- Contribute to and participate in live classes or online discussion forums.