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| LCLA0015-1 | Ancient Graeco-Roman history (including 15 hours of Middle-East history)
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| Duration : | 60h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, 1st year | | 6 |
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| Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures, German, Dutch and English, 3rd year | | 4 |
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| Bachelor in History, 1st year | | 8 |
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| Bachelor in modern languages and literatures, general orientation, 1st year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in modern languages and literatures, general orientation, 3rd year | | 4 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies, 1st year | | 6 |
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| Bachelor in philosophy, 1st year | | 6 |
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| Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Lecturer : | Vinciane Pirenne |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| All year long |
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Course contents :
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| Two parts: I. Near Eastern History. II. Graeco-Roman History. The first part gives a chronological overview of the Near Eastern history (mainly Mesopotamia and Egypt) from the end of the 4th millenium until the Persian empire (end of the 6th cent. BC). The second part, which is more thematic, confronts Greece and Rome in their political structure and their historical evolution until the emergence of the Roman empire and the setting of its power on the Mediterranean world. A powerpoint presentation supports each lecture and is available on e-campus after the lesson. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To give an overview of the history of the Ancient Mediterranean world, from Sumer to the Roman Empire, with an emphasis on the difficulties of the historian working on these periods (sources, chronology, different interpretations). |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Nothing is required in particular, except notions of chronology and geography already learned. Curiosity, rigour and regular attendance may be helpful... |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 60 H (2h/week during the academic year). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| The powerpoint presentation of each lesson will be available. Each one presents all elements for structuring and completing the notes taken by each student during the lesson. Bibliography, glossary, chronology and maps will also be available on the website. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination with preparation. Questions are drawn by lot. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Département des Sciences de l'Antiquité
Secrétariat
Valérie ELIAS
Tél. : 04 366 55 82 |
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