Available in 2024
Course code

AHIS3510

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

Explores the structure of social life, gender roles, and life styles in fifth and fourth century Greece. A major focus is on how conditions in Classical Greece affected the life course. Issues of high child mortality, attitudes to gender, and the structure of Greek funerals are explored. The impact of slavery and other statuses on education, living conditions and occupations is investigated.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Distinguish the most important sources on Greek social history with reference to their coverage and limitations.

2. Develop a critical interpretation of modern scholarship on Greek society.

3. Evaluate the structure of the course of a life in the Greek world, and differences of emphasis from the modern world.

4. Distinguish the shape of the urban environment and its impact on social structure.

5. Demonstrate skills to effectively articulate arguments succinctly and accurately in written form.


Content

The course investigates the following topics:

  • The typical life cycle from birth to death
  • Greek attitudes to sexuality
  • Educational ideals and practice
  • Living conditions and standard occupations, including urban life and diet

Assumed knowledge

20 units at any level in Ancient History or History


Assessment items

Professional Task: Engagement in a professional activity for a a real-world audience

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial/ Laboratory Exercises

Essay: A written response to a question


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per fortnight for 6 fortnight(s) starting in week 2

Course outline