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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
LCLA0015-2  Ancient Graeco-Roman history

Duration :  45h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, General, 3rd year5
Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, Musicology, 3rd year5
Lecturer :  Vinciane Pirenne
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
All year long
Course contents :  
The course is an introduction to Classical Antiquity. It 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.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
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).
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Nothing is required in particular, except notions of chronology and geography already learned. Curiosity, rigour and regular attendance may be helpful...
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
45 H (2h/week from November).
Recommended or required readings :  
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.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination with preparation. Questions are drawn by lot.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
Département des Sciences de l'Antiquité
Secrétariat
Valérie ELIAS
Tél. : 04 366 55 82


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