Hellenistic Egypt: Society, Economy and Culture (332BC - 31BC) (U04402)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-HEGYPT

This course will explore aspects of society, economy and culture in Hellenistic Egypt (332BC-31BC) from the perspective of interactions between Greeks and Egyptians, using a range of papyrological and archaeological material. It will assess evidence for the size and structure of the Greek population in Egypt and its interaction with, and influence on, various aspects of life in both urban and rural contexts. Particular attention will be paid to: Greek cities such as Naukratis, Alexandria and Memphis, and their economies; political power in the towns and in the countryside; land and power; and law and religion. The course will also consider the nature of Hellenism and identity in this context.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A Pass in a 1st or 2nd Level, 20-credit Ancient History course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : In order for a student from outwith Classics to be enrolled on this course, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Ancient History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
12/01/2009	14:00	15:50	Seminar Room 6, Chrystal Macmillan Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : The 22 contact teaching hours are made up of 19 Lecture and 3 Seminar hours.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate in written examination and in written coursework:

• knowledge and understanding of social, economic and political history of Egypt in the period 332BC - 31BC;

• knowledge and understanding of the size and structure of population groups (Greeks, Egyptians and others) and their cultural interactions in Egypt in the period, with particular emphasis on Hellenistic culture;

• ability to collect, analyse and compare evidence from a range of material for the period (for instance, papyrological and archaeological);

• ability to evaluate and criticize the work of historians;

• skills in oral and written presentation of their ideas and conclusions.