arc2ame archaeology of the middle east
ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
ARC2AME
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we trace fundamental developments in the human career that occurred in the Middle East. The region was the arena for many crucial events, from the evolution of modern humans to the earliest farming societies and literate civilisations. Focusing mainly on the Levant, this subject begins with the first village farming communities, then proceeds to the rise of urban states in the Bronze and Iron Ages, continues by investigating the period of western ascendancy in the Hellenistic to Byzantine periods, and concludes with the arrival of Islam in the region. Political conditions, international rivalry and the massive size of many archaeological sites all played their parts in producing a distinctive brand of Middle Eastern archaeology.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPhillip Edwards
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Students must have completed at least 60 credit points or obtain the subject coordinators permission
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Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhillip Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2,000-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Two 500-word assignments (1000 word total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One 1-hour exam (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |