AHIS2051
Athens and Empire
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2013, 2012
A historical study of Athens, 479-411 B.C., which involves also the study of Thucydides as a historian and Aristophanes as a source for Athenian history and society. Changes in ideas about the world, morality and the gods will also be examined, as well as the development of democratic and anti-democratic propaganda.
| Objectives | As a result of participating in this subject, students should develop: 1. A sound knowledge and understanding of democratic Athens in the Classical period, its institutions and context 2. Recognition of important historical and literary themes and issues; such as the growth of imperialism, stasis (or internal turmoil) in Greek city-states under crisis, the development of political "types" (oligarchs, demogogues, etc), the need for sophistry and the development of moral nihilism, the financing of democracy, etc. 3. An appreciation of the range, strengths and weaknesses of our ancient sources for fifth century Athens; from written historical texts, dramatic performances, epigraphy, to surviving art and architecture 4. Skills in using and evaluating ancient source material for gaining information, as well as using modern studies in conjunction with the ancient sources to establish, develop and support interpretations of the period. |
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| Content | 1. Persia and the Greeks, Delian League 2. Thucydides 3. Democratic Government and Propaganda: the 'Golden Age' of Athens 4. Peloponnesian War 5. Comedy and War-time Athens 6. Civil Strife 7. Religious crises, Sophists and oligarchs |
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| Replacing Course(s) | AHIS3051 Athens and Empire AHIS3050 Democratic Athens in Growth and Crisis |
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| Transition | Students who have completed AHIS3051 or AHIS3050 will not be eligible to enrol in AHIS2051. | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | 20 units at any level in Ancient History or History | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Fortnight for Full Term Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |