Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI East Meets West: Power, Knowledge and Culture in the Hellenistic World
School	History and Cultures
Department	Classics, AH and Archaeology
Module Code	09 39833
Module Lead	Dr Jessica Lightfoot
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-2 hours Guided independent study-178 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The conquests of Alexander the Great in the fourth century transformed the cultural and political landscape of the ancient world. Alexander's march east, reaching as far as India, brought Greeks into increased contact with eastern cultures and peoples, while his death led to a scramble for power and influence among his followers and the formation of several new successor states. In this module we will explore how these tumultuous changes are reflected in the culture, religious practice and politics of the Hellenistic kingdoms, such as Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Asia, which arose after Alexander's death.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: show awareness of the main historical, cultural, and social trends of the Hellenistic Period; synthesise and evaluate themes across a broad range of diverse material; present their acquired knowledge concisely in writing.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 3,000-word coursework (100%) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component(s).
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