Download CL1580 Intro Greek Archaeology

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Classics
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Introduction to Greek Archaeology
PG courses = notional learning
Valid from 2009/10
0.5 unit
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CL1580
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Q800
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Autumn Term
Pre-requisites:
None
Co-ordinator:
Dr Janett Morgan
Course Staff:
Dr Janett Morgan
The aims of the course are
 to familiarise the student with the Greek archaeological material from the Late Bronze
Age to the Hellenistic period,
 to introduce the social and political context of Greek archaeology,
 to expose the student to archaeological theory and the methodological problems
presented by the fragmentarily preserved archaeological material,
 to support the student in developing skills of art historical analysis and presentation
By the end of the course, the student should have an improved ability
 to analyse archaeological material and derive information from them,
 to relate Greek archaeological material to its social and political context,
 to discuss the methodological problems related to fragmentarily preserved
archaeological material,
 to present written information on archaeology and archaeological writing
 to use the relevant collections in campus libraries
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None
The course will familiarise students with the material culture of the Greek civilisation from
the Late Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. The principal forms of Greek art and
architecture, with their stylistic development and social context, will also be covered. The
latter part of the course will introduce the student to questions of production and trade,
and to different archaeological theories and interpretations and their relationship with
Greek archaeology.
20 contact hours (two per week) comprising a combination of lectures and seminars.
One seminar to be held in the British Museum
All lecture handouts, seminar handouts, worksheets and powerpoint presentations will be
available on Moodle after the relevant session. There will also be extra reading and selfassessment exercises.
Biers, W. R. (1996) The Archaeology of Greece, 2nd ed., Chapters 1–10 OR Pedley, J. G.
(1998) Greek Art and Archaeology, 2nd ed., Introduction & Chapters 3–10.
Biers, W.R. (1992) Art, Artefacts and Chronology in Classical Archaeology, London,
Chapter 1.
Camp, J. M. (1986) The Athenian Agora. Excavations in the Heart of Classical Athens,
London, 135–147.
Garnsey, P. & K. Hopkins & C. R. Whittaker (eds.) (1983) Trade in the Ancient Economy,
London, 1–35.
Van Andel, T.H. & Runnels, C., (1987) Beyond the Acropolis. A Rural Greek Past,
Stanford 1987, pp. 3–39, 157–176.
One review of an academic article (450-500 words) with written feedback.. Students will
have the opportunity to present the essay plan for their summative essay prior to writing
the essay. Oral feedback on seminar questions and worksheets will be given in the main
sessions.
Exam 80%; 2 hours – one compulsory gobbet question and a choice of two essay
questions from 9
Coursework 20%; One summative essay (1,500 – 2,000 words).
Deadlines: deadline coordinated within overall first-year essay timetable; deadlines for
formative and summative assessments are given in the course booklet distributed to
students at the start of the course
Version: Feb09
The information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change as part of the Department’s
policy of continuous improvement and development. Every effort will be made to notify you of any such changes.