Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World (ANCH2130)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2018
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Historical & Philosophical Inq
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
CN213, CN713, ANCH7130
Assessment methods
Text, essay, examination
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
A study of the career and influence of Alexander the Great of Macedon. Emphasis will be placed on the character of the Macedonian monarchy inherited from Philip II, on Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire, and on political, military and cultural developments in the Hellenistic world down to the coming of Rome. This course may not run if there are fewer than 20 enrolments.